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We present a comprehensive microscopic insight into the spin configurations within the bond-frustrated cubicspinel compound MnCr2S4 directly unveiled through extensive single-crystal neutron diffraction studies carriedout in zero magnetic field and in fields up to 35 T. While our zero field results confirm the ferrimagnetic structurewith an antiparallel arrangement of the magnetic Cr3+ and Mn2+ sublattices below TFiM ≈ 65 K, as well as thepresence of the exotic Yafet-Kittel phase below TYK ≈ 5 K, our data measured in fields enable us to preciselydetermine the field-induced magnetic structures and their evolution across the phase transitions at μ0H1 ≈ 11 Tand μ0H2 ≈ 25 T and beyond that towards μ0H3 (≈50 T). [...]

Due to their desirable properties, NASICON-type LATP materials are considered strong candidates for use as solid-state electrolytes in lithium batteries. However, their ionic conductivity, essential for optimal battery performance, remains lower than liquid electrolytes. [...]

NASICON-type solid electrolytes feature prominently in the improved safety and energy density of solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). Achieving high ionic conductivity in these electrolytes is key to optimizing their performance. [...]

This study investigates novel ZnO-doped lithium-titanium-phosphate glasses, synthesized via the melt-quenching method, and characterizes their physical, structural, thermal, optical, chemical, mechanical, and electrical properties, with a focus on the impact of varying ZnO content on these properties. An increase in ZnO content from 20 mol% to 27.27 mol% induces significant local structural changes, promoting enhanced network polymerization, density, and chemical durability, while concurrently reducing thermal stability and mechanical strength. [...]