Synthesis and characterization of nanocrystalline nickel-zinc spinel ferrite thin films using the spin-spray deposition method The overall objective of this project is to optimize the development of magnetic ferrite thin films targeted for enabling low-loss broadband communication devices, miniaturized low-microwave inductors and electromagnetic noise suppressors. The focus of this objective is to design and build a reactor and improve the spin-spray process. Each film is then characterized and optimized to have a high permeability and high frequency in the range of 500 MHz - 3 GHz. Films produced by the µ-droplet deposition regime yields a higher Snoek's product than the continuous liquid layer regime. The highest Snoek's product occurs when it is deposited at an oxidant pH of 8.28. The Ni-Zn-Co ferrite magnetic domains were imaged using the Lorentz TEM in which multi-grain domains are experimentally observed for the first time.autRay, Nicole MthsPetuskey, William T.dgcDiaz, Rodolfo E.dgcChamberlin, Ralph V.pblArizona State UniversityengPartial requirement for: Ph.D., Arizona State University, 2013Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-131)Field of study: Materials science and engineeringby Nicole M. Rayhttps://hdl.handle.net/2286/R.I.1790600Doctoral DissertationAcademic thesesiv, 135 p. : ill. (some col.)113736714261630348903151731adminIn CopyrightAll Rights Reserved2013TextMaterials ScienceChemistry, InorganicFerriteSpin-spray depositionThin filmsFerromagnetic materialsMagnetic films