Symmetry Analysis of Magnetoelectric Effects in Perovskite-Based Multiferroics

In this article, we performed symmetry analysis of perovskite-based multiferroics: bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3)-like, orthochromites (RCrO3), and Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites (Ca3Mn2O7-like), being the typical representatives of multiferroics of the trigonal, orthorhombic, and tetragonal crystal families, and we explored the effect of crystallographic distortions on magnetoelectric properties. We determined the principal order parameters for each of the considered structures and obtained their invariant combinations consistent with the particular symmetry. This approach allowed us to analyze the features of the magnetoelectric effect observed during structural phase transitions in BixR1−xFeO3 compounds and to show that the rare-earth sublattice has an impact on the linear magnetoelectric effect allowed by the symmetry of the new structure. It was shown that the magnetoelectric properties of orthochromites are attributed to the couplings between the magnetic and electric dipole moments arising near Cr3+ ions due to distortions linked with rotations and deformations of the CrO6 octahedra. For the first time, such a symmetry consideration was implemented in the analysis of the Ruddlesden–Popper structures, which demonstrates the possibility of realizing the magnetoelectric effect in the Ruddlesden–Popper phases containing magnetically active cations, and allows the estimation of the conditions required for its optimization.

Фазовая диаграмма и особенности поведения мягких мод в твердых растворах со структурой хантита TbFe-=SUB=-3-x-=/SUB=-Ga-=SUB=-x-=/SUB=-(BO_3)-=SUB=-4-=/SUB=-

The Raman spectra of four crystals of TbFe3-хGax (BO3) 4 solid solutions (x from 0 to 0.54) were studied in the temperature range from 8 to 350 K. The temperatures of structural phase transitions were determined. The observed spectral behavior is characteristic to condensation and restoration of soft modes. Soft modes are associated with a structural phase transition from the R32 phase to the P3121 phase. The Compositions-Temperature phase diagram was constructed

(C3N2H5)3Sb2I9 and (C3N2H5)3Bi2I9 : Ferroelastic Lead-Free Hybrid Perovskite-Like Materials as the Potential Semiconducting Absorbers

We have synthesised and characterised novel organic-inorganic hybrid crystals: (C3N2H5)3Sb2I9 and (C3N2H5)3Bi2I9 (PSI and PBI). The thermal DSC, and TG analyses indicate four structural phase transitions (PTs) at 366.8/366.2, 274.6/275.4,...

Structural phase transitions in flexible DUT-8(Ni) under high hydrostatic pressure

The behaviours of the open pore (op) and closed pore (cp) phases of flexible [Ni2(ndc)2(dabco)]n (ndc – 2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate, dabco -- 1,4-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane, DUT-8(Ni)) metal-organic framework under high hydrostatic pressure up...

Studies of Optical, Dielectric, Ferroelectric, and Structural Phase Transitions in 0.9[KNbO3]-0.1 [BaNi1/2Nb1/2O3−δ]

The compound 0.9[KNbO3]-0.1[(BaNi1/2Nb1/2O3−δ] (KBNNO), a robust eco-friendly (lead-free) ferroelectric perovskite, has diverse applications in electronic and photonic devices. In this work, we report the dielectric, ferroelectric, and structural phase transitions behavior in the KBNNO compound using dielectric, X-ray diffraction, and Raman studies at ambient and as a function of temperature. Analyses of X-ray diffraction (XRD) data at room temperature (rtp) revealed the orthorhombic phase (sp. Gr. Amm2) of the compound with a minor secondary NiO cubic phase (sp. Gr. Fm3m). A direct optical band gap Eg of 1.66 eV was estimated at rtp from the UV–Vis reflectance spectrum analysis. Observation of non-saturated electric polarization loops were attributed to leakage current effects pertaining to oxygen vacancies in the compound. Magnetization studies showed ferromagnetism at room temperature (300 K) in this material. XRD studies on KBNNO at elevated temperatures revealed orthorhombic-to-tetragonal and tetragonal-to-cubic phase transitions at 523 and 713 K, respectively. Temperature-dependent dielectric response, being leaky, did not reveal any phase transition. Electrical conductivity data as a function of temperature obeyed Jonscher power law and satisfied the correlated barrier-hopping model, indicating dominance of the hopping conduction mechanism. Temperature-dependent Raman spectroscopic studies over a wide range of temperature (82–673 K) inferred the rhombohedral-to-orthorhombic and orthorhombic-to-tetragonal phase transitions at ~260, and 533 K, respectively. Several Raman bands were found to disappear, while a few Raman modes such as at 225, 270, 289, and 831 cm−1 exhibited discontinuity across the phase transitions at ~260 and 533 K.

METASTABLE STATE WITH HIGH ELECTRIC CONDUCTIVITY IN LiNaTaNbO SYNTHESIZED AT HIGH PRESSURE

Представлены результаты исследования сегнетоэлектрического твердого раствора LiNaTaNbO со структурой перовскита, основанного на ниобате натрия и синтезированного в условиях высокого давления и температуры. Методом импеданс спектроскопии в области температур 290 - 800 К были определены значения удельных проводимостей на постоянном токе, энергии активации носителей заряда и реальная часть диэлектрической проницаемости. Показана эволюция температурных аномалий удельной проводимости и диэлектрической проницаемости при термоциклировании. Обнаруженые эффекты связанны со структурными фазовыми переходами, определена температура Кюри. LiNaTaNbOпретерпевает фазовый переход второго рода. Установлено, что в LiNaTaNbO образуется метастабильная фаза, обладающая высокой электропроводностью в области комнатной температуры. При нагреве выше температуры Кюри данная фаза разрушается. Обсуждаются возможные механизмы обнаруженных явлений. The results are presented of a study of a ferroelectric solid solution LiNaTaNbO with a perovskite structure based on sodium niobate and synthesized under high pressure and temperature. In the temperature range of 290-800 K, the values of the specific conductivity at direct current, the activation energy of charge carriers, and the real part of the dielectric constant were determined by the method of impedance spectroscopy. Evolution of temperature anomalies of specific conductivity and dielectric constant during thermal cycling is shown. The observed effects are associated with structural phase transitions, and the Curie temperature is determined. The LiNaTaNbO undergoes a second-order phase transition. It was found that a metastable phase is formed in LiNaTaNbO, which has a high electrical conductivity at the room temperature. When heated above the Curie temperature, this phase is destroyed. Possible mechanisms of the discovered phenomena are discussed.