Abstract
In this study, we successfully synthesized the perovskite cobaltite Nd0.5Ba0.5CoO3 (NBCO) using the sol-gel method and thoroughly characterized its optical and magnetic properties. Optical measurements, using UV absorption, the Tauc model, and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS), revealed multiple direct bandgap energies, with the most significant values being 5.23 eV (Tauc method), 5.1 eV (DRS), and 4.9 eV (reflectance). The high bandgap energies highlight NBCO's suitability for UV and optoelectronic applications. The refractive index varied between 2.48 and 3.55, while the Urbach energy was measured at 2.32 eV, indicating a moderate level of localized disorder. Magnetic characterization demonstrated a ferromagnetic-to-paramagnetic transition at 125 K, with strong molecular field effects influencing the exchange interactions. The dielectric analysis revealed an exceptionally low loss factor (tan δ ≈ 0.0012), underscoring NBCO’s potential for efficient energy storage and electronic applications. These results show that NBCO offers a unique combination of high optical bandgaps, strong magnetic properties, and low dielectric loss, making it a promising candidate for advanced optoelectronic and magnetic devices.
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