Matching the experimental chemical composition configuration and theoretical model in Nd2Fe14B/α-Fe nanocomposites to improve coercivity

Abstract

The significant reduction in coercivity poses a challenge to achieving the ultra-high theoretical magnetic energy products in Nd₂Fe₁₄B/α-Fe nanocomposites experimentally. Here, we employs micromagnetic simulation to establish an easily realizable theoretical nanocomposite model, and experimentally achieves the chemical composition configuration fitting the theoretical model in the Nd₂Fe₁₄B/α-Fe system by regulating the melt-spun process. Both theoretical simulations and experimental results confirm that the nanocomposites with α-Fe arranged in three-dimensional (3D) chain-like distribution exhibit substantially higher coercivity compared to those with α-Fe in granular distribution. Comprehensive macroscopic magnetization analysis and simulated magnetization configuration evolution demonstrate that the 3D chain-like distributed soft-magnetic phase promotes a more consistent and uniform magnetization reversal process, thereby realizing high coercivity. Our findings provide reliable insights and guidance for improving the magnetic properties of nanocomposite permanent magnets.