Yuwei Chen , Wang Liu , Zuhua Chen , Zhenxing Li , Jun Shen , Heng Tu , Guochun Zhang
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Growth and magnetocaloric effect of Na2Gd2(BO3)2O crystal
High-quality Na2Gd2(BO3)2O crystals have been successfully grown using the top-seeded solution growth method (TSSG), employing a Na2O - NaF - B2O3 flux system with optimal molar ratios of Na2Gd2(BO3)2O : Na2CO3 : NaF : H3BO3 = 1:2:6:4. The magnetic and magnetocaloric properties were investigated including magnetic susceptibility (χ), magnetization (M), and isothermal magnetic entropy change (−ΔSm) measurements. Na2Gd2(BO3)2O exhibits a large magnetocaloric effect with a maximum − ΔSm of 41.6 J·kg−1·K−1 at 2 K and 7 T, which is higher than that of commercial Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG, −ΔSm = 38.4 J·kg−1·K−1 at 2 K and 7 T) and most other Gd3+-based borates, showing the potential application in the field of magnetic refrigeration.
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The journal offers a common reference and publication source for workers engaged in research on the experimental and theoretical aspects of crystal growth and its applications, e.g. in devices. Experimental and theoretical contributions are published in the following fields: theory of nucleation and growth, molecular kinetics and transport phenomena, crystallization in viscous media such as polymers and glasses; crystal growth of metals, minerals, semiconductors, superconductors, magnetics, inorganic, organic and biological substances in bulk or as thin films; molecular beam epitaxy, chemical vapor deposition, growth of III-V and II-VI and other semiconductors; characterization of single crystals by physical and chemical methods; apparatus, instrumentation and techniques for crystal growth, and purification methods; multilayer heterostructures and their characterisation with an emphasis on crystal growth and epitaxial aspects of electronic materials. A special feature of the journal is the periodic inclusion of proceedings of symposia and conferences on relevant aspects of crystal growth.