Structural and magnetic properties of NiCuZn ferrite/SiO2 nanocomposites

► No literature data is available on the microwave-hydtothermal synthesis method of NiCuZn ferrite/SiO2 nanocomposites so far. ► Using the microwave-hydrothermall synthesis method the magnetic properties of NiCuZn ferrite/SiO2 nanocomposites are enhanced. ► Using this method, the reaction time can be very low. ► Low temperature crystallization can be achieved using nanopowders and grain sizes of the composites can be controlled using microwave sintering method.