Spin-polarized carriers and ferromagnetism induced by Pt incorporation in ZnO: an experimental and DFT assessment

Journal of Materials Chemistry C 2026 Open access

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Authors: Subhash Sharma, Gabriel Rojas-George, C. A. Corona-García, Sunil Chauhan, Santosh Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Javier Alonso Lopez Medina, Rodrigo Ponce Perez, O. Raymond Herrera, J. Guerrero Sanchez
DOI: 10.1039/d5tc03683f
Cited by: 2
References: 58

Abstract

In the present work, we report the synthesis and detailed investigations on the structural, microstructural, and magnetic properties of ZnO– x Pt ( x = 0.0, 0.02, 0.06, 0.10 wt%) nanocomposites, using experimental and theoretical approaches.

Fields of Study & Subjects

ZnO doping and properties Heusler alloys: electronic and magnetic properties Magnetic Properties and Synthesis of Ferrites

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry C
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
14
Issue
11
Pages
4404–4415
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN