Synthesis and characterization Y2O3:Eu3+ nanocrystals prepared via solvothermal refluxing route

Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanocrystals were prepared via co-precipitation–solvothermal refluxing–calcination method using three kinds of organic solvents, propylene glycol, 1,3-butanediol and polyethylene glycol and yttrium chloride hexahydrate and europium chloride as starting materials. The Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanocrystals with diameter of 20–50 nm prepared by refluxing in polyethylene glycol followed by calcinations at 800–1000 °C exhibited the strongest luminescence at 611 nm under the excitation wavelength of 254 nm than the reference sample prepared via conventional co-precipitation method. The photoluminescence spectra of the samples were recorded at room temperature. The effect of concentration of Eu³⁺ (Eu³⁺/Y³⁺ atomic ratio: 0.01–0.1) on the photoluminescence intensity was also investigated. The samples with the Eu³⁺/Y³⁺ atomic ratio of 0.07 exhibited the strongest emission at 611 nm and quenching effect was observed above 0.10.     

Photoluminescent properties of nanostructured Y2O3:Eu3+ powders obtained through aerosol synthesis

Red emitting Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ (5 and 10 at.%) submicronic particles were synthesized through ultrasonic spray pyrolysis method from the pure nitrate solutions at 900 °C. The employed synthesis conditions (gradual increase of temperature within triple zone reactor and extended residence time) assured formation of spherical, dense, non-agglomerated particles that are nanostructured (crystallite size ∼20 nm). The as-prepared powders were additionally thermally treated at temperatures up to 1200 °C. A bcc Ia-3 cubic phase presence and exceptional powder morphological features were maintained with heating and are followed with particle structural changes (crystallite growth up to 130 nm). Emission spectra were studied after excitation with 393 nm wavelength and together with the decay lifetimes for Eu³⁺ ion ⁵D₀ and ⁵D₁ levels revealed the effect of powder nanocrystalline nature on its luminescent properties. The emission spectra showed typical Eu^{3+ 5}D₀ → ⁷F_i (i = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) transitions with dominant red emission at 611 nm, while the lifetime measurements revealed the quenching effect with the rise of dopant concentration and its more consistent distribution into host lattice due to the thermal treatment.     

两步法制备单分散的Li掺杂Y2O3:Eu3+微球及其发光性能

Y2O3:Eu3+是最重要的红色荧光材料,通过两步法制备了具有单分散性的Li掺杂Y2O3:Eu3+微球并研究了其发光行为.首先采用共沉淀法制备出单分散Y2O3:Eu3+微球,而后在含有LiOH的乙醇悬浊液中利用超声-水热法获得Li掺杂Y2O3:Eu3+微球.通过SEM、XRD、PL光谱等分析,发现Li掺杂可明显降低Y2...     

溶胶-共沉淀法制备PbSnO_3超细粉末

以Pb(NO3)2和SnCl4·5H2O为原料,采用溶胶一共沉淀法制备超细铅锡复合氧化物PbSnO3.并通过TG/DSC、XRD、SEM和EDS等技术对粉体的形成过程、粒度、形貌等方面进行了表征.结果表明:以NaOH为沉淀剂,并加入一定量的聚乙二醇为分散剂时,所得产物的粒度小,分散性好;PbSnO3的形成过程为:当pH值在8～9范围内,锡离子的水解产物和铅离子发生沉淀反应生成锡酸铅.     

Gd2O3:Eu phosphor powders prepared using a size-controllable droplet generator

Gd₂O₃:Eu phosphor powders were prepared by a filter expansion aerosol generator (FEAG) process capable of changing the mean size of droplets. The change in the mean size of the Gd₂O₃:Eu phosphor powders according to the concentrations of polyethylene glycol added to spray solutions was caused by the difference in the mean size of the droplets produced via the FEAG process. The mean sizes of droplets produced by the FEAG process were affected by the surface tension and viscosity of the spray solutions. The mean sizes of the Gd₂O₃:Eu phosphor powders obtained from the spray solutions with the same concentration of metal salts changed from 1.5 to 4.2 μm according to the concentrations of polyethylene glycol and citric acid added to the spray solutions. The maximum photoluminescent intensity of the phosphor powders obtained from the spray solutions with polymeric precursors and boric acid flux was 144% of that of the phosphor powders obtained from the aqueous spray solutions without flux.     

红色蓄光材料Y2O2S:Eu3+的硫熔法制备及其发光性能

用硫熔法制备了系列红色蓄光材料Y2O2S ：Eux^3＋（0．01≤x≤0．10）的多晶粉末样品并系统研究了其发光特性。XRD结果表明,晶胞参数c随着Eu^3＋含量的逐渐增大而增大,而晶胞参数α没有明显的线性变化关系,这与Y2O2S ：Eu^3＋的晶体结构有关。Y2O2S ：Eux^3＋（0．01≤x≤0．10）的激发光谱相似,在626nm发射光监控下最大激发波长约在330nm附近。在330nm激发下,随着Eu^3＋含量逐渐增大,发射光谱最强发射峰位置从540nm右移至626nm,观察到红色特征发射峰626nm的强度逐渐增大,在Eu^3＋含量为0．09时,其强度达到最大。在最佳合成条件及最佳Eu^3＋含量下,正在进行掺杂Mg^2＋和Ti^4＋及其发光特性的研究。     

Electroluminescence of Y2O3:Eu and Y2O3:Sm films

Electroluminescence of Y₂O₃:Eu and Y₂O₃:Sm films, as well as the films coactivated with Eu and Sm, is studied. The electroluminescence spectra are measured. The physical mechanism of electroluminescence is analyzed It is shown that the increase in the heat treatment temperature and the content of doping impurities of the films enhances the intensity of electroluminescence. Additional doping of Y₂O₃:EuF₃ films by the SmF₃ impurity, practically does not influence the emission spectrum.     

溶胶-凝胶法制备纳米Y2O3粉体

为了改善Y2O3粉体的分散性,提高其烧结活性,试验以三乙醇胺和氨水为凝胶剂,利用溶胶-凝胶方法合成了纳米级Y2O3粉体,采用差热/热重、X射线衍射、透射电镜研究了前驱体的组成、前驱体在不同的煅烧温度下的物相变化以及煅烧粉体的分散性.结果表明,前驱体的组成为Y2(OH)5.14(NO3)0.86H2O,在500℃保温2h可直接生成立方相的Y2O3,煅烧至1000℃保温2h得到了结晶度高、分散性好、平均粒径为50nm、近球形的YO纳米粉体;三乙醇胺的加入有利于提高YO粉体的分散性.     

Microstructure and properties of alumina-SiC nanocomposites prepared from ultrafine powders

Alumina-Silicon Carbide nanocomposites were produced and studied under different aspects: characteristics of the starting materials, processing, microstructure and mechanical properties. The raw materials were two kinds of fine SiC powders (30 and 45 nm) and two Al₂O₃ powders (60 and 140 nm). Different compositions (amounts of SiC in the range 0.5–5 vol%) were performed and the characteristics of the resulting materials compared. The oxygen enrichment in SiC nanopowder due to specific powder treatments was controlled, in order to optimize powder processing routes. Densification tests of Al₂O₃-SiC powder mixtures were performed both by pressureless sintering and hot pressing route. The addition of SiC reduced the densification rate and favoured a refinement of the matrix. Improvement of mechanical properties over monolithic alumina was obtained in composites with the 45 nm SiC. The study pointed out that the critical factor for the success of these materials is the choice of the raw SiC powders in terms of grain size and state of agglomeration. The addition of this ultrafine SiC strongly affected the microstructural evolution, even at low volumetric fractions. The results do not substantiate any remarkable effect by dispersoids in the tested nanosize range.     

Synthesis and characterization of rod-like Y2O3 and Y2O3:Eu3+

Y₂O₃ rods 100 to 200 nm in diameter and 10 to 20 m in length are accessible via polyol-mediated synthesis of a precursor material with similar shape. By heating of Y(CH₃COO)₃ · xH₂O and a defined amount of water at 190°C in diethylene glycol, the rod-like precursor material is formed. Infrared spectroscopy (IR), differential thermal analysis (DTA) and thermal gravimetry (TG) evidence that this precursor material still contains acetate. However, the precursor material can be transformed to Y₂O₃ by sintering at 600°C without destruction of the rod-like shape. According to X-ray powder diffraction analysis, the rods are well crystallized. They can be assumed to be with [100] orientation. By doping with Eu³⁺ (5 mol%), red emitting phosphor rods can be realized. With optical spectroscopy the typical line emission of Eu³⁺ is observed. Diffuse reflectance of Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ rods is determined to be higher than 95% in the visible. While exciting at 254 nm (Hg-discharge), a quantum efficiency of 38.5% is proven for the prepared Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ rods.     

Luminescent properties of Ca2MgSi2O7 phosphor activated by Eu2+, Dy3+ and Nd3+

Long lasting alkaline earth silicates, Ca₂MgSi₂O₇:Eu,Dy,Nd was prepared under a reduction atmosphere through solid state reaction. The obtained phosphor was characterized by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence spectrum (PLS). The crystal structure of Ca₂MgSi₂O₇:Eu,Dy,Nd phosphor was refined by Rietveld analysis. The obtained Ca₂MgSi₂O₇:Eu,Dy,Nd phosphor showed a yellow–green emission peaking at 518 nm, which is ascribed to the luminescent emission of the Eu²⁺ that occupied the octa-coordinated Ca²⁺ sites in the Ca₂MgSi₂O₇ host. The electron affinity (ea) value for Eu²⁺ in [EuO₈] was calculated to 1.9 eV. The decay profile and the emission spectrum indicated that when the value of Dy/Eu is increasing, there is a concentration quenching of Eu²⁺.     

Luminescent Properties of Y2O3:Er3+

The diffuse reflectance and luminescence spectra of Y₂O₃:Er³⁺ were studied under selective laser excitation. The results indicate that Er-doped yttria offers several sharp, strong emission bands in the IR (1.54 m) and visible ranges. Raising the doping level to 10 at. % Er increases the intensity of IR luminescence.     

Luminescent properties of Al2O3:Tb3+ powders embedded in polyethylene terephthalate films

The luminescent properties of Al₂O₃:Tb³⁺ powders embedded in polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films have been studied. Luminescent Al₂O₃:Tb³⁺ polycrystalline powders were synthesized by a simple evaporation method. The powder embedded films were obtained by the spray pyrolysis technique. The photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence emission spectra from these samples show, in both cases, luminescence peaks associated with transitions within the electronic energy levels of Tb³⁺ ions. The dominant peak is at 544 nm corresponding to the ⁵D₄ to ⁷F₅ transition. In the case of the powder embedded films, the CIE coordinates depend on the excitation wavelength because there is a blue emission contribution from the PET host. UV–Vis% transmission measurements on these films show that they are transparent (∼80% and 95% T).     

Luminescent properties of YAG:Ce phosphor powders prepared by hydrothermal-homogeneous precipitation method

Y_3 − xCe_xAl₅O₁₂ (YAG:Ce³⁺) phosphor powders were successfully prepared by hydrothermal-homogenous precipitation (HHP) method, under mild conditions with inexpensive aluminum and yttrium nitrates as the starting materials and urea as homogenous precipitant. The pure YAG crystalline phase could be formed after hydrothermal treatment at 100 °C for 4 h and 240 °C for 20 h and postannealing process at 1200 °C for 2 h. All of the as-prepared YAG:Ce³⁺ powders did not have the CeO₂ phase. The photoluminescence spectrum of crystalline YAG:Ce³⁺ phosphors showed the emission intensity of phosphor increased with increasing the annealed temperature and reached its maximum as the molar fraction of cerium ion was 0.10, and also showed the maximum emission wavelength nearly unchanged with the calcination temperature and cerium doping concentration.     

纳米Y_2O_3:Eu~(3+)(Y_2O_3)粉体的红外光谱研究

采用均相沉淀法和燃烧合成法制备了不同粒径的粉体材料Y2O3:Eu3+,着重研究了样品的红外光谱,探讨了纳米晶Y2O3:Eu3+与同质微米材料相比的微观结构的变化.研究发现,波数位于563 cm-1的Y(Eu)—O键的吸收峰校正高度和面积对于纳米级粒径的粉体材料随着颗粒的减小而减小,而对于同质微米材料却相反.经分析认为:Y(Eu)—O键的吸收峰校正高度和面积由Y(Eu)—O键的平均键长和Y(Eu)—O键振动态数目这两个因素决定.对于微米粉体Y(Eu)—O键长的变化起主要作用,而对于纳米粉体由于不饱和键和悬空键的形成,Y(Eu)—O键振动态数目的变化起主要作用.