Sridhar Parida,
Niramaya Sahoo,
- Associate Professor, Department of BSH, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Ghangapatna,, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Assistant Professor, Department of BSH, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Gandhi Institute of Excellent Technocrats, Ghangapatna,, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Abstract
BiFeO3 nanoparticles were synthesized via a green route using Strychnos nux-vomica leaf extract and a conventional chemical sol–gel method to study the effect of synthesis routes on their properties. XRD analysis confirmed phase-pure rhombohedral BiFeO3 for both samples. FTIR analysis was carried out to confirm the formation of the perovskite structure and to detect surface functional groups. FESEM analysis indicated a significant effect of phytochemicals in controlling particle growth and morphology. The green-synthesized BiFeO3 nanoparticles showed a reduced band gap (1.98 eV) as compared to chemically synthesized nanoparticles. Both samples exhibited weak ferromagnetism at room temperature, which may be due to size-induced spin canting. The results demonstrate that green synthesis is an effective method for tailoring the functional properties of BiFeO3 nanoparticles.
Keywords: Strychnos nux-vomica, Green synthesis, Bismuth ferrite, optical properties
[This article belongs to Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications ]
Sridhar Parida, Niramaya Sahoo. Comparative Study of Structural, Optical, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of BifeO3 Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Green and Chemical Methods. Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications. 2026; 16(10):1-8.
Sridhar Parida, Niramaya Sahoo. Comparative Study of Structural, Optical, Morphological, and Magnetic Properties of BifeO3 Nanoparticles Synthesized Via Green and Chemical Methods. Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications. 2026; 16(10):1-8. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jonsnea/article=2026/view=237989
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Journal of Nanoscience, NanoEngineering & Applications
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Received | 01/01/2026 |
| Accepted | 27/01/2026 |
| Published | 07/03/2026 |
| Publication Time | 65 Days |
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