Hexagonal yttrium manganite:A review on synthesis methods,physical properties and applications

Hexagonal rare-earth manganites have attracted considerable interest due to their complex multiferroic properties,and they possess a spontaneous electric polarization and may be utilized in various technological applications ranging from solar cells to non-volatile memories and light polarizers.The narrow bandgap of hexagonal rare-earth manganite-based compounds can perform remarkable optical anisotropy properties,which make these very efficient photovoltaic materials in parallel with the widely...

Hexagonal yttrium manganite: A review on synthesis methods,physical properties and applications

Hexagonal rare-earth manganites have attracted considerable interest due to their complex multiferroic properties, and they possess a spontaneous electric polarization and may be utilized in various technological applications ranging from solar cells to non-volatile memories and light polarizers. The narrow bandgap of hexagonal rare-earth manganite-based compounds can perform remarkable optical anisotropy properties, which make these very efficient photovoltaic materials in parallel with the widely used TiO₂-based materials. Substantial enlargement of the traditional field of hexagonal rare-earth manganite photocatalysis also arose in the last decade. This article imparts an extensive review of the rational synthesis, optical properties, structural characterization, and applications of hexagonal rare-earth manganite. Fundamental properties of hexagonal rare-earth perovskite manganite are also emphasized, and a range of unique applications in photocatalysis and photovoltaics are discussed. Eventually, we wind up this review with some linear perspectives and future research in this area.