Spinel and Inverse Spinel Ferrites: Theoretical and Technological Advances
About this ebook
- Delivers practical guidance on the synthesis, fabrication, and scale-up of these materials, addressing their commercialization prospects.
- Examines the role of spinel and inverse spinel ferrites in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), exploring their applications in medical diagnostics and treatment.
- Discusses their effectiveness in electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, emphasizing the importance of ferrites in electronic and telecommunication devices.
- Provides insights into the application of ferrites as sensors, with a focus on their use in gas sensing, biosensing, and other diagnostic tools.
- Highlights photocatalytic activity and environmental remediation, showcasing how these materials help in pollution control, water purification, and sustainable energy solutions.
This reference book is for students, researchers, and professionals in physics, materials science, and engineering who wish to deepen their understanding of spinel and inverse spinel ferrites and their interdisciplinary applications.
About the author
Naveen Kumar is Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Galgotias Multidisciplinary Research and Development Cell (G-MRDC), Galgotias University, India. He formerly worked as Associate Professor at in the department of University Centre for Research & Development at Chandigarh University, India. He works on interdisciplinary research fields involving very recent and technologically significant strands: the synthesis of multiferroics for dielectric and ferroelectric studies. He has been working in the field of magnetic ferrites such as BiFeO3, Fe3O4, and Mg0.05Zn0.05Fe2O4 for the past eight years and has published more than 100 research articles in peer-reviewed SCI/SCOPUS-indexed journals and several research papers in international conferences. He is also an editor of multiple journals published by reputed publishers.
Nupur Aggarwal is Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, India. She spearheads interdisciplinary research in materials science. Her work focuses on the synthesis of metal oxide nanoparticles, targeting applications in optoelectronics and spintronics. Over the past nine years, Dr Aggarwal has delved deeply into the field of dilute magnetic semiconductors, striving to unlock new potentials in electronic and spintronic devices by enhancing their magnetic and electrical properties. With more than 50 research publications in reputed SCI and SCOPUS-indexed journals, she plays a vital role as a reviewer and editor for esteemed journals, where she helps shape the direction of future research in nanotechnology.
Anjana Sharma is Associate Professor at Chandigarh University, India. She is known for her work in the field of interdisciplinary materials science. Dr Sharma specializes in synthesizing ferrites for dielectric studies, focusing on the effects of transition metal doping on the physicochemical properties, cation distribution, and metal site preferences in spinel and inverse spinel nanoferrites. She has published more than 20 research articles in refereed journals, showcasing her findings on the synthesis, characterization, and application of nano-ferrites. Additionally, she has presented over 15 articles at international conferences, sharing her insights with the global scientific community and fostering collaborations with researchers from around the world.
