Unravelling atomic disorder and anti-site distortions in non-stoichiometric NiCo 2 O 4 nanoparticles: a pathway to functional electronic and magnetic behaviour | Synapse
March 3, 2026
Unravelling atomic disorder and anti-site distortions in non-stoichiometric NiCo 2 O 4 nanoparticles: a pathway to functional electronic and magnetic behaviour
Key Points
Atomic disorder significantly affects the electronic and magnetic behaviour of NiCo2O4 nanoparticles, enhancing their functionality.
Key details reveal that Jahn-Teller distortions play a critical role in the properties of these nanoparticles.
Analysis shows that these nanoparticles were synthesized using sol-gel combustion methodology for precise structural control.
Discovering new pathways for functional applications highlights the importance of understanding atomic arrangements in materials.
Abstract
We report the impact of atomic disorder and Jahn–Teller (J–T) distortions in inverse spinel NiCo 2 O 4 (NCO) nanoparticles synthesized via sol–gel combustion.