scholarly journals Novel Er3+ doped heavy metals-oxyfluorophosphate glass as a blue emitter

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aly Saeed ◽  
S. Sobaih ◽  
W. Abu-raia ◽  
A. Abdelghany ◽  
Sh. Heikel
Keyword(s):  
Glass Structure ◽  
Glass Network ◽  
Blue Emission ◽  
High Refractive Index ◽  
Photonic Devices ◽  
Excitation Wavelength ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Prepared Glass ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Abstract Developed P2O5-ZnO-PbO-WO3-NaF glasses containing Er3+ ions were prepared by the melt/casting procedures. X-ray diffraction patterns confirmed the amorphicity of the prepared materials. The density and Fourier Transform Infrared FTIR spectroscopy showed that Er3+ ions play a modifier role and the studied glasses have low phonon energy. The observed decrease in the measured glass transition temperature indicates that the decrease in the bonding strength of the studied glass structure. The studied glass has a high thermal stability. Vickers microhardness results showed the weakening of the glass network. Measured UV-Vis absorption spectra exhibited several bands in the ultraviolet and visible regions. The studied glass has a high refractive index. The metallization criterion showed that the studied glasses have an insulating behavior. The metallization criterion values of the present glasses are in the range of nonlinear optical materials. Under 320 nm excitation wavelength, the studied glass generates three blue bands at 446, 457, and 473 nm. The CIE-1931 chromaticity diagram coordinates confirmed the blue emission of the prepared glass. According to the obtained results, the produced glasses have a high potential for using as efficient luminescence materials for photonic devices in the blue region.

scholarly journals Structural, Optical, and Photocatalytic Properties of ZnSe Nanoparticles Influenced by the Milling Time

Crystals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1125
Author(s):  
Bui Thi Thu Hien ◽  
Vu Thanh Mai ◽  
Pham Thi Thuy ◽  
Vu Xuan Hoa ◽  
Tran Thi Kim Chi
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectra ◽  
Milling Time ◽  
Blue Emission ◽  
Near Band Edge ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Znse Nanoparticles ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Average Size

ZnSe nanoparticles (NPs) were prepared by combining both hydrothermal and mechanical milling methods. Transmission electron microscopy images show that fabricated ZnSe NPs with a sphere-like shape have an average size (d) in the range of 20–100 nm, affected by changing the milling time from 10 to 60 min. All the samples crystalize in zincblende-type structure without impurities, as confirmed by analyzing X-ray diffraction patterns, Raman spectra, and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. Carefully checking Raman spectra, we have observed the broadening and redshift of vibration modes as decreasing NP size, which are ascribed to extra appearance of disorder and defects. The photoluminescence study has found a blue emission at 462 nm attributed to the excitonic near-band edge and a broad defect-related emission around 520–555 nm. Increasing milling time leads to the decrease in the exciton-emission intensity, while the defect-related emissions increase gradually. Interestingly, as decreasing d, we have observed an improved photodegradation of Rhodamine B under UV irradiation, proving application potentials of ZnSe NPs in photocatalytic activity.

scholarly journals Structural Role of Nd2O3 as Dopant Material in Modified Borate Glasses and Glass Ceramics

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. A. Shaalan ◽  
Gomaa El-Damrawi ◽  
A.K. Hassan ◽  
M. Hamed Misbah
Keyword(s):  
Molar Volume ◽  
Glass Structure ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Glass Network ◽  
Amorphous Structure ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Melt Quenching ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
X Ray

Abstract Glasses in the system xNd2O3-(46-x)B2O3-27CaO-24.4Na2O-2.6 P2O5 (0 ≤ x ≤ 4 mol%) have been prepared via conventional melt quenching technique. X-ray diffraction (XRD) spectra have showed that the amorphous structure is dominant in glasses of Nd2O3 concentrations ≤ 0.5 mol%. But formation of a more ordered structure is confirmed at higher Nd2O3 values. Result based on differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) shows an increase in glass transition temperature (Tg) with increasing Nd2O3 at expense of B2O3 contents. Vicker hardness (Hv) and density (D) are used to correlate the glass structure with its properties. The measured density is found to be increased whereas the molar volume is decreased with increasing Nd2O3 content. The calculated molar volume (Vm) and free spaces (Vf) are both decreased due to filling process which is suggested to be carried out by Nd3+ of larger size than that of B3+. Decreasing of Vm and Vf can reflect the increase in bridging bonds in the glass network which in turns results in increasing of both Tg and of the investigated compositions.

Two-dimensional Wide-Angle X-ray Scattering on a Cm-doped borosilicate glass in a beryllium container

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 214-223
Author(s):  
Olivier Bouty ◽  
Laure Ramond ◽  
Kathy Dardenne ◽  
Jörg Rothe
Keyword(s):  
Borosilicate Glass ◽  
Structural Changes ◽  
Glass Network ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Wide Angle ◽  
Two Dimensional ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
X Ray Scattering ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The two-dimensional wide-angle X-ray diffraction technique was applied to a Cm-doped borosilicate glass in a beryllium container. The experiment involved a high-energy X-ray beam and an image plate. It is shown that it is possible to extract the structure factor of the radioactive glass successfully from diffraction patterns and compare it with that of the pristine one. Striking differences appear under the first diffraction peak, revealing new sub-structures for the radioactive glass. It is suggested that they could be related to structural changes in the medium-range order, in particular the size distribution of rings or chains under the influence of mixed interactions between the glass network, α-particles and recoil nuclei.

Enhancement of Blue Emission via Upconversion in Solid-State Synthesized Hexagonal NaYF4:Ln3+

2008 ◽  
Vol 368-372 ◽  
pp. 398-401 ◽  
Author(s):  
You Na Wu ◽  
Chang Hua Cheng ◽  
Zhao Xian Xiong
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Hexagonal Phase ◽  
Blue Emission ◽  
Upconversion Emission ◽  
Continuous Wave Laser ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Reducing Atmosphere ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Hexagonal NaYF4:Ln3+ (Ln3+=Yb3+ and Tm3+) was prepared via solid-state synthesis route. The synthesized powders were identified with X-ray diffraction patterns. Hexagonal phase was obtained by heating the powders at 550°C in reducing atmosphere, and the ions of Yb3+ and Tm3+ were completely incorporated into the lattice of hexagonal NaYF4 in the doping concentration range. Microstructure of the phosphor was observed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Intense blue (1G4→3H6, 1D2→3F4) and weak red (1G4→3F4) upconversion emission of Tm3+ ions with the energy transferred from Yb3+ ions were observed in the phosphor excited with a 980nm continuous wave laser diode. The intensity of blue emission was effectively enhanced by suitable doping of Tm3+ and Yb3+ ions, and strongest blue emission was obtained with the concentration of 0.2mol% Tm3+ and 40mol% Yb3+ doped.

Evaluation of Freezing Methods by Low Temperature X-Ray Diffraction

1977 ◽  
Vol 35 ◽  
pp. 330-333
Author(s):  
T. Gulik-Krzywicki ◽  
M.J. Costello
Keyword(s):  
Biological Materials ◽  
Molecular Organization ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Glass Capillary ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Rate Dependent ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Freeze Etching ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Set Up

Freeze-etching electron microscopy is currently one of the best methods for studying molecular organization of biological materials. Its application, however, is still limited by our imprecise knowledge about the perturbations of the original organization which may occur during quenching and fracturing of the samples and during the replication of fractured surfaces. Although it is well known that the preservation of the molecular organization of biological materials is critically dependent on the rate of freezing of the samples, little information is presently available concerning the nature and the extent of freezing-rate dependent perturbations of the original organizations. In order to obtain this information, we have developed a method based on the comparison of x-ray diffraction patterns of samples before and after freezing, prior to fracturing and replication.Our experimental set-up is shown in Fig. 1. The sample to be quenched is placed on its holder which is then mounted on a small metal holder (O) fixed on a glass capillary (p), whose position is controlled by a micromanipulator.

Examination of Rabbit Fc Crystals

1968 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 140-141
Author(s):  
J. P. Robinson ◽  
P. G. Lenhert
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Flat Plate ◽  
Phosphate Buffer ◽  
Asymmetric Unit ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Neutral Ph ◽  
Small Crystals ◽  
Carbon Coated ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

Crystallographic studies of rabbit Fc using X-ray diffraction patterns were recently reported. The unit cell constants were reported to be a = 69. 2 A°, b = 73. 1 A°, c = 60. 6 A°, B = 104° 30', space group P21, monoclinic, volume of asymmetric unit V = 148, 000 A°3. The molecular weight of the fragment was determined to be 55, 000 ± 2000 which is in agreement with earlier determinations by other methods.Fc crystals were formed in water or dilute phosphate buffer at neutral pH. The resulting crystal was a flat plate as previously described. Preparations of small crystals were negatively stained by mixing the suspension with equal volumes of 2% silicotungstate at neutral pH. A drop of the mixture was placed on a carbon coated grid and allowed to stand for a few minutes. The excess liquid was removed and the grid was immediately put in the microscope.

Control of the phase composition of advanced calcium phosphates using an x-ray diffractometer with a curved position-sensitive detector

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (6) ◽  
pp. 29-35
Author(s):  
V. P. Sirotinkin ◽  
O. V. Baranov ◽  
A. Yu. Fedotov ◽  
S. M. Barinov
Keyword(s):  
Phase Composition ◽  
Calcium Phosphates ◽  
Position Sensitive Detector ◽  
Sensitive Detector ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Impurity Phases ◽  
Position Sensitive ◽  
Diffraction Peaks ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The results of studying the phase composition of advanced calcium phosphates Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, β-Ca3(PO4)2, α-Ca3(PO4)2, CaHPO4 · 2H2O, Ca8(HPO4)2(PO4)4 · 5H2O using an x-ray diffractometer with a curved position-sensitive detector are presented. Optimal experimental conditions (angular positions of the x-ray tube and detector, size of the slits, exposure time) were determined with allowance for possible formation of the impurity phases during synthesis. The construction features of diffractometers with a position-sensitive detector affecting the profile characteristics of x-ray diffraction peaks are considered. The composition for calibration of the diffractometer (a mixture of sodium acetate and yttrium oxide) was determined. Theoretical x-ray diffraction patterns for corresponding calcium phosphates are constructed on the basis of the literature data. These x-ray diffraction patterns were used to determine the phase composition of the advanced calcium phosphates. The features of advanced calcium phosphates, which should be taken into account during the phase analysis, are indicated. The powder of high-temperature form of tricalcium phosphate strongly adsorbs water from the environment. A strong texture is observed on the x-ray diffraction spectra of dicalcium phosphate dihydrate. A rather specific x-ray diffraction pattern of octacalcium phosphate pentahydrate revealed the only one strong peak at small angles. In all cases, significant deviations are observed for the recorded angular positions and relative intensity of the diffraction peaks. The results of the study of experimentally obtained mixtures of calcium phosphate are presented. It is shown that the graphic comparison of experimental x-ray diffraction spectra and pre-recorded spectra of the reference calcium phosphates and possible impurity phases is the most effective method. In this case, there is no need for calibration. When using this method, the total time for analysis of one sample is no more than 10 min.

Infrared spectroscopic study of the YPO4-YCrO4 system

1985 ◽  
Vol 50 (10) ◽  
pp. 2139-2145
Author(s):  
Alexander Muck ◽  
Eva Šantavá ◽  
Bohumil Hájek
Keyword(s):  
Spectroscopic Study ◽  
Infrared Spectra ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Mixed Crystals ◽  
Crystal Symmetry ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopic Study ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Infrared Spectroscopic ◽  
Diffraction Patterns

The infrared spectra and powder X-ray diffraction patterns of polycrystalline YPO4-YCrO4 samples are studied from the point of view of their crystal symmetry. Mixed crystals of the D4h19 symmetry are formed over the region of 0-30 mol.% YPO4 in YCrO4. The Td → D2d → D2 or C2v(GS eff) correlation is appropriate for both PO43- and CrO43- anions.

scholarly journals Waste and Solar Energy: An Eco-Friendly Way for Glass Melting

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Isabel Padilla ◽  
Maximina Romero ◽  
José I. Robla ◽  
Aurora López-Delgado
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Glass Melting ◽  
Glass Network ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Concentrated Solar Energy ◽  
Calcium Source ◽  
The Aluminum Industry

In this work, concentrated solar energy (CSE) was applied to an energy-intensive process such as the vitrification of waste with the aim of manufacturing glasses. Different types of waste were used as raw materials: a hazardous waste from the aluminum industry as aluminum source; two residues from the food industry (eggshell and mussel shell) and dolomite ore as calcium source; quartz sand was also employed as glass network former. The use of CSE allowed obtaining glasses in the SiO2-Al2O3-CaO system at exposure time as short as 15 min. The raw materials, their mixtures, and the resulting glasses were characterized by means of X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction, and differential thermal analysis. The feasibility of combining a renewable energy, as solar energy and different waste for the manufacture of glasses, would highly contribute to circular economy and environmental sustainability.

scholarly journals Deep learning for visualization and novelty detection in large X-ray diffraction datasets

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lars Banko ◽  
Phillip M. Maffettone ◽  
Dennis Naujoks ◽  
Daniel Olds ◽  
Alfred Ludwig
Keyword(s):  
Thin Film ◽  
Crystal Structure ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Novelty Detection ◽  
Structural Similarity ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diffraction Patterns ◽  
Post Hoc

AbstractWe apply variational autoencoders (VAE) to X-ray diffraction (XRD) data analysis on both simulated and experimental thin-film data. We show that crystal structure representations learned by a VAE reveal latent information, such as the structural similarity of textured diffraction patterns. While other artificial intelligence (AI) agents are effective at classifying XRD data into known phases, a similarly conditioned VAE is uniquely effective at knowing what it doesn’t know: it can rapidly identify data outside the distribution it was trained on, such as novel phases and mixtures. These capabilities demonstrate that a VAE is a valuable AI agent for aiding materials discovery and understanding XRD measurements both ‘on-the-fly’ and during post hoc analysis.

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