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IJCRM
International Journal of Contemporary Research in Multidisciplinary
ISSN: 2583-7397
Open Access • Peer Reviewed
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International Journal of Contemporary Research In Multidisciplinary, 2024;3(5):283-288

Development of Energy-Efficient Multiferroic Sensors for Magnetic Field Applications

Author Name: Saurabh Kundu;   Dr. Manpreet Kaur;  

1. Research Scholar, Department of Physics, IEC University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

2. Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, IEC University, Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, India

Abstract

Multiferroic materials, exhibiting coupled ferroelectric and magnetic orderings, provide a compelling platform for low-power, high-sensitivity magnetic field sensing via the magnetoelectric (ME) effect. This work presents a comprehensive Density Functional Theory (DFT) investigation and device-oriented analysis of representative multiferroics (BiFeO3, TbMnO3, YMnO3). Electronic structure, optical response, and charge transport characteristics are evaluated to establish structure–property–performance relationships. Results indicate that intrinsic ferroelectric polarisation enhances charge separation and reduces recombination, thereby improving signal transduction efficiency. Among the studied systems, BiFeO3 demonstrates superior visible-light absorption, direct band gap, and strong polarisation, making it an excellent candidate for energy-efficient ME sensors. Design guidelines, device architectures, and performance metrics are proposed to bridge materials discovery with practical sensor implementation.

Keywords

Multiferroics; Magnetoelectric Sensors; Density Functional Theory; BiFeO3; Energy Efficiency; Magnetic Field Detection; Ferroelectric Polarisation.