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Conduction mechanisms in carbon matrix containing ferromagnetic nanoparticles

We have investigated the low-temperature resistance and magnetoresistance (MR) behavior of the carbon matrix containing ferromagnetic nanoparticles. A range of compositions with different levels of disorder and varying iron content were prepared from the pyrolysis of organic precursor maleic anhydri...

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Published in:Physica. B, Condensed matter Condensed matter, 2007-02, Vol.389 (2), p.362-366
Main Authors: Sajitha, E.P., Prasad, V., Subramanyam, S.V.
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Language:English
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Summary:We have investigated the low-temperature resistance and magnetoresistance (MR) behavior of the carbon matrix containing ferromagnetic nanoparticles. A range of compositions with different levels of disorder and varying iron content were prepared from the pyrolysis of organic precursor maleic anhydride and ferrocene. The temperature dependence of resistivity shows a negative temperature coefficient in the entire measurement range of 1.3–300 K. An increase in conductivity with the external magnetic field and a characteristic upturn at low temperature, is seen in all the compositions. The zero-field conductivity and the MR can be explained with in the framework of two-dimensional electron–electron interaction model and the Kondo-like behavior.
ISSN:0921-4526
1873-2135
DOI:10.1016/j.physb.2006.07.022