UNVEILING THE VIBRATIONAL FINGERPRINTS OF TRANSITION METAL-DOPED NICKEL FERRITE NANOPARTICLES VIA FTIR SPECTROSCOPY

Muhammad Nadeem Ahmad; Ayesha Siddiqua; Daoud Sami; Kanwal Akhtar; Ayesha Younus

doi:10.71146/kjmr743

Authors

Muhammad Nadeem Ahmad The Superior University Lahore, Pakistan. Author
Ayesha Siddiqua The Superior University Lahore, Pakistan. Author
Daoud Sami The Superior University Lahore, Pakistan. Author
Kanwal Akhtar 1- The Superior University Lahore, Pakistan, 2- Department of Physics, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Author
Ayesha Younus Department of Physics, Government College Women University, Faisalabad, Pakistan. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71146/kjmr743

Keywords:

Nanoparticles, Super capacitors, Electrochemical Properties, Structural characterization, FTIR Transition metal doping, Nickel ferrite

Abstract

Because of their distinct structural, magnetic, and electrochemical characteristics, nickel ferrite (NiFe₂O₄) nanoparticles are particularly noteworthy and show promise as materials for energy storage applications. The synthesis and structural analysis of nickel ferrite nanoparticles doped with transition metals for use in super capacitors are the goals of this study. In order to investigate how the substitution of transition metal ions into the Ni ferrite lattice can alter the structure and electrochemical activity of Ni ferrite. An adequate preparatory chemical reaction can be used to synthesize the nanoparticles, and the necessary material can then be produced by the right processing. FTIR can be used to characterize structures and morphologies. While FTIR spectroscopy is used to examine metal-oxygen interactions and their distinctive vibrations. Additionally, electrochemical methods including cyclic voltammetry, galvanostatic charge-discharge, and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy can be utilized to evaluate the produced nanoparticles' suitability for usage in super capacitor devices. Establishing a relationship between transition metal doping, structure, and electrochemical characteristics is the aim of the research. The findings may be helpful in creating an effective ferrite-based electrode material for cutting-edge energy storage uses.

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