Synthesis Techniques of Perovskite Multiferroic Materials and Their Properties
摘要
The potential of Multiferroic materials is discussed in this chapter, with a focus on their numerous ferroic modes and different synthesis methods. Ferroelectricity and ferromagnetism in multiferroics make them extremely capable for use in multiple applications such as sensors, energy harvesting, and spintronic devices. In this chapter, one of the main examples used throughout the discussion is the BiFeO₃ (BFO) multiferroic material. At ambient temperature, BFO has two or more properties together, such as ferroelectricity, ferroelasticity, and ferro or antiferromagnetism. Because of this, BFO has drawn the attention of researchers to multiferroics. The most crucial and essential component of the multiferroics system is the material bismuth ferrite, with an intriguing area of ceramic materials with a wide range of applications in photovoltaics, optics, and electronic technology. This chapter aims to gather the discussions about the synthesis of multiferroic ceramic materials via different routes. This includes the investigation of crystal structure, properties, and the role in the synthesis of BFO applications, including Solar energy generation, water treatment, and photocatalysis. The material’s prospects and challenges are discussed too. To get the most out of the research, the current study may inspire scientists to investigate and create this innovative multiferroic material.