Photoluminescence and radioluminescence of pure and Ce activated Na3Gd(PO4)2

The spectroscopic properties of Na₃Gd(PO₄)₂ and Na₃Gd(PO₄)₂:Ce³⁺ phosphors in the VUV-UV spectral range were investigated. Five excitation bands of Ce³⁺ ions at Gd³⁺ sites are observed at wavelengths of 205, 246, 260, 292, and 321 nm. Doublet Ce³⁺ 5d → 4f emission bands are observed at 341 and 365 nm with a decay constant τ_1/e around 26 ns. The X-ray excited luminescence of Na₃Gd_0.99Ce_0.01(PO₄)₂ at room temperature shows a photon yield of ∼17,000 photons/MeV of absorbed X-ray energy.     

Preparation of SrAl2O4: Eu, Dy nanometer phosphors by detonation method

SrAl₂O₄: Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ nanometer phosphors were synthesized by detonation method. The particle morphology and optical properties of detonation soot that was heated at different temperatures (600–1100 °C) had been studied systematically by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Results indicated SrAl₂O₄: Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ nanometer powders in monoclinic system (a = 8.442, b = 8.822, c = 5.160, β = 93.415) can be synthesized by detonation method, when detonation soot was heated at 600–800 °C. The particle size of SrAl₂O₄: Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ is 35 ± 15 nm. Compared with the solid-state reaction and sol-gel method, synthesis temperature of the detonation method is lower about 500 and 200 °C respectively. After being excited under UN lights, detonation soot and that heated at 600–1100 °C can emit a green light.     

Application of accelerated carbonation with a combination of Na2CO3 and CO2 in cement-based solidification/stabilization of heavy metal-bearing sediment

The efficient remediation of heavy metal-bearing sediment has been one of top priorities of ecosystem protection. Cement-based solidification/stabilization (s/s) is an option for reducing the mobility of heavy metals in the sediment and the subsequent hazard for human beings and animals. This work uses sodium carbonate as an internal carbon source of accelerated carbonation and gaseous CO₂ as an external carbon source to overcome deleterious effects of heavy metals on strength development and improve the effectiveness of s/s of heavy metal-bearing sediment. In addition to the compressive strength and porosity measurements, leaching tests followed the Chinese solid waste extraction procedure for leaching toxicity – sulfuric acid and nitric acid method (HJ/T299-2007), German leaching procedure (DIN38414-S4) and US toxicity characteristic leaching procedures (TCLP) have been conducted. The experimental results indicated that the solidified sediment by accelerated carbonation was capable of reaching all performance criteria for the disposal at a Portland cement dosage of 10 wt.% and a solid/water ratio of 1:1. The concentrations of mercury and other heavy metals in the leachates were below 0.10 mg/L and 5 mg/L, respectively, complying with Chinese regulatory level (GB5085-2007). Compared to the hydration, accelerated carbonation improved the compressive strength of the solidified sediment by more than 100% and reduced leaching concentrations of heavy metals significantly. It is considered that accelerated carbonation technology with a combination of Na₂CO₃ and CO₂ may practically apply to cement-based s/s of heavy metal-bearing sediment.     

Photoluminescence properties of Y2O3:Tb and YBO3:Tb green phosphors synthesized by hydrothermal method

In this work, two Tb³⁺ activated green phosphors: Y₂O₃:Tb³⁺ and YBO₃:Tb³⁺ were prepared by hydrothermal method. Photoluminescence properties of both phosphors were studied in details. Both phosphors exhibit similar luminescent characteristics symbolized by the dominant green emission at 545 nm. Concentration quenching occurs at the Tb³⁺ concentration of 1.60 atomic% and 2.57 atomic% for Y₂O₃:Tb³⁺ and YBO₃:Tb³⁺, respectively. Luminescence decay properties were characterized to better understand the mechanism of concentration quenching. Based on the calculation, the concentration quenching in both phosphors was caused by the dipole–dipole interaction between Tb³⁺ ions.     

Lightweight geopolymer made of highly porous siliceous materials with various Na2O/Al2O3 and SiO2/Al2O3 ratios

The syntheses of lightweight geopolymeric materials from highly porous siliceous materials viz. diatomaceous earth (DE) and rice husk ash (RHA) with high starting SiO₂/Al₂O₃ ratios of 13.0-33.5 and Na₂O/Al₂O₃ ratios of 0.66-3.0 were studied. The effects of fineness and calcination temperature of DE, concentrations of NaOH and KOH, DE to RHA ratio; curing temperature and time on the mechanical properties and microstructures of the geopolymer pastes were investigated. The results indicated that the optimum calcination temperature of DE was 800 °C. Increasing fineness of DE and starting Na₂O/Al₂O₃ ratio resulted in an increase in compressive strength of geopolymer paste. Geopolymer pastes activated with NaOH gave higher compressive strengths than those with KOH. The optimum curing temperature and time were 75 °C and 5 days. The lightweight geopolymer material with mean bulk density of 0.88 g/cm³ and compressive strength of 15 kg/cm² was obtained. Incorporation of 40% RHA to increase starting SiO₂/Al₂O₃ and Na₂O/Al₂O₃ ratios to 22.5 and 1.7 and enhanced the compressive strength of geopolymer paste to 24 kg/cm² with only a marginal increase of bulk density to 1.01 g/cm³. However, the geopolymer materials with high Na₂O/Al₂O₃ (>1.5) were not stable in water submersion.     

Effect of Y3+ codoping on luminescence decays of the 4I13/2 level in Er3+-doped Al2O3 powders prepared by a sol-gel method

The luminescence lifetime of the 0.01 mol.%-0.1 mol.% Er³⁺- and 0–20 mol.% Y³⁺-codoped Al₂O₃ powders prepared at a sintering temperature of 900°C in a non-aqueous sol-gel method has been investigated to explore the enhanced mechanism of photoluminescence properties of the Er³⁺-doped Al₂O₃ by Y³⁺ codoping. For the 0.1 mol.% Er³⁺-Y³⁺-codoped Al₂O₃ powders, the measured lifetime of Er³⁺ gradually increases with increasing Y³⁺ concentration. Consequently, codoping with 20 mol.% Y³⁺ leads to an increase in the measured lifetime from 3.5 to 5.8 ms. By comparing the measured lifetime for different Er³⁺ concentrations in the Al₂O₃ powders, the radiative lifetime of both the Er³⁺-doped and the Er³⁺-Y³⁺-codoped Al₂O₃ powders is estimated to be about 7.5 ms. Infrared absorption spectra indicate that Y³⁺ codoping does not change the-OH content in the Er³⁺-Y³⁺-codoped Al₂O₃ powders. The prolonged luminescence lifetime of the ⁴I_13/2 level of Er³⁺ in Er³⁺-doped Al₂O₃ powders by Y³⁺ codoping is ascribed to the decrease in the energy transfer rate between the Er³⁺ ions and the Er³⁺ and -OH, respectively, due to the suppressed interaction between Er³⁺ ions.     

Influence of excitation wavelengths on luminescent properties of Sr3Al2O6:Eu, Dy phosphors prepared by sol-gel-combustion processing

Eu²⁺ and Dy³⁺ ion co-doped Sr₃Al₂O₆ red-emitting long afterglow phosphor was synthesized by sol-gel-combustion methods using Sr(NO₃)₂, Al(NO₃)₃·9H₂O, Eu₂O₃, Dy₂O₃, H₃BO₃ and C₆H₈O₇·H₂O as raw materials. The crystalline structure of the phosphors were characterized by X-ray diffraction, luminescent properties of phosphors were analyzed by fluorescence spectrophotometer. The effect of excitation wavelengths on the luminescent properties of Sr₃Al₂O₆:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphors was discussed. The emission peak of Sr₃Al₂O₆:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphor lays at 516 nm under the excitation of 360 nm, and at 612 nm under the excitation of 468 nm. The results reveal that the Sr₃Al₂O₆:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphor will emit a yellow-green light upon UV illumination, and a bright red light upon visible light illumination. The emission mechanism was discussed according to the effect of nephelauxetic and crystal field on the 4f⁶5d¹ → 4f⁷ transition of the Eu²⁺ ions in Sr₃Al₂O₆. The afterglow time of (Sr_0.94Eu_0.03Dy_0.03)₃ Al₂O₆ phosphors lasts for over 600s after the excited source was cut off.     

Synthesis of the intermetallic clathrate Na2Ba6Si46 by oxidation of Na2BaSi4 with HCl

A new preparation route to the intermetallic clathrate-I compound Na₂Ba₆Si₄₆ is introduced, which allows one to make large amounts of product with standard laboratory equipment. The precursor Na₂BaSi₄ is oxidized with gaseous HCl at 673 K to Na₂Ba₆Si₄₆, NaCl and BaCl₂. Full-profile refinement of the crystal structure from the X-ray powder diffraction data revealed a composition close to Na₂Ba₆Si₄₆ (Na_1.94(1)Ba_6.06(1)Si₄₆, space group , a=10.281(1) Å). Differential scanning calorimetry showed an exothermic effect at 874 K, indicating that Na₂Ba₆Si₄₆ is metastable. The product was additionally characterized by scanning electron microscopy. The electronic structure of Na₂Ba₆Si₄₆ was investigated by a first-principles, all-electron full-potential method, predicting metallic conductivity. Na₂Ba₆Si₄₆ obtained by oxidation with HCl shows Pauli paramagnetism; no bulk superconductivity was found down to 1.8 K in a magnetic field of 20 Oe.     

Scintillation properties of Ce-doped LuLiF4 and LuScBO3

The crystals of 1 mol% Ce-doped LuLiF₄ (Ce:LLF) grown by the micro-pulling down (μ-PD) method and 1 mol% Ce-doped LuScBO₃ (Ce:LSBO) grown by the conventional Czochralski (Cz) method were examined for their scintillation properties. Ce:LLF and Ce:LSBO demonstrated ∼80% transparency at wavelengths longer than 300 and 400 nm, respectively. When excited by ²⁴¹Am α-ray to obtain radioactive luminescence spectra, Ce³⁺ 5d-4f emission peaks were detected at around 320 nm for Ce:LLF and at around 380 nm for Ce:LSBO. In Ce:LSBO, the host luminescence was also observed at 260 nm. By recording pulse height spectra under γ-ray irradiation, the absolute light yield of Ce:LLF and Ce:LSBO was measured to be 3600±400 and 4200±400 ph/MeV, respectively. Decay time kinetics was also investigated using a pulse X-ray equipped streak camera system. The main component of Ce:LLF was ∼320 ns and that of Ce:LSBO was ∼31 ns. In addition, the light yield non-proportionality and energy resolution against the γ-ray energy were evaluated.     

超声协同微球型Bi2O2CO3降解罗丹明B的研究

Bi_2O_2CO_3是一种Bi类半导体催化剂,文章研究了它的超声催化性能。首先,采用水热法制备了微球型的Bi_2O_2CO_3,利用X射线衍射(X-ray Diffraction, XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(Scanning Electron Microscope, SEM)、紫外-可见漫反射光谱对样品的晶体结构、微观形貌、光学特性进行了表征。然后,以罗丹明B(Rh B)作为模型污染物,通过研究超声催化降解罗丹明B来评测Bi_2O_2CO_3的超声催化性能。研究了催化剂的浓度(Ccatalytic)、初始罗丹明B染料的浓度(CRhB)和超声功率(P)等实验因素对超声催化降解效率的影响。得出在Ccatalytic=3 g·L-1,CRhB=10 mg·L-1和P=400 W条件下降解罗丹明B的效率最高,其最高降解效率可以达到91.7%。     

Y2O3添加量对Al2O3/ZrO2共晶陶瓷显微组织及力学性能的影响

为探索第三组元Y₂O₃添加对Al₂O₃/ZrO₂共晶陶瓷显微组织与机械性能的影响,本文利用低温度梯度的高温熔凝法制备了直径为20 mm的Al₂O₃/ZrO₂(Y₂O₃)共晶陶瓷块体,采用SEM、EDS及XRD技术对共晶陶瓷进行微结构分析,并利用维氏压痕法对其硬度和断裂韧性进行测试。SEM结果表明,凝固组织由群集的共晶团结构组成,随着Y₂O₃添加量的增加,共晶团形态由胞状转变为枝晶状,内部相间距在1~2 μm范围内变化。力学测试表明,Y₂O₃摩尔分数小于1.1%时,由于组织内部存在低硬度m-ZrO₂及微裂纹缺陷,故陶瓷硬度较低,约为(9.53±0.22 )GPa;当Y₂O₃摩尔分数为1.1%时,陶瓷硬度最大,约为(18.05±0.27)GPa;当Y₂O₃的摩尔分数大于1.1%时,由于共晶团边界区内气孔缺陷及粗大组织增多,引起陶瓷硬度值略有下降。低Y₂O₃摩尔分数添加时,陶瓷断裂韧性相对较高,约为(6.30±0.16)MPa·m^1/2,这与其内部存在大量微裂纹缺陷有关;随着Y₂O₃添加量的增加,陶瓷的微裂纹数量减少、边界区内缺陷增多,断裂韧性降低。     

机械化学合成Ni2Al3/Al2O3去合金化制备Raney-Ni/Al2O3复合粉体

以NiO粉和Al粉为原料,采用机械球磨诱发化学反应制备了Ni_2Al_3/Al_2O_3复合粉体。利用X射线衍射仪(XRD)和附带能量色散谱仪(EDS)的扫描电子显微镜(SEM)对复合粉体球磨过程中的固态反应过程、表面形貌进行表征。将Ni_2Al_3/Al_2O_3复合粉体用浓度为20%的NaOH溶液腐蚀2h,可得到纳米晶结构的Ni/Al_2O_3复合粉体。利用XRD和TEM对其物相和结构进行了表征。结果表明,球磨1h后混合粉末仍为NiO粉和Al粉,球磨3h后NiO粉和Al粉在机械力的作用下反应形成Ni_2Al_3和Al_2O_3粉体,机械力诱发的NiO和Al之间的反应属于突发型反应,继续球磨10h后形成Ni_2Al_3/Al_2O_3复合粉体。Ni_2Al_3/Al_2O_3复合粉体在70℃、质量比为20%NaOH溶液中刻蚀2h,可获得Ni/Al_2O_3复合粉体。     

Polarized spectroscopic properties of Ho ions in NaLa(MoO4)2 crystal

A Ho³⁺-doped NaLa(MoO₄)₂ single crystal was grown by the Czochralski method. The polarized absorption spectra, polarized fluorescence spectra, and fluorescence decay curves of the crystal were measured at room temperature. The spontaneous emission probabilities, radiative lifetimes, and fluorescence branching ratios of the typical fluorescence multiplets of Ho³⁺ ions were calculated. The polarized stimulated emission and gain cross-sections of the ⁵I₇ → ⁵I₈ transition were obtained. The results show that the Ho³⁺:NaLa(MoO₄)₂ crystal is a promising gain medium for tunable and ultrashort pulse lasers operating around 2.0 μm.     

Growth and spectral properties of Cr:KAl(MoO4)2 crystal

The Cr³⁺:KAl(MoO₄)₂ single crystal was grown by top seeding solution growth method (TSSG). Based on the absorption and emission spectra, the crystal field strength Dq, the Racah parameters B and C, the effective phonon energy ?ω and the Huang-Rhys factor S were calculated: Dq = 1494.8 cm^− 1, B = 585.5 cm^− 1 and C = 3049 cm^− 1, ?ω = 373.8 cm^− 1 and the Huang-Rhys factor S = 3.74, respectively. The value Dq/B = 2.55 indicates that Cr³⁺ ion occupies the strong crystal field site in KAl(MoO₄)₂ crystal. A comparison of crystal field parameters for Cr³⁺:KAl(MoO₄)₂ with other Cr³⁺-doped crystals was presented. The results of spectral measurement show that Cr³⁺:KAl(MoO₄)₂ may be a potential candidate for broadband laser applications.     

Emission properties of (SrTiO3-TiO2):Pr eutectic with self-organized fractal microstructure

An investigation of spectroscopic properties of (SrTiO₃-TiO₂):Pr³⁺ eutectic and, for comparison, of bulk SrTiO₃:Pr³⁺ and TiO₂:Pr³⁺crystals is presented. Luminescence spectra have been measured under both 450 nm and 350 nm excitation wavelength. For UV excitation they are characterized by a dominant red luminescence corresponding to transition from the ¹D₂ level of Pr³⁺ ions. The mechanism responsible for quenching of blue (from ³P₀ state) and intensification of red luminescence is proposed to be thermally-induced radiationless relaxation involving a low-lying Pr³⁺-Ti⁴⁺ intervalence charge transfer state. Measured decay constants of ¹D₂ excited state of Pr³⁺ are compared with values obtained for other praseodymium doped titanate hosts.     

Fe2+、Fe3+对CaO-Al2O3-SiO2-MgO系微晶玻璃析晶性能的影响规律

为了利用大量的含铁铝硅酸盐固体废弃物制备具有高附加值的微晶玻璃,采用DTA、XRD、SEM、 EDS等手段研究了Fe₂₊、Fe₃₊对CASM系微晶玻璃析晶性能的影响,结果表明,Fe₂₊在微晶玻璃中与Mgz+的 作用相同,取代以网络外体形式存在的Al₃₊,使得微晶玻璃的析晶温度逐渐下降,而对析晶能力几乎没有影 响,并当Fe₂₊掺入量为2%时,主晶相由铝黄长石转变为镁黄长石,在7.5%时,进一步转变为透辉石．Fe₃₊掺 量小于7.5%时,起到补充S14不足的作用,当大于7.5%时,部分Fe₃₊起到与Fe₂₊、Mg₂₊相同的作用,使得 析晶温度呈先升后降的变化,在掺量为7.5%时,铝黄长石主晶相才开始转变为镁黄长石,在10%对,转变为 透辉石,且析晶能力得到大幅提升．随着Fe₂₊和Fe₃₊含量增加,虽然微晶玻璃中主晶相的变化顺序相同,但 Fe₂₊具有降低微晶玻璃析晶温度的作用,而一定量的Fe₃₊可作为晶核剂提高微晶玻璃的析晶能力     

Optical properties of transparent Dy doped Ba2TiSi2O8 glass ceramic

The Ba₂TiSi₂O₈ is a well known piezoelectric, ferroelectric and non-linear crystal. Nanocrystals of Ba₂TiSi₂O₈ doped with 1.5 Dy³⁺ have been obtained by thermal treatment of a precursor glass and their optical properties have been studied. X-ray diffraction patterns and optical measurements have been carried out on the precursor glass and glass ceramic samples. The emission spectra corresponding to the Dy³⁺: ⁴F_9/2 → ⁶H_13/2 (575 nm), ⁴F_9/2 → ⁶H_11/2 (670 nm) and ⁴F_9/2 → ⁶H_9/2 (757 nm) transitions have been obtained under laser excitation at 473 nm. These measurements confirm the incorporation of the Dy³⁺ ions into the Ba₂TiSi₂O₈ nanocrystals which produces an enhancement of luminescence at 575 nm. At this wavelength has been demonstrated a maximum optical amplification around 1.9 cm⁻¹ (∼8.2 dB/cm).     

Effects of Zn doping on the structural and luminescent properties of Sr4Si3O8Cl4:Eu phosphors

Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄: Eu²⁺ phosphors were synthesized by the solid-reaction at high temperature. The emission intensity reaches a maximum at 0.08 mol% of Eu²⁺ concentration. The present paper mainly focused on the effects of Zn²⁺ on the crystallization behavior and photoluminescence (PL) properties of Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄:0.08Eu²⁺. Results suggested that no new phase is introduced by co-doping with a small amount of Zn²⁺ ions, but when co-doped with excessive amount of Zn²⁺ ions, Sr₂ZnSi₂O₇ appears. We find that the co-doping of a small amount of Zn²⁺ could remarkably improve the PL intensity of Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄:0.08Eu²⁺. When x = 0.05, the intensity of Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄:0.08Eu²⁺,xZn²⁺ was increased up to 2.3 times that of pure Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄:0.08Eu²⁺, which could be attributed to the flux effect of Zn²⁺ ions, and the Zn²⁺ doping reduces the opportunities of the energy transfer between Eu²⁺.     

Growth and spectral properties of Er:NaGd(WO4)2 crystal

A high optical quality Er³⁺-doped NaGd(WO₄)₂ single crystal with dimensions of ∅18 × 50 mm³ has been grown using the Czochralski method. The structure of the grown crystal was proved by X-ray powder diffraction. The accurate concentration of Er³⁺ ion in the crystal was measured. The absorption spectra, fluorescence spectra and fluorescence lifetime of the crystal were measured at room temperature. Green up-conversion luminescence has been observed when the crystal is excited at 965 nm.     

Influence of calcination temperature on luminescent properties of Sr3Al2O6:Eu, Dy phosphors prepared by sol–gel-combustion processing

The detailed preparation process of Eu²⁺ and Dy³⁺ ion co-doped Sr₃Al₂O₆ phosphor powders with red long afterglow by sol–gel-combustion method in the reducing atmosphere is reported. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy are used to investigate the effects of synthesis temperature on the crystal characteristics, morphology and luminescent properties of the as-synthesized Sr₃Al₂O₆:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphors. The results reveal that Sr₃Al₂O₆ crystallizes completely when the combustion ash is sintered at 1200 °C. The excitation and the emission spectra indicate that the excitation broad-band lies chiefly in visible range and the phosphor powders emit strong light at 618 nm under the excitation of 472 nm. The light intensity and the light-lasting time of Sr₃Al₂O₆:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphors are increased when increasing the calcination temperatures from 1050 to 1200 °C. The afterglow of Sr₃Al₂O₆:Eu²⁺, Dy³⁺ phosphors sintered at 1200 °C lasts for over 600 s when the excited source is cut off. The red emission mechanism is discussed according to the effect of nephelauxetic and crystal field on the 4f⁶5d¹ → 4f⁷ transition of the Eu²⁺ ions.