Abstract
Abstract: In this study, lanthanide-doped zirconia powders with improved luminescent properties were prepared using a facile coprecipitation method. The morphology and structural properties of obtained powders were analyzed by using the field emission scanning electron microscope, X-ray diffraction, and magnetic properties measurement system, while their optical properties were investigated by room-temperature photoluminescence spectroscopy. We showed that codoping of Gd3+ into ZrO2:Eu3+ could improve the emission intensity of ZrO2:Eu3+ powders, and the emission peaks intensity varied with the codoping concentration of Gd3+. The possible mechanism leading to a luminescence enhancement in Gd3+-codoped ZrO2:Eu3+ powders has been discussed. Graphical Abstract: [InlineMediaObject not available: see fulltext.]
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 15-19 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology |
Volume | 82 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 1 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Eu/Gd codoping
- Lanthanides
- Luminescence
- Powders
- Zirconia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Chemistry(all)
- Biomaterials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Materials Chemistry