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Comparative Study of Structural, Optical, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of BifeO3 Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Green and Chemical Methods

  1. Sridhar Parida Department of BSH, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Ghangapatna,
  2. Niramaya Sahoo Department of BSH, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Ghangapatna,

Abstract

BiFeO3 nanoparticles were synthesized via a green route using Strychnos nux-vomica leaf extract and a conventional chemical sol–gel method to study the effect of synthesis routes on their properties. XRD analysis confirmed phase-pure rhombohedral BiFeO3 for both samples. FTIR analysis was carried out to confirm the formation of the perovskite structure and to detect surface functional groups. FESEM analysis indicated a significant effect of phytochemicals in controlling particle growth and morphology. The green-synthesized BiFeO3 nanoparticles showed a reduced band gap (1.98 eV) as compared to chemically synthesized nanoparticles. Both samples exhibited weak ferromagnetism at room temperature, which may be due to size-induced spin canting. The results demonstrate that green synthesis is an effective method for tailoring the functional properties of BiFeO3 nanoparticles.

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