Sílvia Soreto

Dr. Sílvia Soreto

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Academic Career Length

15Years (2012-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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24 February 2025 in Inorganics
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FTFaouzia Tayari
Faouzia Tayari
Sílvia SoretoSílvia Soreto
Sílvia Soreto
Manuel Pedro Fernandes GraçaManuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
Manuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
KNKais Iben Nassar
Kais Iben Nassar
Perovskite materials have emerged as one of the most promising classes of compounds in recent years due to their unique combination of electrical, dielectric, and magnetic properties, which make them ideal candidates for a wide range of advanced technological applications. This comprehensive review explores the latest developments in the electrical, dielectric, and magnetic behavior of perovskites, providing an in-depth analysis of the underlying mechanisms and their potential for improving device performance. The review covers the fundamental aspects of charge transport, polarization, and magnetic interactions in perovskite structures including the impact of crystal symmetry, ion migration, and external stimuli on their properties. Moreover, it highlights the various strategies used to tailor these properties through compositional engineering, doping, and structural modifications, resulting in enhanced efficiency, stability, and multifunctionality in applications such as photovoltaics, capacitors, dielectric resonators, and spintronic devices. Additionally, the paper addresses the challenges associated with the practical implementation of perovskite materials including stability issues under harsh environmental conditions and scalability for industrial applications. The review concludes with an outlook on future directions, emphasizing the need for further research to overcome these challenges and unlock the full potential of perovskite materials in next-generation electronics, energy storage, and magnetic devices.

19 August 2025 in Gels
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KNKais Iben Nassar
Kais Iben Nassar
Sílvia SoretoSílvia Soreto
Sílvia Soreto
Manuel Pedro Fernandes GraçaManuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
Manuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
Spintronics, an interdisciplinary field merging magnetism and electronics, has attracted considerable interest due to its potential to transform data storage, logic devices, and emerging quantum technologies. Among the materials explored for spintronic applications, metal oxide nanostructures synthesized via sol–gel methods offer a unique combination of low-cost processing, structural tunability, and defect-mediated magnetic control. This comprehensive review presents a critical overview of recent advances in sol–gel-derived magnetic oxides, such as Co-doped ZnO, La1−xSrxMnO3, Fe3O4, NiFe2O4, and transition-metal-doped TiO2, with emphasis on synthesis strategies, the dopant distribution, and room-temperature ferromagnetic behavior. Key spintronic functionalities, including magnetoresistance, spin polarization, and magnetodielectric effects, are systematically examined. Importantly, this review differentiates itself from the prior literature by explicitly connecting sol–gel chemistry parameters to spin-dependent properties and by offering a comparative analysis of multiple oxide systems. Critical challenges such as phase purity, reproducibility, and defect control are also addressed. This paper concludes by outlining future research directions, including green synthesis, the integration with 2D materials, and machine-learning-assisted optimization. Overall, this work bridges sol–gel synthesis and spintronic material design, offering a roadmap for advancing next-generation oxide-based spintronic devices.

1 August 2012 in Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids
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Sílvia SoretoSílvia Soreto
Sílvia Soreto
Manuel Pedro Fernandes GraçaManuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
Manuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
Luis CostaLuis Costa
Luis Costa

1 May 2020 in Materials Science and Engineering: B
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Sílvia SoretoSílvia Soreto
Sílvia Soreto
FAF. Amaral
F. Amaral
MGM.P.F. Graça
M.P.F. Graça
LCL.C. Costa
L.C. Costa

16 April 2025 in Nanomaterials
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FTFaouzia Tayari
Faouzia Tayari
Sílvia SoretoSílvia Soreto
Sílvia Soreto
Manuel Pedro Fernandes GraçaManuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
Manuel Pedro Fernandes Graça
KNKais Iben Nassar
Kais Iben Nassar
Metal halide perovskites have emerged as a groundbreaking material class for photovoltaic applications, owing to their exceptional optoelectronic properties, tunable bandgap, and cost-effective fabrication processes. This review offers a comprehensive analysis of recent advancements in synthesis, structural engineering, and characterization of metal halide perovskites for efficient solar energy conversion. We explore a range of fabrication techniques, including solution processing, vapor deposition, and nanostructuring, emphasizing their impact on material stability, efficiency, and scalability. Additionally, we discuss key characterization methods, such as X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, impedance spectroscopy, and optical analysis, that provide insights into the structural, electrical, and optical properties of these materials. Despite significant progress, challenges related to long-term stability, degradation mechanisms, and environmental sustainability persist. This review delves into current strategies for enhancing the durability and performance of perovskite-based photovoltaics and highlights emerging trends in device integration and commercialization. Finally, we provide future perspectives on optimizing material design and overcoming existing limitations to guide continued research in this rapidly advancing field.

12 June 2025 in Gels
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FTFaouzia Tayari
Faouzia Tayari
KNKais Iben Nassar
Kais Iben Nassar
JCJoão Ferreira Carvalho
João Ferreira Carvalho
Sílvia SoretoSílvia Soreto
Sílvia Soreto
IHImen Hammami
Imen Hammami
Manuel ValenteManuel Valente
Manuel Valente
In this study, BiBaO3 perovskite was successfully synthesized via the sol–gel method and thoroughly characterized to evaluate its structural, microstructural, dielectric, electrical, and magnetic properties. X-ray diffraction (XRD) confirmed the formation of a single-phase perovskite structure with high crystallinity. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) coupled with energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) revealed a uniform grain morphology and elemental composition consistent with the intended stoichiometry. Dielectric measurements exhibited strong frequency-dependent behavior, suggesting potential for capacitive applications. The electrical conductivity displayed thermally activated behavior, indicative of semiconducting characteristics. Magnetic measurements showed weak ferromagnetic behavior at room temperature, an unusual observation for undoped BaBiO3-based systems. This magnetism may stem from subtle structural distortions or compositional variations introduced during synthesis. Comparison with previously reported studies underscores the significant influence of the synthesis route and microstructural features on the multifunctional properties of BiBaO3. Overall, the results highlight the promise of sol–gel-derived BiBaO3 as a candidate for multifunctional electronic and magnetic applications.