Preparation and Superconductivity of Ho-Substituted YBCO Thin Films

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Luminescence Properties of Ce~(3 ) in KMF_3(M=Mg,Ca,Sr,Ba) Hosts with Perovskite Structure

ＬｕｍｉｎｅｓｃｅｎｃｅＰｒｏｐｅｒｔｉｅｓｏｆＣｅ３＋ｉｎＫＭＦ３（Ｍ＝Ｍｇ，Ｃａ，Ｓｒ，Ｂａ）ＨｏｓｔｓｗｉｔｈＰｅｒｏｖｓｋｉｔｅＳｔｒｕｃｔｕｒｅＺｈａｎｇＪｉｌｉｎ（张吉林）（ＬｉａｏｙａｎｇＰｅｔｒｏｃｈｅｍｉｃａｌＥｎｇｉｎｅｒｉｎｇ...     

Doping effect of rare-earth (lanthanum,neodymium and gadolinium) ions on structural,optical, dielectric and magnetic properties of copper nanoferrites

Copper and rare earth-doped (RE = La, Gd, Nd) CuFe_1.85RE_0.15O₄ nanoferrites were prepared using the sonochemical method. The effective doping of rare-earth (La³⁺, Nd³⁺, Gd³⁺) ions with copper nanoferrites was confirmed by X-ray diffraction. The tetrahedral and octahedral sites of the nanoferrites were identified through the Fourier transform infrared spectra. The doping of rare-earth elements enhances the optical bandgap energy of the nanoferrites that are observed through Ultraviolet–DRS spectra. The oxidation state of the elements Cu 2p, La 3d, Nd 3d, Gd 3d, Fe 2p and O 1s was analyzed. Scanning electron microscopy images indicate a spherical morphology with agglomeration to some elongate. The values of dielectric constant and conductivity decrease considerably due to doping rare-earth ions in copper nanoferrites. Low saturation magnetization and high coercivity values of rare earth-doped copper nanoferrites are observed from the typical hysteresis curves.     

Removal of organic pollutants by lanthanide-doped MIL-53(Fe) metal-organic frameworks:Effect of dopant type in magnetite precursor

A series of undoped and lanthanide doped MIL-53(Fe)/Ln-Fe₃O₄(Ln=La,Nd,or Gd) metal-organic frameworks(MOFs) were prepared by the solvothermal method.All prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),Brunauer-Emmett-Teller(BET) measurements,scanning electron microscopy(SEM),and thermal analysis.XRD and FT-IR results ascertain the successful MOF formation for all prepared samples.MIL-53(Fe)/La-Fe₃O_...     

Multi-site occupancies and luminescence properties of cyan-emitting Ca9-xNaGd2/3(PO4)7:Eu2+phosphors for white light-emitting diodes

Cyan-emitting Ca₉NaGd_2/3(PO₄)₇:Eu²⁺phosphors were synthesized via high temperature solid-state route.X-ray powder diffraction(XRD)and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)were used to verify the phase and morphology of the Ca₉NaGd_2/3(PO₄)₇:Eu²⁺(CNGP:Eu²⁺)phosphors.The as-obtained phosphor exhibits a broad excitation band of 250-420 nm,which is near the ultraviolet region.An intense asymmetric cyan emission at 496 nm corresponds to the 5 d-4 f transition of Eu²⁺.The multiplesite luminescent properties of Eu²⁺ions in CNGP benefit from versatile structure ofβ-Ca3(PO4)2 compounds.The effective energy transfer distance is 5.46 nm(through the spectral overlap calculation),validating that the resonant energy migration type is via dipole-dipole interaction mechanism.Compared to the initial one at room temperature,the luminescent intensity of CNGP:Eu²⁺phosphor can maintain 77%as it is heated up to 420 K.A white light-emitting diode(WLED)with excellent luminesce nt properties was successfully fabricated.Moreover,the CIE chromaticity coordinates of fabricated WLED driven by changing current just change slightly.     

Microstructure of YBCO Superconducting Film on Metal Substrate with YSZ Buffer Layer

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Evolution and deformability of inclusions in Al-killed steel with rare earth-alkali metals (Ca or Mg) combined treatment

The quality of stainless steel is closely related to the deformability of inclusions,which is significantly affected by their compositions.The present study first inve stigated the evolution of inclusion compositions in AI-killed steel with rare earth-alkali metals(Ca or Mg) combined treatme nt through four laboratory-scale experiments.The Ce contents in the final steel are 0.0080 wt%,0.015 wt%,0.016 wt% and 0.010 wt%,respectively.The Mg content is 0.0014 wt% in Ce-Mg combined treated steel,and ...     

Investigation of Interaction of Lanthanides with Hemoglobin and Effect on Oxygen-Carier Function

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Color-tunable Ca10Na(PO4)7:Ce3+/Tb3+/Mn2+ phosphor via energy transfer

A series of Ca_(10)Na(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+)/Tb~(3+)/Mn~(2+)(CNPO:Ce~(3+)/Tb~(3+)/Mn~(2+)) phosphors with high brightness were synthesized by high-temperature solid-state method. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), diffuse reflectance spectra(DRS), photo luminescence(PL) spectra, luminescence decay curves and thermally stability were performed to characterize the as-prepared samples. For Ce~(3+)-doped samples, an intense and broad band emission is present under 265 nm excitation. When Ce~(3+) and Tb~(3+)are codoped, energy transfer(ET) process from Ce3+ to Tb3+ is demonstrated with electric dipole-dipole interaction. The internal and external quantum efficiencies(QEs) of CNPO:0.15 Ce~(3+), 0.04 Tb~(3+), 0.005 Mn~(2+)are measured to 76.79% and 54.11% under 265 nm excitation and temperature-dependent PL intensity can remain 51.78% at 150 ℃ of its initial intensity at 25 ℃. It is indicated that single-phased white lightemitting CNPO:Ce~(3+)/Tb~(3+)/Mn~(2+) phosphor can serve as a promising phosphor for illumination devices.     

Relaxor behavior and superior ferroelectricity of Y2O3-doped (Ba0.98Ca0.02) (Ti0.94Sn0.04Zr0.02)O3 lead-free ceramics

To upgrade the electric properties of lead-free piezoceramics, (1–x)(Ba_0.98Ca_0.02Ti_0.94Sn_0.04Zr_0.02)O₃-xY₂O₃ (abbreviated as (1–x)BCTSZ-xY, x = 0 mol%, 0.02 mol%, 0.04 mol%, 0.06 mol%, 0.08 mol% and 0.1 mol%) ceramics were successfully synthesized by traditional solid-state sintering method. The phase structure and microstructure of ceramics were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and piezoresponse force microscopyeramics (PFM). The electric properties of ceramics were researched through piezoelectric, dielectric and ferroelectric test instruments. The results show that all samples have pure perovskite structure and favorable electric properties. The optimal electric properties which especially include superior ferroelectric properties are gained when Y₂O₃ content is 0.06 mol% (d₃₃ = 419 pC/N, k_p = 52%, T_c = 89.5 °C, ε_r = 26900, tanδ = 2.86%, P_r = 14.41 μC/cm², E_c = 1.8 kV/cm). Moreover, the temperature-dependent dielectricity of samples shows apparent relaxor behavior under different frequencies. The Curie–Weiss law further proves that all samples are typical relaxor ferroelectrics, and the relaxor degree of samples decreases with increase of Y₂O₃ content. In conclusion, Y₂O₃ plays a significant role in enhancing electric properties of BCTSZ ceramics.     

Fabrication and Properties of （Y, Gd）BCO Superconductors

MelttexturingYBCObulksuperconductorexhibitsthecriticalcurrentdensity(Jc)exceeding 1× 10 4 A·cm 2at 77Kandhaspotentialforvariousengineeringappli cations .Recently ,itwasfoundthatREBa2 Cu3Oy(RE :lightrareearthelement)canexhibithigherJcvaluesun derrelativelyhighfieldsduetoasecondpeakthanthatofYBCO[1] .Anditiswidelyacceptedthatthesecondpeakoriginatesfromthepresenceoffield inducedpin ningbyRE rich(12 3)clusters[2 ,3] .MelttexturinggrowthofRE Ba Cu Odependsonthereducedoxygenatmo sphere ,…     

Enhanced luminescence performances of Mn~(4+)-activated Sr_4Al_(14)O_(25) red phosphors by doping with Sc~(3+) ions

A series of non-rare earth Mn⁴⁺-activated strontium aluminate phosphors Sr₄Al₁₄O₂₅:Mn⁴⁺co-doped with Sc³⁺ions were successfully synthesized by a high-temperature solid-state reaction method.XRD result reveals that there is no introduction of additional phase but expansion of lattice with incorporation of Sc34 ions.Excitation and emission spectrum measurement shows that the synthesized phosphors can be efficiently excited by near-ultraviolet and blue light,and a deep red emission centered at 652 nm with a narrow full width at half maximum(FWHM)can be obtained,which is attributed to the transition²E→⁴A₂of Mn⁴⁺ions.In addition,the crystal field strength parameter(Dq)and Racah parameters(B,C)and energies of states were calculated based on experimental data.Moreover,the luminous intensity of Sr₄Al_14-xSCxO₂₅:Mn⁴⁺is enhanced and increased by 60%compared with Mn⁴⁺single incorporated sample at x=0.06.A phenomenon of redshift is observed in the excitation spectrum and discussed systematically.Finally,the mechanism of the positive effects with Sc³⁺ions incorporated into lattice is discussed in detail.All the results suggest that the Sr₄Al_13.94Sc_0.06O₂₅:Mn⁴⁺phosphor will become one of the great candidates for backlight of LCD.     

Doping effect of rare earth metal ions Sm3+, Nd3+ and Ce4+ on denitration performance of MnOx catalyst in low temperature NH3-SCR reaction

The MnXO_x catalysts(i.e.,MnSmO_x,MnNdO_x,MnCeO_x) were prepared by reverse co-precipitation method and used for NH₃-SCR reaction.It is found that MnCeO_x catalyst presents the best low tempe rature catalytic activity(higher than 90% NO_x conversion in the te mperature range from 125 to 225℃)and excellent H₂O+SO₂ resistance.In order to explore the reason for this result,the characterization of X-ray diff...     

A new oxyapatite red phosphor Eu3+-doped Ca3Y7(BO4)(SiO4)5O: Synthesis,structure and luminescence properties

A series of new oxyapatite red phosphors Ca₃Y₇(BO₄)(SiO₄)₅O doped with different concentrations of Eu³⁺ were successfully synthesized by high temperature solid state method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) Rietveld refinement results show that the structure of the phosphor belongs to space group P6₃/m and Eu³⁺ ion replaces Y³⁺ ion. The emission spectrum consists of the characteristic emission peaks corresponding to Eu³⁺ under the excitation of 274 nm and the dominant emission peak is at 614 nm (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ of Eu³⁺). The concentration quenching effect occurs and the optimized Eu³⁺ concentration is 4.0 mol%. The energy level diagram for luminous mechanism is also given and the non-radiative energy transfer mechanism between Eu³⁺ is mainly exchange interaction. The CIE coordinate is close to the ideal red light and the color purity is higher than 99.79%. Moreover, the phosphor exhibits moderate thermal stability because the photoluminescence intensity at 423 K is still maintained at higher than 78.97% of that at room temperature. The internal quantum efficiency of Ca₃Y₇(BO₄)(SiO₄)₅O:4.0 mol%Eu³⁺ phosphor is 58.2%. A red light emitting diode (LED) device based on it can emit bright red light. The CCT values of the device are basically unchanged when driven by various bias current. The results show that Ca₃Y₇(BO₄)(SiO₄)₅O:Eu³⁺ is a new type of oxyapatite red fluorescent material with good comprehensive performances.     

Synthesis and photoluminescent properties of Sm~(3+)-activated La_3Si_6N_(11) as an orange-red emitting phosphor

A series of Sm³⁺-doped La₃Si₆N₁₁phosphor materials we re synthesized by a high temperature solid-state reaction method.The crystal structure,micro structure,photoluminescence properties,decay curves as well as thermal quenching properties of the as-prepared phosphors were investigated systematically.The excitation spectra contain a wide asymmetric band below 350 nm originating from the host absorption,several sharp excitation peaks in the range of 300-550 nm corresponding to f-f transition of Sm³⁺.Under the excitation of 369 and 414 nm light,the phosphors exhibit strong narrow-band orangered emission peaked at 605 nm.The average decay time of La_2.99Si₆N₁₁:0.01 Sm³⁺sample is fitted to be0.38 ms and the CIE coordinates were calculated to be(0.6105,0.3833).For water resistance,La₃Si₆N₁₁:Sm³⁺is better than K₂SiF₆:Mn⁴⁺phosphor.After soaking in deionized water for 300 min,the La₃Si₆N₁₁:Sm³⁺sample retains approximately 80%of its initial relative emission intensity.When the temperature rises to 423 K(150℃),the emission intensity of La_2.99Si₆N₁₁:0.01 Sm³⁺sample remains 85%in co mparison to that of room tempe rature.The activation energy was calculated to be 0.63253 eV,which is higher than those of Sm³⁺-activated oxide phosphors,indicating that the phosphor has relatively good thermal stability.     

Separation of Th~(4 ) and RE~(3 ) with Hollow Fiber Extraction

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Luminescence thermal quenching of M_2SiO_4:Eu~(2+)(M=Sr,Ba) phosphors

In this paper,luminescence thermal quenching of M_2SiO_4:Eu~(2+)(M=Sr,Ba) orthosilicate phosphors and mechanisms for thermal quenching proposed by different authors are briefly reviewed.Depending on preparation conditions and/or Eu~(2+)-doping concentrations,the quenching temperature(T_(1/2)) and activation energy for thermal quenching of the same orthosilicate phosphor reported by different authors are inconsistent.The common conclusion is that T_(1/2) of the intermediate compound(Ba_(1-x)Sr_x)_2 SiO_4:Eu~(2+)(x≈0.5) is higher than that of either Sr_2So_4;Eu~(2+)or Ba_2SiO_4;Eu~(2+)end-member.Moreover,T_(1/2) of the best-performing SrBaSiO_4:Eu~(2+)is evidently lower than that of YAG:Ce~(3+)and some Eu~(2+)-doped nitride phosphors.Rega rding the quenching mechanism,most of the investigators attributed thermal quenching to a thermally assisted 4f-5d cross-over in the configuration coordinate diagram.Only a few authors ascribed thermal quenching to a thermally assisted photoionization of 5 d electron to conduction band of the host.Nonetheless,a close inspection of T_(1/2) and Stokes shift derived from the vibrational spectra of the intermediate compound and end-member phosphors indicates that the 5d electron photo ionization model instead of the 4f-5d crossing decay model should be the genuine mechanism for the thermal quenching of M_2 SiO_4:Eu~(2+)(M=Sr,Ba) phosphors.Since the relationship between T_(1/2) and Stokes shift of the phosphors does not support the 4 f-5 d crossing decay model.The ionization probability of the 5 d electron depends on the energy gap(E_(dC)) between 5 d_1 level of the Eu~(2+)and conduction band minimum(CBM) of the host at higher temperatures.Lattice thermal expansion would result in an elevating 5 d_1 level of the Eu~(2+)along with a diminishing CBM of the host and as a consequence a reduction in E_(dC) and an enhanced photo ionization probability at elevated temperatures.A less rigid lattice and hence a larger coefficient of thermal expansion of M_2SiO_4 hosts should be the physical origin of poorer thermal quenching properties of the orthosilicate phosphors.     

Eu2+-doped Sr5(PO4)3Br blue-emitting phosphor with high color purity for near-UV-pumped white light-emitting diodes

Eu²⁺-doped bromophosphateapatite Sr₅(PO₄)₃Br phosphors were synthesized by the conventional high-temperature solid-state reaction. The crystal structure and luminescence properties of the phosphors, as well as their thermal stability and CIE chromaticity coordinates were systematically investigated. Photoluminescence spectra of Sr₅(PO₄)₃Br:Eu²⁺ exhibit a single blue emission at 450 nm under the excitation of 345 nm, which is ascribed to the 4f–5d transition of Eu²⁺. The phosphor shows very good thermal stability. The CIE color coordinates are very close to those of BaMgAl₁₀O₁₇:Eu²⁺ (BAM). All the properties indicate that the blue-emitting Sr₅(PO₄)₃Br:Eu²⁺ phosphor has potential application in white LEDs.     

Structure and Magnetic Properties of Nd(Fe,Mo) 12 N x Prepared by Mechanically Alloying

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