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{"title":"First-principles investigation of the physical properties of 2D LiX (X = Cl, Br, I)","authors":"Saman Sarkawt Jaafar ,&nbsp;Dlear Rafiq Saber ,&nbsp;Nzar Rauf Abdullah","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two-dimensional (2D) lithium halides (LiX, X = Cl, Br, I) are investigated through density functional theory (DFT) and ab-initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) to show the interplay between structure and functionality. It is found that non-magnetic LiX structures are stable both dynamically and thermally, yet their geometries deviate from perfect planarity: LiI is the most buckled, LiBr intermediate, and LiCl lowest buckled structure. This progression in planar buckling mirrors their electronic behavior, as the narrowing of the band gap correlates with increasing planar buckling and decreasing halogen electronegativity. Spin–orbit coupling effect is also considered and realized that it reduces the band gaps because of splitting and shifting the energy bands in the conduction and valence band edge. Thermal analysis shows that LiI reaches the largest heat capacity, a consequence of degenerate both acoustic and optical phonon modes. On the optical side, absorption edges are halogen-dependent, with LiI extending into the near-UV and LiCl/LiBr centered in the mid-UV region. The interplay between planar buckling, halogen’s atomic size, and electronegativity governs the physical behavior of LiX, making these materials promising for future optoelectronic applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116291"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145837388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Theoretical investigation of optical properties of Rb2LiGaCl6 for photocatalytic water splitting and H2 generation","authors":"Bharat Bhardwaj,&nbsp;Rajnish Kurchania","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar energy presents a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources, but the toxicity of lead-based HDPs (Halide Double Perovskites) has hindered their widespread adoption. In order to address this challenge, a novel lead-free HDP material, Rb₂LiGaCl₆ is reported for the first time to the best of our knowledge. Here, our investigations confirm the structural, mechanical and vibrational stability of the compound. The compound has cubic symmetry with Fm-3m space group. The electronic structure was determined by employing PBE (Perdew-Burke-Ernzerhof) and HSE06 (Heyd–Scuseria–Ernzerhof) exchange correlation functional. The material is identified as a direct band gap semiconductor having a band gap of 2.53 eV using HSE06. Furthermore, some peaks of the absorption curve were observed in visible to UV (ultraviolet) regions. Refractive index, dielectric constant, JDOS (Joint Density of States) and other optical parameters were also computed for this material, demonstrating the material's relevance for optoelectronic applications. This compound also exhibits significant potential with suitable E_LUMO and E_HOMO values for hydrogen production using water splitting. This dual functionality of Rb₂LiGaCl₆ provides a sustainable pathway to overcome the toxicity and efficiency challenges of conventional lead-based perovskites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116245"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145692261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Structures and electronic properties of the transition metal-modified salen-based ligand for metal organic frameworks","authors":"Shu-Qi Yang,&nbsp;Zhi Li","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116330","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116330","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Salen-based metal organic frameworks (MOFs) have emerged as exceptional catalyst platforms due to their remarkable activity and tunable properties. The strategic incorporation of transition metal (TM) atoms enables precise modulation of both structural and catalytic characteristics. The structures and electronic properties of Salen-based ligands (TMC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂) have been investigated using density functional theory (DFT). The results suggest that only Y-doped complexes (YC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂) exhibit significant out-of-plane deviations from the C₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ ligand framework. The TiC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, NiC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, ZrC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, and RuC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ demonstrate superior structural stability compared to their neighbors. The TiC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, CoC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, and ZrC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ exhibit greater embedding energies than their neighbors. The ScC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, CrC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, NiC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, ZnC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, YC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, MoC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂, PdC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ and CdC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ display elevated kinetic stability compared to adjacent TMC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂. The ScC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ and YC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ exhibit greater Mulliken charges than their neighbors. The TM-<em>d</em> orbitals (TM = Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, and Cu) of the TMC₁₈H₁₂N₄O₂ significantly affect the Fermi level. These findings provide molecular-level guidance for optimizing Salen-MOF catalysts in energy conversion and fine chemical synthesis applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116330"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146034779","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Combined experimental and theoretical investigation of exchange interactions in FeF3: Magnetic measurements and DFT calculations","authors":"A. Bouhmouche ,&nbsp;M. Lassri ,&nbsp;R. Moubah ,&nbsp;H. Lassri ,&nbsp;E.K. Hlil ,&nbsp;M. Abid","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116299","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116299","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>FeF₃ is a canonical antiferromagnet, which serves as a model system for studying strong electronic correlations and pure exchange interactions. Its well-defined localized spins and robust magnetic order make it an ideal benchmark for advanced theoretical methods. Quantifying its magnetic exchange is crucial for the rational design of quantum materials and spintronic devices. This paper presents a combined experimental and theoretical investigation of the magnetic exchange interactions in iron trifluoride (FeF₃). Magnetization measurements as a function of applied magnetic field at low temperature (5 K) were used to determine the molecular field coefficient, from which the nearest-neighbor exchange integral (<span><math><mrow><msub><mi>J</mi><mrow><mi>F</mi><mi>e</mi><mo>−</mo><mi>F</mi><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span>) was experimentally derived. Complementarily, the nearest-neighbor exchange interaction <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>J</mi><mrow><mi>F</mi><mi>e</mi><mo>−</mo><mi>F</mi><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span>​ was extracted by mapping the total-energy differences between collinear AFM and FM configurations onto a Heisenberg spin model constructed from our calculations. The AFM configuration (C₁) yields an effective exchange parameter <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>J</mi><mrow><mi>F</mi><mi>e</mi><mo>−</mo><mi>F</mi><mi>e</mi></mrow></msub><mo>≈</mo><mo>−</mo><mn>0.86</mn><mspace></mspace><mi>m</mi><mi>e</mi><mi>V</mi></mrow></math></span>, in excellent agreement with the experimental value, while the full multi-configuration mapping confirms that the dominant coupling in FeF₃ is antiferromagnetic and mediated through Fe-F-Fe superexchange pathways. The calculations further reveal a robust high-spin Fe³⁺ state, with a local moment of ∼4.25 μ_B per Fe and a small induced moment of ∼0.16 μ_B​ on fluorine, reflecting strong electron correlations and Fe-3d/F–2p spin polarization. The excellent agreement between theory and experiment validates the theoretical approach for modeling this correlated system and provides a quantitative understanding of the magnetic interactions in FeF₃, which is crucial for its potential applications in spintronics and quantum information.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116299"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145880191","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effect of Nd doping on the structural and electrochemical behaviour of BiFeO3 nanoparticles","authors":"Uma Venkat ,&nbsp;Abirami Selvakumar ,&nbsp;Vijayalakshmi Pandurangan ,&nbsp;Perumal Seenuvasakumaran ,&nbsp;Vigneshwaran Baskaran","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nd-doped BiFeO₃ (Nd–BFO) nanoparticles were successfully synthesized via microwave-assisted combustion and sol–gel methods, and their structural, optical, and electrochemical properties were systematically investigated. X-ray diffraction confirmed the formation of a pure rhombohedral perovskite phase. UV–Vis spectroscopy revealed two distinct absorption edges, corresponding to charge transfer and crystal field transitions, respectively, with a direct band gap of 2.59 eV. Electrochemical studies performed in 3 M KOH electrolyte demonstrated typical pseudocapacitive behavior with enhanced redox activity for Nd-BFO. The Nd-BFO electrode exhibited a specific capacitance of 24 F/g at 2 A/g, with superior energy density (1.5 Wh/kg) and lower charge transfer resistance compared to undoped BFO. Moreover, the Nd–BFO electrode retained 80 % of its capacitance and maintained 85 % coulombic efficiency after 2000 cycles, highlighting its good electrochemical reversibility and stability. These results suggest that Nd doping effectively enhances the electrical conductivity, ion diffusion and electrochemical performance of BiFeO₃, making Nd- BFO a promising electrode material for next-generation pseudocapacitor devices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"408 ","pages":"Article 116251"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145532760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gamma radiation attenuation factors of Zr-alloys for advanced shielding applications","authors":"Howaida Mansour ,&nbsp;Nada Alfryyan ,&nbsp;B. Alshahrani ,&nbsp;M.S. Al-Buriahi ,&nbsp;Z.A. Alrowaili","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116280","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116280","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Researchers have been investigating new alloys such as CoZrVx in order to achieve higher levels of performance. The present study examines the gamma attenuation characteristics of CoZrVx alloys through WinXCOM simulations, with the goal of improving our comprehension of their effectiveness as radiation barriers. We use advanced computational modeling and analysis to understand how the alloy can reduce gamma radiation. This is important for its use in nuclear medicine, aerospace, and industrial applications. The findings demonstrate the potential of CoZrVx alloys as effective materials for shielding against radiation in future technologies. In addition, this research goes beyond traditional alloy testing by combining modern modeling approaches with practical gamma dose rate predictions. The alloys' Effective Atomic Number (Z_eff), Electron Density (N_eff), Mass attenuation coefficient (MAC), Mass energy-absorption coefficient (MEAC), gamma ray constant, gamma dose rate and exposure buildup factor (EBF) are also evaluated, so it is providing further insights into their interactions. Through the comparison of theoretical predictions and actual data, we develop a strong framework for assessing the performance of CoZrVx alloys in various radiation environments. This technique not only confirms the effectiveness of the materials but also establishes the foundation for enhancing the composition of materials to fulfill unique shielding needs in different radiation situations. This study ultimately enhances the field of radiation protection by utilizing novel alloy design and simulation-based assessment approaches.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116280"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797243","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Molecular dynamics calculation of solid liquid interfacial energy and anisotropy in U-Mo alloy system","authors":"Mingyang Li ,&nbsp;Ming Gao ,&nbsp;Shuxin Yao ,&nbsp;Jingzhi Zhou ,&nbsp;Ping Peng ,&nbsp;Xianglei Dong","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116274","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2025.116274","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, the solid-liquid interfacial energy and its anisotropy were quantitatively calculated in the U-Mo alloy system by using molecular dynamics simulations combined with the capillary wave method. After determining the equilibrium phase composition via Monte Carlo molecular dynamics, the interface location was identified using order parameters. The interfacial stiffness was extracted by fitting the relationship between the Fourier transform of the interface height and the wave number k, i.e., <span><math><mrow><msup><mrow><mo>|</mo><mrow><mi>A</mi><mrow><mo>(</mo><mi>k</mi><mo>)</mo></mrow></mrow><mo>|</mo></mrow><mn>2</mn></msup><mo>∝</mo><msup><mi>k</mi><mrow><mo>−</mo><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></math></span>. The results show that the average interfacial energy <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>γ</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></mrow></math></span> increases with temperature (from 139.2 mJ/m² at 1450 K to 159.7 mJ/m² at 1600 K), and the <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>γ</mi><mn>0</mn></msub></mrow></math></span> of the U-Mo alloy is higher than that of pure U (106.2 mJ/m²). The interfacial energy satisfies the anisotropy rule <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>γ</mi><mn>110</mn></msub><mo>≈</mo><msub><mi>γ</mi><mn>111</mn></msub></mrow></math></span> &lt; <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>γ</mi><mn>100</mn></msub></mrow></math></span>. The anisotropy parameters <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>ε</mi><mn>1</mn></msub></mrow></math></span> (0.0066–0.0085) and <span><math><mrow><msub><mi>ε</mi><mn>2</mn></msub></mrow></math></span> (0.0012–0.0019) reveal the crystal orientation sensitivity of the interfacial stiffness and the anisotropy of different crystal planes, which can provide key parameters for phase-field simulations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116274"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145797293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An in-depth study of the impact of diverse vacuum channel geometries on enhancing photoelectron emission performance in photocathodes","authors":"Weiwei Sha ,&nbsp;Junju Zhang ,&nbsp;Li Li ,&nbsp;Yi Cai ,&nbsp;Guanghui Hao","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116313","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116313","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Vacuum channel GaAs photocathode assemblies, mainly known for their high emission current and enhanced structural stability, are capable of meeting the emission current requirements for specific terahertz vacuum devices. They commonly serve as a valuable reference for designing electron sources in both terahertz vacuum applications and large-scale scientific instruments. The geometries of the channels vary significantly, and to explore the impact of various channel designs on electron emission performance, this investigation employs CST simulation software to model and analyze the electron emission characteristics of five distinct channel geometries: rectangular, inverted trapezoidal, inverted triangular, trapezoidal, and arc-shaped channel structures. The simulation results indicate that the configuration of vacuum channel structures markedly influences collection efficiency. The arc-shaped channel structure exhibits the highest collection efficiency of 98.34 %, demonstrating a strong emission capability. Additionally, the concept of average emission angle is introduced to further characterize the emission performance of the cathode assembly. The inverted triangular channel surface presents the largest average emission angle of 22.1996°, although it exhibits the lowest collection current of 0.0067 mA, suggesting a relatively weaker emission capability. The insights garnered from this investigation lay a solid foundation for the surface process design of GaAs-based photocathodes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116313"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145921123","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Polarizability of a Wigner crystal","authors":"Navinder Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116318","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116318","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We present a calculation of the imaginary part of the polarizability of a Wigner crystal using the Fluctuation–Dissipation theorem. The oscillations of the localized electrons about their equilibrium positions are treated in the harmonic approximation and the electric dipole-moment–dipole-moment correlator is computed by a normal mode expansion. The amplitudes and phases of the different normal modes are assumed to be statistically independent. In the first case, polarizability is computed in the high temperature limit, <span><math><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>k</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>B</mi></mrow></msub><mi>T</mi><mo>&gt;</mo><mo>&gt;</mo><mo>ħ</mo><msub><mrow><mi>Ω</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>W</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></math></span> (here, <span><math><msub><mrow><mi>Ω</mi></mrow><mrow><mi>W</mi></mrow></msub></math></span> is the Wigner frequency, analogous to the Debye frequency of the phonon case). In the second case, a general expression (valid both at high and low temperature limits) is obtained using a phenomenological damping model. The connection between our general expression and that of the Lorentz oscillator model is discussed. It turns out that the Wigner crystal would be transparent for applied frequencies greater than the Wigner frequency. A standard ellipsometry set-up can test the predictions of the theory.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116318"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145921198","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhanced antioxidant and photocatalytic performance, Curie temperature, magneto-ferroelectric, opto-electronic of Nd-doped zinc ferrite nanomaterials synthesized via aloe vera-mediated green route for multifunctional applications","authors":"Nishu Nilam ,&nbsp;Rakesh Kumar Singh ,&nbsp;Anuradha Muskan ,&nbsp;Rekha Kumari ,&nbsp;Prince Kumar ,&nbsp;Nishant Kumar ,&nbsp;Shikha Bharti","doi":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116315","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ssc.2026.116315","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Neodymium ions' impacts on the thermal, structural, magnetic, optical, electrical, stability, and ferroelectric properties of zinc ferrite nanoparticles made with aloevera juice as fuel are demonstrated in the current study. The produced nanomaterial is thermally stable up to 500 °C. Primarily single-phase cubic spinel structure (space group Fd <span><math><mrow><mover><mn>3</mn><mo>‾</mo></mover></mrow></math></span> m) is shown by the XRD patterns, while at higher dopant concentrations, a secondary phase of NdFeO₃ found. The crystallite size was calculated using the Williamson-Hall plot, which shows that the size decreases from 85.69 to 33.44 nm with the addition of Nd³⁺ ions. A scanning electron microscope analysis of grain size found to be decline. When Nd-ion is substituted, the band gap is found to increase from 1.80 eV to 2.06 eV for the indirect bandgap and from 2.26 eV to 2.96 eV for the direct bandgap. The material's stability in biomedical applications was evaluated using zeta measurements, which revealed that stability rose with substitution. The addition of a Nd ion increased the saturation magnetization from 1.51 emu/g to 22.13 emu/g and the coercivity from 651 Oe to 267.43 Oe. Drastic decrement in Curie temperature from 419 °C to 329 °C with substitution of Nd-ion. The produced materials exhibit multifunctional properties as a result of the ferroelectric study's support for the alteration of structural parameters brought about by Nd-ion replacement. The higher the concentration of Nd, the lower the absorbance observed, suggesting a dose-dependent antioxidant effect. Thus, Nd³⁺ substituted zinc ferrite's enhanced optoelectronic, magnetic, and ferroelectric characteristics underscore the new opportunities for this technologically relevant material production using aloe vera as fuel.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":430,"journal":{"name":"Solid State Communications","volume":"409 ","pages":"Article 116315"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146034778","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}