Characterization of Mn1.56 Co0.96 Ni 0.48O4 films for infrared detection

Yun Hou, Zhiming Huang, Yanqing Gao, Yujian Ge, Jing Wu, Junhao Chu

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Abstract

Mn1.56Co0.96Ni0.48O4 films with spinel structure were prepared on Al2 O3 substrate by chemical solution deposition method. The microstructure of the films was studied by atomic force microscope and field-emission scanning electron microscope. The current-voltage characteristics showed Ohmic conductivity in the temperature range of 245-295 K. The conduction was described by a variable range hopping model for a parabolic density of states. The advantages of high characteristic temperature, as well as high transition temperature (201 K) between ferromagnetic and paramagnetic phases make the Mn1.56 Co0.96 Ni0.48O4 films very promising for infrared detection, especially for functional devices by integrating magnetic and electronic properties of the materials.

Original languageEnglish
Article number202115
JournalApplied Physics Letters
Volume92
Issue number20
DOIs
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes

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