Vol. 24 No. 3 (2025): Mapana Journal of Sciences
Research Articles

Unveiling Hydrothermal Synthesis and Captivating Characteristics of Nickel Nanoferrites

  • Amrutesh Kannolli,
  • Avinash P,
  • Suvidha P Hegde
Amrutesh Kannolli
Rai Technology University, Bengaluru, Karnatatka, India
Avinash P
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari, Karnataka, India
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Suvidha P Hegde
Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Ballari, Karnataka, India

Published 2025-10-13

Keywords

  • Nano ferrite,
  • Hydrothermal method,
  • XRD,
  • FTIR,
  • SEM

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Abstract

Nickel nano ferrite was effectively synthesized utilizing the hydrothermal method, followed by a comprehensive analysis of its characteristics. X-ray Diffraction (XRD) analyses established the average crystallite size to be 34.10 nm. The existence of iron oxide and the formation of nano ferrites were confirmed by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, which displays absorption peaks at 573 cm1 and 481 cm1 in. Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) displayed an average particle size of around 80 nm, while Ultraviolet-visible (UV-vis) spectroscopy determined a direct band gap energy of 1.5 eV. These results emphasize the extraordinary nanoscale and optical properties associated with the synthesized nickel nano ferrite, and can be used in the field of storage devices, catalysts for chemical processes & in semiconductor applications.

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