Fabrication of NiFe2O4 nanowire arrays and its magnetic properties

Abstract

Arrays of NiFe2O4 nanowires were prepared by using porous anodic al uminum oxide(AAO) membrane as the template. For the preparation of the ferrite n anowires, Ni_Fe alloy nanowires were electrodeposited into the pores of the AAO membranes. The atomic ratio is about Ni∶Fe=1∶2 which can be detected by engerg y dispersive spectroscopy. X-ray diffraction study showed the pure phase of NiFe 2O4 after anodization. SEM and TEM studies showed the diameters of t he pores and the nanowires are all about 70nm. The vibrating sample magnetometer studies of the nanowire arrays showed the anisotropic magnetic properties befor e and after anodization. Coercivity and squareness ratio have been improved appa rently in the NiFe2O4 nanowires arrays.