Hard magnetic properties of spacer-layer-tuned NdFeB/Ta/Fe nanocomposite films

W. B. Cui; H. Sepehri-Amin; Y. K. Takahashi; K. Hono

doi:10.1016/j.actamat.2014.10.008

Hard magnetic properties of spacer-layer-tuned NdFeB/Ta/Fe nanocomposite films

W. B. Cui, H. Sepehri-Amin, Y. K. Takahashi, K. Hono

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Abstract

Anisotropic Ti(20 nm)/NdFeB(100 nm)Nd(10 nm)/Ta(x nm)/Fe(y nm)/Ti(20 nm) multilayer films were prepared, and the magnetic coupling mechanism between soft-/hard-magnetic (SM/HM) layers were systematically studied in order to understand the potential of anisotropic SM/HM nanocomposite magnets. Recoil behaviors were also investigated in films with various thicknesses of Fe layer. From experimental results, the roles of exchange coupling and magnetostatic coupling in the demagnetization process were clarified, which was further supported by micromagnetic simulations. For different thicknesses of Ta spacer layer, the demagnetization process was analyzed, and the coupling energy was estimated. This work also indicated that, using the proper thickness of Ta spacer layer, the (BH)_max can be enhanced in the SM/HM nanocomposite magnets by a combination of weakened exchange coupling and magnetostatic coupling.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	405-412
Number of pages	8
Journal	Acta Materialia
Volume	84
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actamat.2014.10.008
Publication status	Published - 2015 Feb 1
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Coercivity
Exchange coupling
Maximum energy product
Nanocomposite magnet
Permanent magnet

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Ceramics and Composites
Polymers and Plastics
Metals and Alloys

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