On the role of Fe ions on magnetic properties of doped TiO{sub 2} nanoparticles
- National Institute of Materials Physics (NIMP), Mǎgurele-Ilfov 077125 (Romania)
The role of iron doping on magnetic properties of hydrothermal anatase TiO{sub 2}:{sup 57}Fe (0–1 at. %) nanoparticles is investigated by combining superconducting quantum interference device magnetometry with Mössbauer and electron paramagnetic resonance techniques. The results on both as-prepared and thermally treated samples in reduced air atmosphere reveal complexity of magnetic interactions, in connection to certain iron ion electron configurations and defects (oxygen vacancies, F-center, and Ti{sup 3+} ions). The distribution of iron ions is predominantly at nanoparticle surface layers. Formation of weak ferromagnetic domains up to 380 K is mainly related to defects, supporting the bound magnetic polaron model.
- OSTI ID:
- 22398857
- Journal Information:
- Applied Physics Letters, Vol. 106, Issue 14; Other Information: (c) 2015 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0003-6951
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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