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Impact of crystallite size of LiCu0.5Fe2-yCeyO4 nanospinel ferrites on opto-dielectric properties

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This study explores the impact of crystallite size on the opto-dielectric properties of LiCu0.5Fe2-yCeyO4 (y = 0.0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04) nanospinel ferrites (NSFs) synthesized via sol–gel auto-combustion. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the crystalline nature and phase purity, revealing variations in crystallite size within the nanoscale range. Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) provided insights into chemical bonding, affirming the composition and structure reliability. Morphological characterization via scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed the nanostructure, highlighting the influence of crystallite size on particle morphology, shape, and size distribution. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) verified the presence of expected elements, with elemental composition offering spatial distribution insights. Inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis quantified elemental concentrations, focusing on Li, Cu, Fe, and Ce. Optical properties, including UV–vis absorption spectra, were measured to assess band gap energies. Dielectric measurements across a range of frequencies provided insights into the pure Li-Cu NSFs and Ce3+ doped Li-Cu NSFs dielectric response, revealing variations in dielectric constant and loss tangent with changing crystallite size. The findings highlighted the significant role of crystallite size in modulating both energy band gap and dielectric properties, essential for applications in high-frequency, photonics, electronics, and sensor technologies.

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The authors extend their appreciation to Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University for funding this research work through the project number (PSAU/2023/01/9071)

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  1. Department of Chemistry, College of Science and Humanities in Al-Kharj, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, 11942, Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia

    Manal F. Abou Taleb

  2. Department of Physics, University of Central Punjab, Avenue 1, Khayaban-E-Jinnah Road, Johar Town, Lahore, 54590, Punjab, Pakistan

    F. Afzal & A. U. Rahman

  3. Department of Physics, The University of Lahore, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan

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  4. Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, 21944, Taif, Saudi Arabia

    Mohamed M. Ibrahim

  5. Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Al-Azhar University, Nasr City, Cairo, 11884, Egypt

    Zeinhom M. El-Bahy

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Taleb, M.F.A., Afzal, F., Hussain, Q. et al. Impact of crystallite size of LiCu0.5Fe2-yCeyO4 nanospinel ferrites on opto-dielectric properties. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 1713 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-13461-z

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