Nanostructured Multiferroics

by Balakrishnan, Raneesh; Visakh, P. M.

• ISBN13: 9783527343201
• ISBN10: 3527343202
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2021-06-01
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH

Summary

Explore the state of the art in multiferroic materials with this cutting-edge resource

Nanostructured Multiferroics delivers an overview of recent research developments in the area of nanostructured multiferroics, along with their preparation, characterization, and applications. Covering single-phase and composite multiferroics, nanomultiferroics, and multiferroic composites, the book explains their physical properties, the underlying physical principles, and the technology and application aspects of the materials, including energy harvesting and spintronics.

With multiferroics undergoing a renaissance of renewed interest and development in the past few years, and with promising new breakthroughs in areas like superconductivity, spintronics, and quantum computing, Nanostructured Multiferroics offers both experienced scientists and young researchers inspirational and informative resources likely to spark ideas for further research.

Along with chapters discussing topics such as the specific heat and magnetocaloric properties of manganite-based multiferroics for cryo-cooling applications and the multiferroic properties of barium-doped BiFeO3 particles, further topics are:

* A comprehensive discussion about the physical properties of multiferroic nanocomposites
* An exploration of the basic theory underpinning a variety of multiferroic interactions
* An in-depth analysis of the engineering functionality in nanomultiferroics
* An introduction to nanostructured multiferroics accompanied by discussions of their synthesis, characterization, and common applications
* A treatment of multiferroic materials, as well as single-phase and composite multiferroics
* An examination of the use of nanostructured multiferroics in the field of spintronics

Perfect for materials scientists, Nanostructured Multiferroics will also earn a place in the libraries of solid-state physicists and chemists who seek to improve their understanding of the fundamentals of, and recent advances made in, multiferroics. The information contained within will inform anyone working in areas involving superconductivity, quantum computing, and spintronics.

Author Biography

Dr. Visakh P.M. is currently working as post-doctoral researcher under the Guidance of Prof. Olga B. Nazarenko in the Department of Ecology and Basic Safety, Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU), Tomsk, Russia. He obtained his PhD, MPhil and MSc degrees from School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India. Since then he has been visiting researcher in numerous West and Eastern European countries. In addition to his primary research interest in polymer nanocomposites, he has edited close to thirty books with renowned international publishing houses.

Dr. Balakrishna Raneesh has received his MSc and MPhil degrees from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, and Ph. D. in Physics from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India. His current research interests include nanomultiferroics, metal oxide thin films, plasma science and electron microscopy. He has published many research articles in peer reviewed journals and also co-edited two books.

Table of Contents

Multiferroic Materials
Single Phase Multiferroics
Composite Multiferroics
Nanostructured Multiferroics
Nanomultiferroics: Synthesis
Nanomultiferroics: Characterizations
Nanomultiferroics: Applications
Nanoferroics
Physical Properties of Multiferroic Nanocomposite
Basic Theory behind Multiferroic Interactions
Engineering Functionality in Nanomultiferroics
Nanostructured Multiferroics for Spintronics