Giant magnetic and optical anisotropy in cerium-substituted M-type strontium hexaferrite driven by 4$f$ electrons

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2308.04594v2
• Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 15:45:37 GMT
• Title: Giant magnetic and optical anisotropy in cerium-substituted M-type strontium hexaferrite driven by 4$f$ electrons
• Authors: Churna Bhandari, Durga Paudyal
• Abstract summary: We find a giant magnetocrystalline anisotropy (MCA) constant in abundant element cerium (Ce) substituted M-type hexaferrite. The electronic structure shows that the electron transfer leads to the formation of Ce$3+$ and Fe$2+$ at the $2a$ site. The Ce-hexaferrite can be a new high-performing critical-element-free permanent magnet material adapted for use in devices such as automotive traction drive motors.
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• Abstract: By performing density functional calculations, we find a giant magnetocrystalline anisotropy (MCA) constant in abundant element cerium (Ce) substituted M-type hexaferrite, in the energetically favorable strontium site, assisted by a quantum confined electron transfer from Ce to specific iron (2a) site. Remarkably, the calculated electronic structure shows that the electron transfer leads to the formation of Ce$^{3+}$ and Fe$^{2+}$ at the $2a$ site producing an occupied Ce($4f^1$) state below the Fermi level that adds a significant contribution to MCA and magnetic moment. A half Ce-substitution forms a metallic state, while a full substitution retains the semiconducting state of the strontium-hexaferrite (host). In the latter, the band gap is reduced due to the formation of charge transferred states in the gap region of the host. The optical absorption coefficient shows an enhanced anisotropy between light polarization in parallel and perpendicular directions. Calculated formation energies, including the analysis of probable competing phases, and elastic constants confirm that both compositions are chemically and mechanically stable. With successful synthesis, the Ce-hexaferrite can be a new high-performing critical-element-free permanent magnet material adapted for use in devices such as automotive traction drive motors.

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