Rare Earth-based Multiferroic Perovskites and Applications

This chapter provides an updated overview of rare-earth-based multiferroic perovskites and their diverse range of applications. Multiferroic materials exhibit simultaneous ferroelectric and ferromagnetic properties, making them highly attractive for various technological applications. The design of functional materials is challenging to tune the properties and applications. Rare earth-based perovskites, in particular, offer unique properties due to the combination of rare earth elements and the perovskite crystal structure. This chapter explores the synthesis methods, characterization techniques, and emerging applications of rare earth-based multiferroic perovskites, highlighting recent advancements in the field.