Characterization of Nano-Particle Co1−xZnxFe2O4 Synthesized Using Alove Vera Gel

Abstract

Nano-particle Co1−xZnxFe2O4 (x = 0.0, 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, and 1.0) samples were prepared via combustion route using Alove Vera Gel. XRD, IR, and SAED analysis represents single-phase formation of ferrite samples, and nano-sizes of the particles in the range of 6 to 13 nm were confirmed using XRD data and TEM images. Decrease in lattice constant with increasing Zn content reflects formation of compositionally homogeneous samples. Dielectric constant and dielectric loss study showed promising results. The room temperature Mossbauer spectrum showed mixed superparamagnetic and ordered ferromagnetic behavior. The possible modification in the cation distributions was seen in the nano-particle ZnFe2O4 sample obtained in the present work compared to conventional bulk samples. © 2016, Springer Science+Business Media New York.