scholarly journals Luminescence of SiO2-BaF2:Tb3+, Eu3+ Nano-Glass-Ceramics Made from Sol–Gel Method at Low Temperature

Nanomaterials ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 259
Author(s):  
Natalia Pawlik ◽  
Barbara Szpikowska-Sroka ◽  
Tomasz Goryczka ◽  
Ewa Pietrasik ◽  
Wojciech A. Pisarski
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Dsc Measurements ◽  
Decay Times

The synthesis and characterization of multicolor light-emitting nanomaterials based on rare earths (RE3+) are of great importance due to their possible use in optoelectronic devices, such as LEDs or displays. In the present work, oxyfluoride glass-ceramics containing BaF2 nanocrystals co-doped with Tb3+, Eu3+ ions were fabricated from amorphous xerogels at 350 °C. The analysis of the thermal behavior of fabricated xerogels was performed using TG/DSC measurements (thermogravimetry (TG), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)). The crystallization of BaF2 phase at the nanoscale was confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) measurements and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the changes in silicate sol–gel host were determined by attenuated total reflectance infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy. The luminescent characterization of prepared sol–gel materials was carried out by excitation and emission spectra along with decay analysis from the 5D4 level of Tb3+. As a result, the visible light according to the electronic transitions of Tb3+ (5D4 → 7FJ (J = 6–3)) and Eu3+ (5D0 → 7FJ (J = 0–4)) was recorded. It was also observed that co-doping with Eu3+ caused the shortening in decay times of the 5D4 state from 1.11 ms to 0.88 ms (for xerogels) and from 6.56 ms to 4.06 ms (for glass-ceramics). Thus, based on lifetime values, the Tb3+/Eu3+ energy transfer (ET) efficiencies were estimated to be almost 21% for xerogels and 38% for nano-glass-ceramics. Therefore, such materials could be successfully predisposed for laser technologies, spectral converters, and three-dimensional displays.

scholarly journals Structural and Photoluminescence Investigations of Tb3+/Eu3+ Co-Doped Silicate Sol-Gel Glass-Ceramics Containing CaF2 Nanocrystals

Materials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 754
Author(s):  
Natalia Pawlik ◽  
Barbara Szpikowska-Sroka ◽  
Tomasz Goryczka ◽  
Joanna Pisarska ◽  
Wojciech A. Pisarski
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Molar Ratio ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Co Doping ◽  
Near Ultraviolet ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Co Doped

In this work, the series of Tb3+/Eu3+ co-doped xerogels and derivative glass-ceramics containing CaF2 nanocrystals were prepared and characterized. The in situ formation of fluoride crystals was verified by an X-ray diffraction technique (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The studies of the Tb3+/Eu3+ energy transfer (ET) process were performed based on excitation and emission spectra along with luminescence decay analysis. According to emission spectra recorded under near-ultraviolet (NUV) excitation (351 nm, 7F6 → 5L9 transition of Tb3+), the mutual coexistence of the 5D4 → 7FJ (J = 6–3) (Tb3+) and the 5D0 → 7FJ (J = 0–4) (Eu3+) luminescence bands was clearly observed. The co-doping also resulted in gradual shortening of a lifetime from the 5D4 state of Tb3+ ions, and the ET efficiencies were varied from ηET = 11.9% (Tb3+:Eu3+ = 1:0.5) to ηET = 22.9% (Tb3+:Eu3+ = 1:2) for xerogels, and from ηET = 25.7% (Tb3+:Eu3+ = 1:0.5) up to ηET = 67.4% (Tb3+:Eu3+ = 1:2) for glass-ceramics. Performed decay analysis from the 5D0 (Eu3+) and the 5D4 (Tb3+) state revealed a correlation with the change in Tb3+–Eu3+ and Eu3+–Eu3+ interionic distances resulting from both the variable Tb3+:Eu3+ molar ratio and their partial segregation in CaF2 nanophase.

scholarly journals Luminescent Properties of Eu3+-Doped Hybrid SiO2-PMMA Material for Photonic Applications

Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pablo Trejo-García ◽  
Rodolfo Palomino-Merino ◽  
Juan De la Cruz ◽  
José Espinosa ◽  
Raúl Aceves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Luminescent Properties ◽  
Inorganic Materials ◽  
Visible Range ◽  
Europium Nitrate ◽  
Excitation Spectra ◽  
Decay Times ◽  
Polymer Component

Hybrid organic-inorganic materials are of great interest for various applications. Here, we report on the synthesis and optical characterization of silica-PMMA samples with different Eu3+ molar concentrations. The optical properties of this material make it suitable for photonic applications. The samples were prepared using the sol-gel method, mixing tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) as a silica glass precursor and methyl methacrylate (PMMA) as a polymer component. Europium nitrate pentahydrate was then added in six different molar concentrations (0.0, 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, and 1%) to obtain as many different samples of the material. The absorption spectra were obtained applying the Kubelka–Munk formula to the diffuse reflectance spectra of the samples, all in the wavelength range between 240 and 2500 nm. The emission and excitation measurements were made in the visible range. Five bands could be identified in the emission spectra, related to electronic transitions of the ion Eu3+ (4D0→7Fi, i from 0 to 4). In the excitation spectra, the following bands were detected: 7F0→5G3 (379 nm), 7F0→5G2 (380 nm), 7F0→5L6 (392 nm), 7F0→5D3 (407 nm), 7F0→5D2 (462 nm), and 7F0→5D1 (530 nm). The emission decay times were measured for the different samples and showed an inverse dependence with the Eu3+ concentration.

ChemInform Abstract: Preparation and Characterization of Machinable Mica Glass-Ceramics by the Sol-Gel Process.

ChemInform ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
T. HAMASAKI ◽  
K. EGUCHI ◽  
Y. KOYANAGI ◽  
A. MATSUMOTO ◽  
T. UTSUNOMIYA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Sol Gel Process

Novel Glass-Ceramics for Dental Application by Sol Gel Technique

2008 ◽  
Vol 396-398 ◽  
pp. 153-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xanthippi Chatzistavrou ◽  
E. Hatzistavrou ◽  
Nikolaos Kantiranis ◽  
Lambrini Papadopoulou ◽  
Eleana Kontonasaki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Glass Ceramic ◽  
Preparation Method ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Dental Restorations ◽  
Gel Technique ◽  
Gel Preparation ◽  
Dental Applications ◽  
Potential Use

The aim of this study was the fabrication using a sol-gel technique of a new glass-ceramic with potential use in dental applications. The characterization of the composition and microstructural properties of the produced material confirmed the similarity between the new sol-gel derived glass-ceramic and a commercial leucite based fluorapatite dental glass-ceramic. The produced material has potential application in dental restorations and it is expected to exhibit better control of composition, microstructure and properties due to the intrinsic advantages of the sol-gel preparation method.

scholarly journals A Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Highly Crystalline Submicro-Sized BiFeO3

Materials ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 3035
Author(s):  
Dovydas Karoblis ◽  
Diana Griesiute ◽  
Kestutis Mazeika ◽  
Dalis Baltrunas ◽  
Dmitry V. Karpinsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bismuth Ferrite ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Xrd Analysis ◽  
Synthetic Approach ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Dsc Measurements ◽  
Optimal Annealing Temperature ◽  
Synthesized Materials

In this study, a highly crystalline bismuth ferrite (BFO) powder was synthesized using a novel, very simple, and cost-effective synthetic approach. It was demonstrated that the optimal annealing temperature for the preparation of highly-pure BFO is 650 °C. At lower or higher temperatures, the formation of neighboring crystal phases was observed. The thermal behavior of BFO precursor gel was investigated by thermogravimetric and differential scanning calorimetry (TG-DSC) measurements. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis and Mössbauer spectroscopy were employed for the investigation of structural properties. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) was used to evaluate morphological features of the synthesized materials. The obtained powders were also characterized by magnetization measurements, which showed antiferromagnetic behavior of BFO powders.

A Unique Approach to Characterization of Sol-Gel-Derived Rare-Earth-Doped Oxyfluoride Glass-Ceramics

2012 ◽  
Vol 96 (2) ◽  
pp. 476-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Go Kawamura ◽  
Ryota Yoshimura ◽  
Kazunari Ota ◽  
Song-Yul Oh ◽  
Norio Hakiri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rare Earth ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Oxyfluoride Glass ◽  
Unique Approach ◽  
Rare Earth Doped

Structural and Spectroscopic Assessment of Er3+-Activated SiO2-HfO2 Glass Ceramics Planar Waveguides

2008 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
L. Minati ◽  
Giorgio Speranza ◽  
Yoann Jestin ◽  
Cristina Armellini ◽  
Andrea Chiappini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Treatment ◽  
Spinodal Decomposition ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Glass Ceramics ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Planar Waveguides ◽  
Material Structure ◽  
Crystalline Environment ◽  
Concentration Threshold

Two series of xHfO2 - (100-x) SiO2 (x=10, 20, 30 mol%) glass-ceramics planar waveguides doped with 0.3 mol% Er3+ ions were prepared by the sol-gel route. A thermal treatment at 1000°C was applied to the second series of samples to nucleate HfO2 crystals. The waveguides were analyzed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy to study the effect of the Hf concentration and of the annealing on the material structure. XPS shows that in the first series of samples a Hf concentration threshold exists. Above this threshold the material undergoes a spinodal decomposition with formation of HfO2 rich domains. In the second series of samples the presence of thermal treatment lowers the concentration threshold so that the phase separation occurs also at a Hf concentration of 10%mol. In the waveguides where spinodal decomposition in present, the emission spectra from the Er3+ ions reveal a sensible narrowing of the 4I13/2 → 4I15/2 line. This demonstrates the presence of a crystalline environment for the Er3+ ions since the inhomogeneous broadening due to the disordered glassy network is suppressed. These results may have important implications for the fabrication of photonic devices with increased efficiency.

Preparation of Y4MgSi3O13:Tb3+,Ce3+ Green Emitting Phosphor for White Light Emitting Diodes and its Luminescence Study

2011 ◽  
Vol 415-417 ◽  
pp. 1333-1339
Author(s):  
Guo Hua Song ◽  
Bin Jiang ◽  
Jian Wen Miao ◽  
Bang Dong Ding
Keyword(s):  
Sol Gel ◽  
Emission Spectra ◽  
Green Emission ◽  
Green Phosphor ◽  
Preparation Temperature ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Optimal Doping ◽  
Optimal Doping Concentration ◽  
White Light Emitting Diodes ◽  
Luminescence Characteristics

The Y4MgSi3O13:Tb3+,Ce3+green phosphors are synthesized by sol-gel method, the preparation temperature, reduction atmosphere and luminescence characteristics of Y4MgSi3O13doped with single Ce3+ions and Ce3+,Tb3+ions have been studied. The excitation and emission spectra of phosphors is determined by fluorescence spectrophotometer. The results show that: luminous intensity of Y4MgSi3O13:Tb3+phosphors increased after doped with Ce3+ions and the optimal doping concentration of Ce3+is 0.04. Y3.94MgSi3O13: 0.02Tb3+,0.04Ce3+green phosphor has the best luminescence characteristics under reduction atmosphere(H2:N2=1:3) at 1000°C, the phosphor gives intense green emission at 550nm originating from the5D4→7F5transition of Tb3+ions.

Effect of the drying on morphology and texture of aerogels and zirconia cryogels

MRS Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (64) ◽  
pp. 3513-3521
Author(s):  
Tzipatly A. Esquivel-Castro ◽  
Antonia Martínez-Luévanos ◽  
Luis Alfonso García-Cerda ◽  
Juan C. Contreras-Esquivel ◽  
Pascual Bartolo Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Delivery ◽  
Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide ◽  
Sol Gel ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Supercritical Drying ◽  
Sem Images ◽  
Texture Properties ◽  
Dimensional Network ◽  
Zirconia Aerogel

ABSTRACTDue to their excellent properties, aerogel has attracted the attention of the scientific community to use it in the biomedical area as a drug delivery system. This work reports on the synthesis and characterization of ZrO2 aerogels and cryogels obtained by the sol-gel method. The influence of different cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and the type of drying on structural, morphological and texture properties of ZrO2 aerogels and cryogels was investigated. SEM images reveal that a porous interconnected three-dimensional network was formed into aerogels due to supercritical drying. Zirconia aerogel sample has a specific surface area (SBET) larger than zirconia cryogels. Therefore, our results indicate that zirconia aerogel is an adequate material for applications in drug delivery systems.

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