| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4985663 | Surfaces and Interfaces | 2017 | 32 Pages |
Abstract
The SnO2, SnO2: Mn and SnO2: Mn: F thin films were deposited using a simple nebulizer spray technique. The structural, surface morphological, optical, magnetic and electrical studies were carried out using XRD, FESEM, AFM, UV-vis-NIR spectroscopy, photoluminescence, VSM and I-V measurements. The tetragonal rutile structure of SnO2 was confirmed using XRD profiles and it was found that this structure was not affected by Mn and Mn+F co-doping. A transformation from paramagnetic to ferromagnetic behaviour was observed after Mn and Mn+F addition. It was observed that the magnetization increased with Mn doping whereas decreased marginally after Mn+F doping. An enhanced transmittance was observed for the Mn+F doped sample.
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Authors
S. Chandra, Gene George, K. Ravichandran, K. Thirumurugan,