The word "magnet" refers to the material having both directive and attractive property. The magnet with its two such distinct and significant properties have attracted common man as well as researcher because of its obvious applications in various fields like electronic, electrical telecommunication, biomedical, power, food, automobile, construction, recording media and computer industries. Research in this area has gained momentum since 1914. It focuses on synthesis, characterization, functionalization of the properties of these materials for betterment of human life in the society.

As a fast-emerging and growing class of magnetic materials, ferrites have generated an increasing amount of interest for providing specific magnetic properties through controlled mixture in composites. The study of magnetic ferrite nanocomposites requires a multidisciplinary approach, involving novel synthesis techniques and an understanding of solid-state physics, electronic engineering, and material science. Magnetic Ferrites and Related Nanocomposites covers recent trends of various types of ferrite nanocomposites and evaluating the mechanisms for interpreting static and dynamic magnetic properties. Sections cover the fundamentals of magnetism, introducing different kinds of ferrites, ferrite characterization techniques, magneto-electric ferrite nanocomposites, exchange spring ferrite nanocomposites, shielding effectiveness and microwave absorption characteristics of ferrite-carbon materials, photocatalytic application of ferrite nanocomposites, and novel synthesis techniques for fabricating ferrite in nanoparticles, bulks, thin films, and nanofiber configurations. This book is an important reference for scientists, researchers, graduate students, and practitioners active in this field in order to broaden their understanding of ferrite nanocomposites and their impact on modern technology. - Provides background information regarding various basic magnetic phenomena and related theories, and defines the different natures of magnetic materials - Covers a wide range of hard and soft ferrites and related nanocomposites, particularly focusing on the correlation between structural features and magnetic analysis - Explores the role of substituted cations on the structural, thermal, magnetic, and microwave characteristics of ferrites and their nanocomposites - Discusses the mechanism involved for magnetic properties of major types of ferrite-ferroelectric magneto-electric components, exchange spring ferrite nanocomposites for fabricating next-generation permanent magnets, ferrite carbon nanocomposites for suppressing high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, and ferrite photocatalysts for omitting pollutants from our environment - Assesses the major challenges of experimental characterization and novel manufacturing techniques for fabrication of high quality ferrite, in terms of purity, shape, size, and distribution, and the application on an industrial scale

Annotation This volume has a dual purpose. As a textbook it is intended to help those who wish to be introduced to a given topic in the field of magnetism without the need to read the vast amount of literature published. As a work of reference it is intended for scientists active in magnetism research.

Ferrites are highly interesting high-tech materials. The book covers their classification, structure, synthesis, properties and applications. Emphasis is placed on biomedical applications, degradation of organic pollutants, high frequency applications, photocatalytic applications for wastewater remediation, solar cell applications, removal of organic dyes and drugs from aquatic systems, and the synthesis of hexagonal ferrites. Keywords: Ferrite, Spinel Ferrite Nanoparticles, Biomedical Applications, Ferrite Based Heterojunction, Photocatalytic Degradation of Organic Pollutants, Nickel-Zinc Ferrites, Spinel Ferrite Based Nanomaterials, Water Remediation, Magnetic Nano Particles, Wastewater Treatment, Piezo-Phototronic Effect, Ferrite Based Solar Cells, Aurivillius Based Ceramics, Hexagonal Ferrites.

Nanoparticles are revolutionizing and helping to improve every sector including engineering, medicine, food safety, transportation, energy, and environmental science. To ensure industries take full advantage of the opportunities nanoparticles provide, further study on the advancements and challenges within the field is required. Diversity and Applications of New Age Nanoparticles considers new developments and applications of nanoparticles and addresses the development of new materials, synthesis routes, and emerging research in this field. Covering key topics such as antibiotics, thin films, battery technologies, and composites, this premier reference source is ideal for industry professionals, computer scientists, policymakers, engineers, pharmacists, medical professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

This book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Micro and Nanoelectronics Devices, Circuits and Systems (MNDCS-2023). The book includes cutting-edge research papers in the emerging fields of micro and nanoelectronics devices, circuits, and systems from experts working in these fields over the last decade. The book is a unique collection of chapters from different areas with a common theme and is immensely useful to academic researchers and practitioners in the industry who work in this field.

MODERN FERRITES, Volume 1 A robust exploration of the basic principles of ferrimagnetics and their applications In Modern Ferrites Volume 1: Basic Principles, Processing and Properties, renowned researcher and educator Vincent G. Harris delivers a comprehensive overview of the basic principles and ferrimagnetic phenomena of modern ferrite materials. Volume 1 explores the fundamental properties of ferrite systems, including their structure, chemistry, and magnetism; the latest in processing methodologies; and the unique properties that result. The authors explore the processing, structure, and property relationships in ferrites as nanoparticles, thin and thick films, compacts, and crystals and how these relationships are key to realizing practical device applications laying the foundation for next generation technologies. This volume also includes: Comprehensive investigation of the historical and scientific significance of ferrites upon ancient and modern societies; Neel’s expanded theory of molecular field magnetism applied to ferrimagnetic oxides together with theoretic advances in density functional theory; Nonlinear excitations in ferrite systems and their potential for device technologies; Practical discussions of nanoparticle, thin, and thick film growth techniques; Ferrite-based electronic band-gap heterostructures and metamaterials. Perfect for RF engineers and magnetitians working in the field of RF electronics, radar, communications, and spintronics as well as other emerging technologies. Modern Ferrites will earn a place on the bookshelves of engineers and scientists interested in the ever-expanding technologies reliant upon ferrite materials and new processing methodologies. Modern Ferrites Volume 2: Emerging Technologies and Applications is also available (ISBN: 9781394156139).

One of the first books to approach magnetism from a metal physics perspective, Permanent Magnetism presents research ideas that are being translated into commercial reality for ferrite and Nd-Fe-B magnets, and follows the discovery of interstitial, intermetallic materials. Written by well-known authors, the book contains a comprehensive yet concise treatment of the fundamental theory underlying permanent magnetism and illustrates applications with modern, permanent magnetic materials, including ceramics and intermetallic compounds. Each chapter contains worked examples to reinforce applications and the appendices include detailed mathematics and tabular data on material properties.

Ferrite Nanostructured Magnetic Materials: Technologies and Applications provides detailed descriptions of the physical properties of ferrite nanoparticles and thin films. Synthesis methods and their applications in numerous fields are also included. And, since characterization methods play an important role in investigating the materials' phenomena, various characterization tools applied to ferrite materials are also discussed. To meet the requirements of next-generation characterization tools in the field of ferrite research, synchrotron radiation-based spectroscopic and imaging tools are thoroughly explored.Finally, the book discusses current and emerging applications of ferrite nanostructured materials in industry, health, catalytic and environmental fields, making this comprehensive resource suitable for researchers and practitioners in the disciplines of materials science and engineering, chemistry and physics. - Reviews the fundamentals of ferrite materials, including their magnetic, electrical, dielectric and optical properties - Includes discussions on the most relevant and emerging synthesis and optimization of ferrite nanostructured materials for a diverse range of morphologies - Provides an overview of both the most relevant and emerging applications of ferrite magnetic materials in industry, health, energy and environmental remediation