The magnetic properties of NiMnGe1−xAlx, Ni50Mn35(In1−xBx)15, Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 (Bulk, As-Solidified and Annealed melt-spun ribbon) and RE-Infuse Carbon Nanotubes, have been studied by x-ray diffraction, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and magnetization measurements. Partial substitution of Al for Ge in NiMnGe1−xAlx results in a first-order magnetostructural transition (MST) from a hexagonal ferromagnetic to an orthorhombic antiferromagnetic phase at 186 K (for x = 0.09). A large magnetic entropy change of ∆SM = -17.6 J/kg K for ∆H = 5 T was observed in the vicinity of TM = 186 K for x = 0.09. This value is comparable to those of well-known giant magnetocaloric materials, such as Gd5Si2Ge2, MnFeP0.45As0.55, and Ni50Mn37Sn13. The values of the latent heat (L = 6.6 J/g) and corresponding total entropy changes (∆ST = 35 J/kg K) have been evaluated for the MST using DSC measurements. Large negative values of ∆SM of -5.8 and -4.8 J/kg K for ∆H = 5 T and up to 9T in the vicinity of TC were observed for x = 0.09 and 0.085, respectively. The impact of B substitution in Ni50Mn35In15-xBx Heusler alloys on the structural, magnetic, transport, and parameters of the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) has been studied by means of room-temperature X-ray diffraction and thermomagnetic measurements (in magnetic fields (H) up to 5 T, and in the temperature interval 5-400 K ). Direct adiabatic temperature change (ΔTAD) measurements have been carried out for an applied magnetic field change of 1.8 T. The transition temperatures (T-x) phase diagram has been constructed for H = 0.005 T. The MCE parameters were found to be comparable to those observed in other MCE materials such as Ni50Mn34.8In14.2B and Ni50Mn35In14X (X=In, Al, and Ge) Heusler alloys. The maximum absolute value of ΔTAD = 2.5 K was observed at the magnetostructural transition for Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5. The structural phase transition temperatures, phase structure, and parameters of the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) of Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 as Bulk, As-Solidified and Annealed melt-spun ribbon has been studied by means of room-temperature X-ray diffraction and thermomagnetic measurements (in magnetic fields (oH) up to 5 T, and in the temperature interval 5–400 K). Magnetic and structural transitions in Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 as ribbons were found to coincide in Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 bulk sample, leading to a large magnetocaloric effects associated with the first-order magnetostructural phase transition. In comparison to the bulk Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 alloys, both the martensitic transition temperature (TM) and Curie temperature (TC) shifted to lower temperatures. Magnetic measurements revealed that the ribbons undergo a structure transformation similar to the bulk material at the martensitic transformation. The temperature of the transformation depends strongly on lattice parameters of the ribbons. MST shows a weak broad magnetic transition at TCM∼ 160 K, while the Curie temperature of AST TCA is ∼ 297 K. The MCE parameters were found to be comparable to those observed in other MCE materials such as Ni50Mn34.8In14.2B and Ni50Mn35In14X (X = In, Al, and Ge) Heusler alloys. These results suggest the possibility to control the martensitic transition in Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 through rapid solidification process. A comparison of magnetic properties and magnetocaloric effects in Ni50Mn35In14.5B0.5 alloys as Bulk, As-Solidified and Annealed ribbons is discussed. Carbon nanotube (CNT)/metal-cluster-based composites are envisioned as new materials that possess unique electronic properties which may be utilized in a variety of future applications. Super paramagnetic behavior was reported for CNTs with Gd ions introduced into the CNT openings by internal loading with an aqueous GdCl3 chemical process. In the current work, the magnetic properties of the CNT/Gd composites were obtained by the joining and annealing of Gd metal and CNTs at 850 °C for 48 h. Energy dispersive X-ray analysis shows the presence of Gd intermingled with the CNT walls with maximum and average Gd concentrations of about 20% and 4% (by weight), respectively. The Gd clusters have a non-uniform distribution and are mostly concentrated at the ends of the CNTs. A ferromagnetic-type transition at TC ∼ 320 K, accompanied by jump like change in magnetization and temperature hysteresis typical for the temperature induced first order phase transitions has been observed by magnetization measurements. It was found that Gd infused into the CNTs by the annealing results in a first order paramagnetic-ferromagnetic transition at TC = 320 K.

La réfrigération magnétique est une alternative pertinente dans un contexte où les gaz réfrigérants sont soumis à des restrictions environnementales. Ces restrictions nécessitent l'évolution de la technologie actuelle ou bien l'émergence d'une nouvelle, d'où l'opportunité pour la réfrigération magnétique de prouver son potentiel. En effet, elle pourrait s'avérer énergiquement plus efficace et avec des densités de puissance supérieure. Ces travaux de thèse apportent des réponses sur le potentiel de la réfrigération magnétique. Dans cette logique, la thermodynamique et le magnétisme, outils indispensables à notre étude, sont développés dans le cas des matériaux à effet magnétocalorique. Puis, nous verrons que les caractérisations de ces derniers sont en mesure de fournir des modèles matériaux cohérents et réalistes, si des précautions sont prises. L'effet magnétocalorique étant limité en termes de variation de température, nous allons étudier différentes structures de réfrigération. Enfin, des modèles numériques sont développés pour permettre d'optimiser les structures à régénérations actives, qui sont les plus utilisées. Ces modèles doivent permettre de dimensionner des systèmes proches de leurs optimums. / Magnetic refrigeration is a relevant alternative in consideration of environmental restrictions of refrigerants gases. These restrictions require to improve the current technology or to pave the way for a new one, hence the opportunity for magnetic refrigeration to demonstrate its potential. Indeed, it could be energetically efficient and with higher power densities. This work aims to estimate the potential of magnetic refrigeration. Magnetism and thermodynamic, essential tools for our study, are developed in a case of magnetocaloric effect. With some care, we show that material characterizations are able to give consistence and relevant model. Magnetocaloric effect suffers of small temperature variations; therefore structures that increase the temperature span and give competitive system are studied. Finally numerical models are developed to optimize active magnetic regenerators, which are currently the most used. These models are used to calculate and design systems close to their optimum.

La réfrigération magnétique est une technologie innovante de production de froid, qui peut remplacer la technique classique de compression-détente de fluides frigorigènes. Son principe est basé sur l'effet magnétocalorique qui se traduit par le refroidissement ou l'échauffement de certains matériaux sous l'action d'un champ magnétique. Ce travail de thèse s'est déroulé dans le cadre d'un projet « CARNOT Energies du futur » et s'oriente vers l'étude magnétothermique et fluidique de systèmes de réfrigération. Pour cela, un outil numérique a été développé à l'aide du logiciel FLUENT afin de décrire le comportement thermique de différents régénérateurs, cœur même des systèmes de RM. En parallèle, deux systèmes de réfrigération magnétique ont été développés et améliorés, chacun d'eux présentant des performances intéressantes. Ces résultats ont permis de comprendre et définir les facteurs les plus influents sur leurs performances, et en déduire ainsi leurs conditions de fonctionnement optimales / The magnetic refrigeration is an innovative technology of production of cold, which can replace the refrigerants classic compression-relaxation technique. Its principle is based on the magnetocaloric effect which leads to the cooling or the heating of certain materials under the effect of a magnetic field. This thesis work took place within the framework of a project named " CARNOT Energies of future", and turns to the magnetothermal and fluidic study of refrigeration systems. For that purpose, a digital tool was developed using the FLUENT software to describe the thermal behavior of various regenerators, heart of the MR systems. In parallel, two magnetic refrigeration systems were developed and improved, each of them bringing interesting performances. These results allowed to understand and to define the most influential factors on their performances, so as to deduct their optimal operating conditions.

La première partie des travaux réalisés a été dédiée à l' élaboration de composés LaFe13-xSix (1,3 ¡U x ¡U 2,2) par broyage à haute énergie. Il a fallu déterminer les conditions de synthèse et de recuit optimales pour l'obtention d'échantillons monophasés. Leur homogénéité a été analysée par diffraction des rayons X et microsonde électronique. Les résultats ont montré qu'une microstructure plus fine favorise la formation de la phase désirée : un recuit de 30 min (au lieu de 30 jours pour les massifs) à 1373K suffit à l'obtention d'un composé quasi-monophasé. D'après les mesures magnétiques effectuées, les composés synthétisés par broyage mécanique ont des proprié¦tés magnétiques et magnétocaloriques similaires aux massifs. Ils présentent une transition métamagnétique des électrons itinérants induite par le champ ou la température. Leur température de Curie augmente avec le Si, variant de 200K à 235K pour x = 1,4 à 2,0 alors que leur variation d'entropie magnétique diminue de 20 J/kg K à 4 J/kg K sous une variation de champ de 0-2 T. La deuxième partie de l'étude a consisté à améliorer les propriétés magnétocaloriques des intermétalliques par l'insertion d'atomes interstitiels (H, C). Les mesures magnétiques ont montré une nette augmentation de la température de transition (jusqu'à Tamb.) par effet magnétovolumique tout en conservant un effet magnétocalorique important. Les analyses par diffraction des neutrons en température effectuées sur les composés deutérés ont permis de suivre l'évolution des données cristallographiques et des moments magnétiques par Fe. Il ressort de cette étude que ces composés présentent un grand intérêt dans la recherche de futurs matériaux magnétocaloriques pour la réfrigération magnétique à température ambiante. Dans le cadre de l'exploration de nouveaux systèmes, les propriétés magnétocaloriques des composés Y1-xRxFe2D4,2 (R = Er, Tb) ont également été étudiés en couplant les études magnétiques avec des mesures de diffraction des neutrons / The first part of this work was devoted to the elaboration of the LaFe13-xSix (1.3 ¡Ü x ¡Ü 2.2) alloys by high energy ball-milling. The synthesis and annealing conditions were defined in order to obtain single phase samples. Their homogeneity was checked by X ray diffraction and electron microprobe analysis. The results show that a finer microstructure is convenient for the formation of the NaZn13 phase and that only a 30 minutes heat treatment at 1373K is sufficient to obtain almost single phase LaFe13-xSix compounds. This means that this way of synthesis is cost-effective, and interesting for industrial production. According to the magnetic measurements, the annealed ball-milled compounds show similar magnetic and magnetocaloric properties than the bulk ones. They exhibit an itinerant electron metamagnetic transition induced by a magnetic field or a temperature change. Their Curie temperatures increase with the Si content from 200K to 235K wh en x = 1.4 and 2.0 respectively, while their magnetic entropy variation decreases from 20 J/kg K to 4 J/kg K under a magnetic field change of 0-2 T. The second part of this study consisted to improve the magnetocaloric properties of the intermetallic compounds by the insertion of light elements (H and C). According to the literature, the magnetic measurements show a clear increase of the transition temperature until room temperature in both cases. Moreover, the giant magnetocaloric effect is maintained. The evolutions of the crystallographic data and the magnetic moment by Fe atom were analyzed by neutron powder diffraction in temperature. This work brings out how interesting are those compounds for their application in room temperature magnetic refrigeration devices. In the framework of new magnetocaloric systems investigation, the magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of the Y1-xRxFe2D4,2 (R = Er, Tb) compounds were studied. Neutron powder diffraction measurements were pe rformed in complement to magnetic measurements

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A principal aplicação do EMC é a refrigeração magnética e tem sido estudado por vários pesquisadores em todo o mundo. Eles estão orientados ao desenvolvimento de materiais magnetocalóricos, como por exemplo, as ligas intermetálicas e as manganitas abordadas neste trabalho. O processo de fabricação das ligas intermetálicas apresenta complicações devido à forma de preparação: fusão em forno a arco voltaico. Portanto, a motivação deste trabalho de dissertação é o desenvolvimento e otimização de técnicas de sintetização de uma amostra monofásica intermetálica para futuros estudos do EMC. As amostras da família tipo RM4B (onde R = Y, La e Lu, M = Mn, Fe, Co e Ni) foram preparadas em um forno a arco, em atmosfera inerte de Argônio (Ar). Na primeira etapa de fabricação as amostras foram confeccionadas com quantidades exatas dos elementos constituintes. Uma segunda etapa de fabricação foi feita utilizando uma quantidade adicional de 3,4% de Y para sintetizar a subfamília YM4B (onde M = Fe, Co e Ni). As amostras foram tratadas termicamente durante 10 dias a 1223 e 1323 K e, mediante medidas de difração de raios X (DRX) foram caracterizadas e, estudadas levando em conta sua forma de preparação. Na segunda etapa de fabricação foi obtida uma amostra monofásica de YCo4B, na qual foram feitas as medições magnéticas de magnetização e susceptibilidade magnética. As manganitas são compostos cerâmicos com estrutura do tipo Perovskita, e sua forma de preparação já é conhecida. Neste trabalho preparamos as manganitas La0,6Sr0,4MnO3 por meio da técnica de Pechine, ou como também é chamada Sol-gel. As amostras foram calcinadas a distintas temperaturas para estudarmos a obtenção de amostras monofásicas com tamanhos de partículas (grão) com dimensões nanométricas. Para esse estudo se utilizou os resultados das medidas de difração de raios X e medidas de microscopia eletrônica de varredura (MEV), onde foi possível observar que ao aumentar a temperatura de tratamento obtínhamos maiores tamanho de partículas (grãos). / In 1881 E. Warburg measured the effect caused by applying an external magnetic field in a sample of iron (Fe), noting that the material temperature changes due to application of the field. This phenomenon has been called then magnetocaloric effect (MCE) and can be seen from an adiabatic process as changes in material temperature and an isothermal process since as a heat exchange and variation in the magnetic entropy. The main application of MCE is the magnetic refrigeration and has been studied by several investigators worldwide. They are oriented in synthesizing the development of magnetocaloric materials, such as intermetallic alloys and manganites, discussed in this work. So one of the motivations of this dissertation work is the development and optimization of techniques for synthesizing of single phase intermetallic sample for future studies of MCE. The family RM4B type samples (where R = Y, La and Lu, M = Mn, Fe, Co and Ni) were prepared in an arc melting furnace in an inert atmosphere of Argon (Ar). In the first stage of manufacturing samples were fabricated with exact amounts of the constituent elements. A second manufacturing stage was carried out using an additional amount of 3.4 % of Y to synthesize the YM4 B subfamily (where M = Fe, Co and Ni). The samples were annealed for 10 days at 1223 and 1323 K and by measurements of X-ray diffraction (XRD) were characterized and studied in form of preparation. In the second stage of manufacture was obtained one sample phase YCo4B, in which the measurements were made magnetic magnetization and magnetic susceptibility. The manganites are ceramic type perovskite compounds, their preparation is simpler than the preparation of intermetallic alloys. In this work, we synthesize the manganites La0.6Sr0.4MnO3 by Pechine technique, or as it is also called Sol-gel. The samples were calcined at different temperatures to analyze the effects of heat treatment on the crystallization and formation of particle sizes. For this study was used the results from mean X-ray diffraction measurements and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), obtaining that increasing the temperature of the treatment effect of sintering is higher, and therefore the sizes of the particles (grains) are larger.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-12-23T14:20:01Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 EMC_Heusler- parte 1.pdf: 1976712 bytes, checksum: 54cbe3c62f71ef7121b79c6f4e1efaa0 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-03-28 / Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico / In this work, magnetic entropy change of nonstoichiometric Ni54[Mn(1-x)Fex]19Ga27 Heusler alloys was experimentally verified by partial substitution (up to 50%) of the Mn atoms by magnetic Fe atoms. Such study was mainly concentrated in the magneto-structural transformation region, at low temperatures. The analysis of X-ray diffraction patterns indicate that the partial substitution of Mn atoms by Fe atoms causes predominance of the L21 -phase, however accompanied by spurious phases. The magnetization measurements as a function of the temperature in the low magnetic field reveals that, in all concentration range (0 x 0.5), the system presents a magnetic transition (Ferromagnetic Paramagnetic) at a temperature, TC, near the room temperature, when the material lay in the austenitic phase. Moreover, as many others Heusler alloys, the material undergoes a martensitic structural transition at low temperatures, TM. As the Fe concentration increases, the Curie temperature, TC, undergoes a little variation, increasing around 5%, while TM decreases slowly and monotonically. The magnetic entropy change, for a field of 5T, presents a maximum SM = - 9,3 J/kg.K, for x = 0.1, at a temperature of 250K, and than decreases for x 0.3, changing linearly with the maximum applied field. / Neste trabalho, verificou-se experimentalmente a variação da entropia magnética nas ligas Heusler não-estequiométricas Ni54[Mn(1-x)Fex]19Ga27, substituindo-se parcialmente (até 50%) os átomos de Mn por átomos de Fe. Tal estudo focalizou-se principalmente na região de transformação magneto-estrutural a baixas temperaturas. A análise dos difratogramas de raios-X indica que a substituição parcial de Mn por Fe nessa faixa de concentração, ocasiona uma predominância da fase- L21, porém acompanhada de outras fases espúrias. As medidas de magnetização em função da temperatura realizadas a campos baixos revelam que, em toda a faixa de concentração estudada (0 x 0,5), o sistema apresenta uma transição magnética (Ferromagnético Paramagnético) ao atingir a temperatura de Curie, TC, um pouco acima da temperatura ambiente, quando o material se encontra na fase austenítica. E, assim como muitas outras ligas Heusler, o material sofre uma transição estrutural ao ser resfriado a temperaturas inferiores à temperatura de transição martensítica, TM. À medida que se aumenta a concentração de Fe, a temperatura de Curie, TC, sofre uma pequena variação, aumentando em torno de 5%, enquanto que TM diminui lenta e monotonicamente. A variação da entropia, para um campo de 5T, apresenta um máximo SM = - 9,3 J/kg.K para x = 0,1, a uma temperatura T = 250K e, então, diminui para x 0,3, variando linearmente com o campo aplicado.

La réfrigération magnétique est une technologie émergente grâce à des avantages considérables par rapport aux technologies de réfrigération classiques. Cette technologie basée sur l’effet magnétocalorique offre d’importants avantages environnementaux car d’une part l’efficacité théorique des cycles utilisés est supérieure à celle des technologies classiques et d’autre part son fonctionnement ne nécessite pas une utilisation de gaz/vapeur `a fort effet de serre. En revanche des verrous scientifiques restent à lever, Le modèle multi-physique proposé dans cette thèse à pour but d’améliorer la précision de calcul. Il consiste à coupler un modèle 3D magnétostatique résolu par la méthode des éléments finis, un modèle magnétocalorique analytique et un modèle thermo-fluidique résolu par méthode des différences finies. Parallèlement, un banc d’essais a été conçu, optimisé et réalisé, ce banc permettra de faire des mesures fines des différents phénomènes qui interagissent dans la réfrigération magnétique. / The magnetic refrigeration technology is a promising alternative technology to the production of cold. The work of this thesis deals with studying and designing a magnetic refrigeration prototype. A multiphysic model is developed, this model taking into account several magnetic and magnetocaloric aspect that never dealt in the literature. It is used to investigate the influence of a range of parameters on the performance of the AMR. A new test bench of magnetic refrigeration is also designed, it is based on a particular electromagnet that was optimally realized. The magnetic performances are showed and concord with design prevision. Finally, suggestions for future works are provided based on the knowledge presented here.

Energy conversion devices using solid-state magnetocaloric materials have the potential to reduce energy consumption and mitigate environmental pollutants. To overcome the limited magnetic entropy change of magnetocaloric materials, magnetic refrigeration devices typically use the active magnetic regenerator (AMR) cycle. AMR devices have demonstrated promising performance, however costs must be reduced for broad market penetration. Although the magnet cost is of greatest importance for commercialization, literature has decoupled magnet design from AMR optimization. And while multilayered regenerators can improve performance without increasing cost, a number of questions remain unanswered as a result of the prohibitive parameter space. This dissertation explores methods of improving AMR performance and decreasing cost both at the subsystem level, namely the magnetocaloric regenerator, fluid flow system and magnetic field source, and the device level by coupling the regenerator and magnet design problems in a cost optimization framework. To improve AMR performance, multilayered regenerators with second-order magnetocaloric materials are experimentally and numerically investigated, yielding insight on how individual layers behave and interact over a wide range of regenerator compositions and operating parameters. An efficient AMR modeling approach is presented where individual layers are treated as cascaded AMR elements, and simulations are in excellent agreement with experiments. Insights from the computationally efficient model are used to inform device modifications, and a no-load temperature span of 40 K is measured in close proximity to the simulated optimum; one of the highest in literature. To simultaneously decrease AMR costs, a permanent magnet optimization framework is explored that is conducive to nonlinear objectives and constraints. This is used to investigate the optimal design of permanent magnet structures with reduced rare-earth permanent magnet materials. The regenerator and magnet design problems are then coupled in a permanent magnet topology optimization to minimize the combined capital and operating costs of an AMR. The optimal magnetic field waveform and the optimal means of producing this waveform are simultaneously obtained. The lifetime ownership costs of the optimized AMR device are shown to be in the realm of existing entry-level cooling devices. The presented cost optimization framework is of interest to both scientists and engineers, and demonstrates the importance of fast AMR models in identifying system designs, regenerator compositions and operating regimes that increase AMR performance and decrease cost. / Graduate

Neste trabalho estudamos os aspectos teóricos dos efeitos magnetocalórico e barocalórico em sistemas físicos simples com dois e quatro níveis de energia. Para esta finalidade utilizamos um hamiltoniano que considera um sistema de momentos localizados interagindo entre si e com um campo magnético externo. No hamiltoniano também são incluídos a interação magnetoelástica, e um termo extra para simular anisotropia. O efeito de pressão externa é levado em consideração através da renormalização do parâmetro deinteração de troca. Fizemos um estudo sistemático das propriedades magnetocalóricas e barocalóricas para vários conjuntos de parâmetros do modelo. Os resultados obtidos mostram diversos tipos de comportamento dos potenciais magnetocalóricos, como o efeito mesa, o efeito inverso, o efeito gigante e uma estrutura com dois picos. / In this work we study the theoretical aspects of the magnetocaloric and barocaloric effect in simple physical systems with two and four energy levels. In order to do that, we used a Hamiltonian that consider local magnetic moments interacting among them and with an external magnetic field.We include in the Hamiltonian the magnetoelastic interaction, and an extra term to simulate anisotropy. We consider the external pressure effect using a renormalization of the interaction exchange parameter. We performed systematical study about the magnetocaloric and barocaloric properties for a lot of sets of model parameters. The results show different types of behavior of the magnetocaloric potentials, such as the table-like effect, the inverse effect, the giant effect and a structure with two peaks.

Neste trabalho estudamos os aspectos teóricos dos efeitos magnetocalórico e barocalórico em sistemas físicos simples com dois e quatro níveis de energia. Para esta finalidade utilizamos um hamiltoniano que considera um sistema de momentos localizados interagindo entre si e com um campo magnético externo. No hamiltoniano também são incluídos a interação magnetoelástica, e um termo extra para simular anisotropia. O efeito de pressão externa é levado em consideração através da renormalização do parâmetro deinteração de troca. Fizemos um estudo sistemático das propriedades magnetocalóricas e barocalóricas para vários conjuntos de parâmetros do modelo. Os resultados obtidos mostram diversos tipos de comportamento dos potenciais magnetocalóricos, como o efeito mesa, o efeito inverso, o efeito gigante e uma estrutura com dois picos. / In this work we study the theoretical aspects of the magnetocaloric and barocaloric effect in simple physical systems with two and four energy levels. In order to do that, we used a Hamiltonian that consider local magnetic moments interacting among them and with an external magnetic field.We include in the Hamiltonian the magnetoelastic interaction, and an extra term to simulate anisotropy. We consider the external pressure effect using a renormalization of the interaction exchange parameter. We performed systematical study about the magnetocaloric and barocaloric properties for a lot of sets of model parameters. The results show different types of behavior of the magnetocaloric potentials, such as the table-like effect, the inverse effect, the giant effect and a structure with two peaks.