This study utilized a hydrothermal method to synthesize Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles (NPs) doped with Ce3+ ions, marking a unique endeavour. Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis confirms the presence of a single-phase spinel structure across all samples. According to the Debye-Scherrer formula, the nanoparticles exhibit a crystallite size ranging from 7.5 to 6.41 nm. Distinctive vibrational bands at 458 cm−1 and 501 cm−1, corresponding to octahedral and tetrahedral sites, respectively, affirm the spinel structure's formation via Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) images indicate spherical grains with porous shapes and particle sizes ranging from 11 to 7 nm. The introduction of Ce dopant into Ni0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles enhances their optical properties, evidenced by a considerable blue shift. When exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, these particles showed exceptional catalytic activity, degrading 94% of a 10 ppm MB dye solution in 120 min. Even after undergoing four cycles, catalytic performance remains strong at 88%, highlighting exceptional structural stability attributed to increased adsorption capacity and effective separation of e− - h+ pairs during light exposure. At room temperature, vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM) analysis reveals lower values for coercivity (HC), remanence (Mr), and squareness (S), indicating that the synthesized ferrite samples are superparamagnetic. These findings will greatly accelerate the development of complex materials for long-term treatment of wastewater and spintronics applications. Furthermore, these nanoparticles show potential for a variety of applications, including high-frequency devices, targeted medication delivery, and ferrofluids.
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