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Observation of Cluster Glass and Griffiths‐like Phase in Fe 3 O 4 Nanostructures
Author(s) -
Revathy Ramany,
Varma Manoj Raama,
Surendran Kuzhichalil Peethambharan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
physica status solidi (b)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.51
H-Index - 109
eISSN - 1521-3951
pISSN - 0370-1972
DOI - 10.1002/pssb.202000341
Subject(s) - superparamagnetism , thermomagnetic convection , magnetization , materials science , ferromagnetism , condensed matter physics , cluster (spacecraft) , nanorod , curie temperature , phase (matter) , nanoparticle , nanostructure , spin glass , magnetite , magnetic field , nanotechnology , chemistry , physics , metallurgy , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics , computer science , programming language
In the present investigation, the rare occurrence of Griffiths‐like phase (GP) in Fe 3 O 4 (magnetite) nanostructures is observed for the first time. Initially, Fe 3 O 4 monodispersed nanoparticles and an intercalated ensemble of nanoparticles and nanorods are successfully synthesized by a facile one‐step synthesis. The magnetization, as a function of the applied field, confirms the absence of superparamagnetism in both samples. The thermomagnetic data at cryogenic temperatures show glassy nature, and the alternating current (AC) susceptibility measurements confirm the existence of cluster glass. The low‐field direct current (DC) magnetization measurements of Fe 3 O 4 nanostructures show an anomalous magnetic behavior, which indicates the presence of GP above its Curie temperature. This unusual behavior is attributed to the presence of short‐range magnetic correlations and ferromagnetic clusters present in the system due to the size reduction.