Abstract
Organic-molecule-stabilized ultrafine bismuth phosphate was synthesized by applying a wet chemical complexation-mediated route. Structural analysis confirmed the formation of monoclinic-phase nanoparticles made up of four-coordinated PO4 tetrahedral and eight-coordinated BiO8 polyhedral units. The dielectric, electrical conductivity, and impedance behaviour of the synthesized material was investigated under a wide range of frequency and temperature conditions. An alternating current conductivity study confirmed that the conduction process was followed by small and large polaron tunnelling mechanisms. An electric field-induced polarization study showed the formation of a hysteresis loop, generated as a result of the strong dipolar interactions through the Biδ+-Oδ−-type covalent bonds.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5635-5644 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Dalton Transactions |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 14 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 10 Mar 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Inorganic Chemistry