Hybrid Ni-Boron Nitride Nanotube Magnetic Semiconductor-A New Material for Spintronics.

ABSTRACT: Here, we report the presence of ferromagnetism in hybrid nickel-boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) with an ordered structure, synthesized by chemical vapor deposition using elemental boron, nickel oxide as the catalyst, and ammonia gas as the source for nitrogen. In previous studies, the nanotubes were synthesized with two metal oxide catalysts, whereas here, only a single catalyst was used. The nanotube's structure was determined by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy. Purity of the nanotubes synthesized at 1150 °C was exceptional and this was determined by Raman spectroscopy. The average diameter of the nanotubes was 63 nm. Based on the magnetic studies carried out, it can be confirmed that the synthesized hybrid material is

SUBMITTER: Lenin A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7439259 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature