Magnetic Phase Transitions and Magnetic Structures in Mn-based Compounds

The growing demand for energy highlights the need for developing more efficient and environmentally friendly technologies. Magnetic cooling based on the magnetocaloric effect is a promising alternative for compressor-based refrigeration. Among various magnetocaloric materials, Mn-based alloys appear especially attractive due to their low cost,...

Tunable thermal hysteresis in MnFe(P,Ge) compounds

Structural, magnetic, and magnetocaloric properties of the MnFe(P,Ge) compounds were systematically studied on both bulk alloys and melt-spun ribbons. The experimental results show that the critical behavior of the phase transition can be controlled by changing either the compositions or the annealing conditions. The thermal hysteresis is found...