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Benzimidazolium gallate: organic crystal for photonic and optoelectronic applications

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Solvent evaporation was used to create a novel organic Schiff-based optical crystal of Benzimidazolium gallate (BGA). The size of unit cells was determined using X-ray diffraction analysis. Fourier transform infra-red spectrum analysis revealed chemical bonds' vibrational behavior and their functional groups’ existence. Optical transparency and optical bandgap (3.66 eV) were observed by the UV–visible-near infrared spectral analysis. Differential scanning calorimetry curves show that decomposition is exhibited at 215 °C. Dielectric experiments on the BGA crystal were performed at ambient temperature. High-resolution scanning electron microscope analysis shows the crystal's nature and surface shape. The Z-scan process explored the BGA crystal's nonlinearity, and the crystal is suitable for photonic, optoelectronic, and optical-limiting applications.

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  1. PG and Research Department of Physics, Pachaiyappa’s College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600030, India

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  2. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur, Kancheepuram Dist., Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 603203, India

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  3. Department of Physics, Presidency College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600005, India

    P. Catherine & P. Praveen Kumar

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PC contributed to preparing sample, crystal growth, characterization analysis, manuscript writing, and figures. BG contributed to solving the structure and PP contributed to the review and investigation.

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Catherine, P., Gunasekaran, B. & Praveen Kumar, P. Benzimidazolium gallate: organic crystal for photonic and optoelectronic applications. Opt Quant Electron 56, 643 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11082-023-06091-y

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