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Chemical, Morphological, Structural, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Titanium (Ti)-Doped LaFeO3 Nanoparticles

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In the present work, pure and transition metal titanium (Ti)-doped LaFe1−xTixO3(x = 0.0, 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6) nanoparticles have been successfully synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis technique for various molar ratios of 0.2, 0.4, and 0.6. The prepared samples were grinned and annealed in furnace at 600 ∘C/4 h. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the phase orthorhombic formation of LaFeO3 and Ti-doped LaFeO3. The stoichiometric analysis was performed through energy-dispersive X-ray studies (EDX). The micro-structural features of surface morphology were examined by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM). Further, surface nanocrystalline of the titanium (Ti)-doped LaFe1−xTixO3 was also investigated through high-resolution transmission electron microscopic (TEM) analysis. The enhancement of room temperature magnetization value has been observed from the M–H curve which is measured using vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM).The weak ferromagnetic behavior was observed from hysteresis loop. From hysteresis loop, saturation takes place when the applied magnetic field intensity is 15 kOe.

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We also express our thanks to IIT Bombay and IIT Chennai for utilizing TEM facility.

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We gratefully acknowledge support from Arignar Govt. Arts College-Cheyyar and VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India.

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  1. Department of Physics, Arignar Anna Govt. Arts College, Cheyyar, Tamil Nadu, 604407, India

    C. Sasikala, G. Suresh & I. Baskaran

  2. Centre for Crystal Growth, SAS, VIT University, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, 632014, India

    N. Durairaj

  3. Department of Physics, University College of Engineering Arni (A Constituent College of Anna University Chennai), Arni, Tamil Nadu, 632326, India

    B. Sathyaseelan

  4. Department of Physics, Thiruvalluvar University, TVUCAS Campus, Thennangur, Tamil Nadu, 604408, India

    E. Manikandan

  5. UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, College of Graduate Studies, University of South Africa, M Ridge, P.O. Box 392, Pretoria, South Africa

    E. Manikandan

  6. Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology (TNSCST), DOTE Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, 600025, India

    R. Srinivasan

  7. School of Chemistry and Physics, Engineering and Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Westville Campus, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000, South Africa

    Mathew K. Moodley

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Sasikala, C., Suresh, G., Durairaj, N. et al. Chemical, Morphological, Structural, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Transition Metal Titanium (Ti)-Doped LaFeO3 Nanoparticles. J Supercond Nov Magn 32, 1791–1797 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10948-018-4879-1

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