Spin-polarized carriers and ferromagnetism induced by Pt incorporation in ZnO: an experimental and DFT assessment

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• Ferromagnetism is induced by Pt incorporation in ZnO, enhancing its magnetic properties significantly.
• A key finding includes the observed increase in ferromagnetism with Pt concentrations of 0.02, 0.06, and 0.10 wt%.
• Assessment using both experimental methods and density functional theory (DFT) tapped into detailed structural and microstructural properties.
• These insights highlight the potential for optimizing magnetic materials but call for further research on synthesis techniques.