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Multiferroic nanoscale thin film materials, method of its facile syntheses and magnetoelectric coupling at room temperature

a multi-ferroic, nano-scale technology, applied in the direction of ferroso-ferric oxides, magnetic bodies, instruments, etc., can solve the problems of complex and expensive procedures, undocumented ferroelectric polarization switched by magnetic field, etc., and achieve the effect of higher valency

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-14
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYST CORP
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The present invention provides a novel method for synthesizing a thin film made of BiFeO3 nanocrystals. This method allows for the production of films that not only have the same properties of biomagnetic materials but also exhibit magnetoelectric coupling at room temperature. This makes the thin film materials suitable for various applications such as memory devices, spintronics, sensors, and other devices. The method may involve the substitution of magnetic metal atoms for Fe atoms in a perovskite structure or the use of higher valency magnetic metal atoms. The thin film materials can also have modulated optical properties, be used in detectors for field monitoring, and serve as phase shifters and delay lines for advanced microwave and millimeter wave applications.

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However, ferroelectric polarization switched by a magnetic field has not previously been documented.
However, all of the previously disclosed methods for synthesizing multiferroic thin films have required complicated, expensive procedures.

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[0013]The detailed description set forth below is intended as a description of the presently preferred embodiment of the invention, and is not intended to represent the only form in which the present invention may be constructed or utilized. The description sets forth the functions and sequences of steps for constructing and operating the invention. It is to be understood, however, that the same or equivalent functions and sequences may be accomplished by different embodiments and that they are also intended to be encompassed within the scope of the invention.

[0014]The present invention provides a simple, low-cost procedure for producing a well-defined BiFeO3 (BFO) nanocrystal thin film.

[0015]One embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of providing a multiferroic precursor solution 10, subjecting the precursor solution to spin casting to produce a spin cast film 20, and heating the spin cast film 30. In one embodiment, the multiferroic thin film material is a ferrite,...

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Methods of producing a multiferroic thin film material. The method includes the steps of providing a multiferroic precursor solution, subjecting the precursor solution to spin casting to produce a spin cast film, and heating the spin cast film. The precursor solution may include Bi(NO3)3.5H2O and Fe(NO3)3.9H2O in ethylene glycol to produce a bismuth ferrite film. Further, the thin film may be utilized in varied technological areas, including memory devices for information storage.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 179,214, filed on May 18, 2009, the teachings of which are expressly incorporated by reference.STATEMENT RE: FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH / DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND[0003]1. Field of the Invention[0004]The present invention relates to multiferroic thin film materials, and more particularly relates to methods of preparing said materials.[0005]2. Description of Related Art[0006]The investigation of multiferroics has recently emerged as one of the most exciting frontiers in material science. Multiferroics are magnetoelectric elements and have potential applications in the design and synthesis of multifunctional materials due to coupling of their coexisting unusual electric and magnetic orderings. The magnetic polarization can be switched by applying an electric field, and the ferroelectric polarization can be switched by applying a magnetic field. As a c...

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IPC IPC(8): H01F10/32H01F41/30
CPCH01F41/302H01F10/32G06F11/3471G06F2201/865G06F11/366G06F11/3664
Inventor PIRICH, RONALD G.YANG, NAN-LOHSU, KAICHU, I-WEI
Owner NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYST CORP