Magnetoelectric CoFe2O4/Pb(Zr0.53Ti0.47)O3 composite thin films of 2-2 type structure derived by a sol-gel process

▶ The prepared magnetoelectric composite thin films of 2-2 type structure exhibit good morphologies and compact structure. ▶ The amount of the citric acid and concentration of CFO starting precursor solution have great impact on morphologies of composite thin films. ▶ The films exhibit both good magnetic and ferroelectric properties, as well as a magnetoelectric effect.