Comprehensive study on the structural and optical properties of bismuth manganese oxide composite ceramic for optoelectronic applications

Praveen Priyaranjan NAYAK; Biswaranjan  SWAIN; Rashmi Rani PATRO; Sushansu Sekhar HOTA; Om Prakash DAS; Satyanarayan BHUYAN

doi:10.55713/jmmm.v35i4.2401

Authors

P. P. Nayak Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SOA University, BBSR-751030, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1726-1605
B. Swain Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SOA University, BBSR-751030, India
R. R. Patro Department of Computer science and Information technology, GITA Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, India
S. S. Hota Physics department, SOA University, BBSR-751030, India
O. P. Das Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SOA University, BBSR-751030, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9937-4437
S. Bhuyan Faculty of Engineering and Technology, SOA University, BBSR-751030, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55713/jmmm.v35i4.2401

Keywords:

XRD, FTIR, Urbach energy, Sillenite, Mullite

Abstract

This work assessed the potential of bismuth manganese oxide composite ceramic for optoelectronic applications by methodically examining its structural, vibrational, and optical characteristics. X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectroscopy provided the coexistence of Bi₁₂MnO₂₀ (sillenite-type) and Bi₂Mn₄O₁₀ (mullite-type) phases, indicating a deviation from the ideal perovskite structure and suggesting a complex crystallographic nature influencing its functional properties. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy confirmed the modes of vibration of Bi–O and Mn–O bonds that were contained, supporting the structural composition. UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy demonstrated strong optical absorption in the 300 nm to 800 nm range, affirming the suitability of the material for optoelectronic applications. The bandgap energy was determined to be 3.091 eV, with Tauc's analysis revealing direct transitions at 0.66 eV and 5.15 eV and indirect transitions at 1.11 eV and 5.17 eV, suggesting multiple electronic absorption mechanisms. The Urbach energy of 3.34 eV indicated significant structural disorder due to composite nature and lattice distortions. Additionally, extinction coefficient and penetration depth analysis confirmed strong light-matter interaction, reinforcing potential properties for optical coatings, photodetectors, and energy-harvesting applications.

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