Influences of Co doping on the structural,optical and magnetic properties of ZnO nanorods synthesized by hydrothermal route

Pure and Co-doped ZnO nanorods have been synthesized by a hydrothermal process. The structure, morphology and properties of as-prepared samples have been studied using X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), photoluminescence (PL) spectrometer as well as by superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID). The structure and morphology analyses show that Co doping can slightly impede the ZnO crystallinity, influence the nanorods morphology, but cannot change the preferred growth orientation of ZnO nanorods. The amount of Co doping contents is about 3.0 at% in ZnO nanorods and dopant Co²⁺ ions substitute Zn²⁺ ions sites in ZnO nanocrystal without forming any secondary phase. The optical measurements show that the Co doping can effectively tune energy band structure and enrich surface states in both UV and VL regions, which lead to novel PL properties of ZnO nanorods. In addition, ferromagnetic ordering of the as-synthesized Zn_1?xCo_xO nanorod arrays has been observed at room temperature, which should be ascribed to sp–d and d–d carrier exchange interactions and presence of abundant defects and oxygen vacancies.     

Zn基片上ZnO及ZnS/ZnO复合纳米阵列的液相合成及发光性质

采用温和的溶液路线在Zn基片上合成了单晶态的ZnO纳米棒阵列、 纳米片阵列和ZnS/ZnO复合双层纳米棒阵列. 使用X射线粉末衍射仪、 扫描电子显微镜、 高分辨透射电子显微镜、 X射线光电子能谱仪等对产物的组成、 结构及形貌进行了表征. 讨论了表面活性剂在液相合成中对产物形貌的调控作用. 通过室温发射光谱的测定, 研究了所得纳米阵列材料的发光性质.     

Synthesis,crystal structure,and electroluminescent properties of zinc and cadmium tetradentate azomethine complexes

Chemical and electrochemical syntheses of zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes based on tetradentate Schiff bases (H₂L¹ and H₂L²) resulting from condensation of 2-tosylaminobenzaldehyde with 3,6-dioxa-1,8-octanediamine or 4,9-dioxa-1,12-dodecanediamine were performed. The structure, composition, and properties of the complexes were studied by elemental analysis, IR, ¹H NMR, and UV spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and X-ray diffraction. The zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes luminesce in a DMF solution in the blue spectral region (λ_PL = 425–433 nm), the photoluminescence quantum yield φ being 0.25–0.30. Multilayer zinc(II)- and cadmium(II)-based electroluminescent structures with green-blue emission of the exciplex nature were fabricated.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Cu2S Nanostructures Via Hydrothermal Method by a Polymeric Precursor

Cu₂S nanostructures were synthesized successfully via hydrothermal approach with new precursor. The precursor was characterized via thermal gravimetric analysis (TGA) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The products were characterized with X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transition electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, FT-IR, room temperature photoluminescence spectroscopy and ultraviolet–visible spectroscopy. The effect of different parameters such as Cu²⁺/TGA mole ratio, reaction time and temperature were investigated on product size and morphology.     

The effect of silica nanoparticles on the morphology, mechanical properties and thermal degradation kinetics of PMMA

Silica-PMMA nanocomposites with different silica quantities were prepared by a melt compounding method. The effect of silica amount, in the range 1-5 wt.%, on the morphology, mechanical properties and thermal degradation kinetics of PMMA was investigated by means of transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffractometry (XRD), dynamic mechanical analysis (DMA), thermogravimetric analyses (TGA), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), ¹³C cross-polarization magic-angle spinning nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (¹³C{¹H} CP-MAS NMR) and measures of proton spin-lattice relaxation time in the rotating frame (T_1ρ(H)), in the laboratory frame (T₁(H)) and cross-polarization times (T_CH). Results showed that silica nanoparticles are well dispersed in the polymeric matrix whose structure remains amorphous. The degradation of the polymer occurs at higher temperature in the presence of silica because of the interaction between the two components.     

Designing of luminescent GdPO4:Eu@LaPO4@SiO2 core/shell nanorods: Synthesis,structural and luminescence properties

GdPO₄:Eu³⁺ (core) and GdPO₄:Eu@LaPO₄ (core/shell) nanorods (NRs) were successfully prepared by urea based co-precipitation process at ambient conditions which was followed by coating with amorphous silica shell via the sol-gel chemical route. The role of surface coating on the crystal structure, crystallinity, morphology, solubility, surface chemistry and luminescence properties were well investigated by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray (EDX) analysis, Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), UV-Vis, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. XRD pattern revealed highly purified, well-crystalline, single phase-hexagonal-rhabdophane structure of GdPO₄ crystal. The TEM micrographs exhibited highly crystalline and narrow size distributed rod-shaped GdPO₄:Eu³⁺ nanostructures with average width 14–16 nm and typical length 190–220 nm. FTIR spectra revealed characteristic infrared absorption bands of amorphous silica. High absorbance in a visible region of silica modified core/shell/Si NRs in aqueous environment suggests the high solubility along with colloidal stability. The photoluminescence properties were remarkably enhanced after growth of undoped LaPO₄ layers due to the reduction of nonradiative transition rate. The advantages of presented high emission intensity and high solubility of core/shell and core/shell/Si NRs indicated the potential applications in monitoring biological events.     

C/g-C3N4/MoS2复合材料的制备及光催化性能

首先以尿素和葡萄糖为前驱体,通过热缩合方法制备了C/g-C₃N₄,然后利用溶剂热法合成C/g-C₃N₄/MoS₂三元复合材料。通过不同的手段对其进行了表征,结果表明,与C/g-C₃N₄相比,该三元复合材料不仅具有更强的光吸收性能和更大的表面积,而且更有利于电子的转移。同时对其可见光催化降解甲基橙性能进行研究,结果发现,C/g-C₃N₄/MoS₂-2.0%复合材料(含有质量分数为2.0%的MoS₂)表现出最高的反应速率常数(0.0086 min^-1),分别为g-C₃N₄/MoS₂-2.0%(0.0015 min^-1)和C/g-C₃N₄(0.0036min^-1)的5.7倍和2.3倍。     

Cathodoluminescence properties of Pr3+-doped perovskite-type transparent red luminescent thin films processed by a sol–gel method

Transparent, luminescent films of Pr³⁺-doped (Ca_0.6Sr_0.4)TiO₃ (CSTO) have been prepared for cathodo-excitation of pure red luminescence by a sol–gel method from a stabilized sol with Ca²⁺, Sr²⁺, Pr³⁺ ions and titanium-isopropoxide in acetic acid. The structure and surface morphology of the obtained films are characterized by X-ray diffraction and Atomic Force Microscopy, respectively. The photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence (CL) properties of the films are evaluated. The films exhibit a strong single line of ¹D₂ → ³H₄ red photoluminescence of Pr³⁺ ions doped, which increases almost linearly with the number of the dip-coated layers. It is also found that strong single red photoemission is observed and the CL intensity increases with increasing acceleration voltage. The results demonstrate that it is potential for application in field-emission display devices.     

Additive assisted hydrothermal synthesis,characterization and optical properties of one dimensional DyPO4:Ce3+ nanostructures

One dimensional nanostructures of cerium doped dysprosium phosphate (DyPO₄:Ce³⁺) were synthesized via hydrothermal route in the presence of different surfactants [sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS), dodecyl sulfosuccinate (DSS), polyvinyl pyrollidone (PVP)] and solvent [ethylene glycol and water]. The prepared nanostructures were characterized by Powder X-ray diffraction (PXRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), UV-VIS-NIR absorption spectrophotometer and photoluminescence (PL) studies. The PXRD and FTIR results indicate purity, good crystallinity and effective doping of Ce³⁺ in nanostructures. SEM and TEM micrographs display nanorods, nanowires and nanobundles like morphology of DyPO₄:Ce³⁺. Energy-dispersive X-ray spectra (EDS) of DyPO₄:Ce³⁺nanostructures confirm the presence of dopant. UV-VIS-NIR absorption spectra of prepared compounds are used to calculate band gap and explore their optical properties. Luminescent properties of DyPO₄:Ce³⁺ was studied by using PL emission spectra. The effect of additives and solvents on the uniformity, morphology and optical properties of the nanostructures were studied in detail.     

Hydrothermal synthesis, thermal and luminescent investigations of lanthanide(III) coordination polymers based on the 4,4′-oxybis(benzoate) ligand

In this study, new series of lanthanide 4,4??-oxybis(benzoates) of the general formula Ln₂oba₃·nH₂O, where Ln = lanthanides from La(III) to Lu(III), oba?=?C₁₂H₈O(COO) ₂ ^2? and n?=?3?C6, has been prepared under hydrothermal conditions. The compounds were characterized by elemental analysis, infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction patterns measurements and different methods of thermal analysis (TG, DSC, and TG-FTIR). In addition, photoluminescence properties of the selected complexes have been investigated. Crystalline compounds are isostructural in the whole series. Both carboxylate groups are deprotonated and engaged in the coordination of Ln(III) ions. Heating of the complexes leads to the dehydration and next decomposition processes. Although of the same structure, the removal of water molecules proceeds in different ways. In the nitrogen atmosphere, they decompose releasing water, carbon oxides and phenol molecules. The complexes of Eu(III), Tb(III) and Dy(III) exhibit photoluminescence in the visible range, whereas the compounds of Nd(III) and Yb(III) in the near-infrared region upon excitation by UV light.     

Zinc(II) and cadmium(II) <Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>,<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>'-Bis(2-<Emphasis Type="Italic">N</Emphasis>-Tosylaminobenzylidene) diaminodipropyliminates: Syntheses,structures, and photoluminescence properties

Chemical and electrochemical syntheses of the zinc(II) and cadmium(II) complexes with the tetradentate Schiff base (H₂L), the condensation product of 2-N-tosylaminobenzaldehyde with diaminodipropylamine, are carried out. The structures, compositions, and properties of the synthesized metal complexes are studied by elemental analyses, IR spectroscopy, ¹H NMR, UV spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and quantum-chemical calculations. The structure of the cadmium(II) complex is determined by X-ray diffraction analysis (CIF file CCDC no. 1446393). The cadmium(II) and zinc(II) complexes exhibit luminescence in a CH₂Cl₂ solution in the blue spectral range (λ_PL = 425–428 nm) with the photoluminescence quantum yields ? = 0.20 and 0.75, respectively.     

Synthesis and structure of [C6N4H20]0.5[B5O6(OH)4]: A new organically templated pentaborate with white-light-emission

A new organically templated pentaborate [C₆N₄H₂₀]_0.5[B₅O₆(OH)₄] (1a) was prepared by reactions of triethylenetetramine (TETA) with excess boric acid in aqueous solution and characterized by elemental analysis, FTIR, TG-DTA, powder X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The structure of 1a was determined by a single-crystal X-ray diffraction. It crystallizes in the monoclinic system with space group P2(1)/c, a=9200(3) Å, b=14.121(5) Å, c=10.330(4) Å, β=91.512(4)°, V=1341.4(9) Å³, and Z=4. The luminescent properties of the compound were studied, and a green-blue luminescence occurs with an emission maximum at 507 nm upon excitation at 430 nm. The photoluminescence of 1a can be modified from green-blue to white by means of a simple heat-treatment process. The white-light-emission of sample 1c makes the pentaborate a good candidate for display and lighting applications in the white LED.     

Synthesis and optical properties of Gd2O3:Pr3+ phosphor particles

Spherical-shaped Gd₂O₃:Pr³⁺ phosphor particles were prepared with different concentrations of Pr³⁺ using the urea homogeneous precipitation method. The resulting Gd₂O₃:Pr³⁺ phosphor particles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscope, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The effects of the Pr³⁺ doping concentration on the luminescent properties of Gd₂O₃:Pr³⁺ phosphors were investigated. Photoluminescence measurements revealed the Gd₂O₃:1?% Pr³⁺ phosphor particles to have the strongest emission. The luminescence properties of Gd₂O₃:Pr³⁺ particles are strongly affected by the phosphor crystallinity and X-ray diffraction measurements confirmed that the crystallinity of Gd₂O₃ cubic structure could be enhanced by increasing the firing temperature. The luminescent Gd₂O₃:Pr³⁺ phosphor particles have potential applications in areas, such as optical display systems, lamps and etc.     

气液界面法组装的Ni3(HITP)2电致变色薄膜及其性能

由于缺乏可控的成膜技术,三亚苯类金属有机框架(MOFs)材料的应用受到了限制。我们在气液界面组装了不同厚度的Ni₃(HITP)₂薄膜(HITP^3-=2,3,6,7,10,11-六亚氨基三亚苯),并将制备的薄膜转移到导电玻璃表面。利用X射线衍射(XRD)、场发射透射电子显微镜(FETEM)、场发射扫描电镜(FESEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和拉曼光谱对样品的晶体结构、微观形貌和元素组成进行表征,采用紫外可见分光光度计以及电化学工作站对Ni₃(HITP)₂薄膜的电化学和电致变色性能进行了研究和表征。结果表明,得益于Ni₃(HITP)₂电致变色薄膜的多孔结构和与电解液良好的接触,所得薄膜电极N-20具有较短的着色响应时间/褪色响应时间(0.6/0.7 s),且着色效率可达530 cm²·C^-1;而N-50具有较大的光调制范围(740 nm,70%)。     

Ag作催化剂制备的GaN的形貌及其性能

用化学气相沉积法(CVD)在Si(100)衬底上以Ag纳米颗粒为催化剂制备了微纳米结构的GaN,原料是熔融态的金属Ga和气态的NH3。采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、透射电镜(TEM)、X-ray能谱仪(EDS)、场发射扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、光致发光能谱(PL)和霍尔效应测试对样品进行了结构、成分、形貌和发光、电学性能分析。结果表明:生成的自组装GaN为六方纤锌矿的类似小梯子的微纳米单晶结构,且在不同的温度下,GaN的发光性能和电学性能也有所不同,相对于强的紫外发光峰,其它杂质发光峰很微弱,且均呈p型导电。对本实验所得到的GaN微纳米结构的可能形成机理进行了探讨。     

Influence of Doping Different Rare Earth Ions on the Luminescence of CaTiO3‐based Phosphors

This paper reports the Gd³⁺, Dy³⁺, Tb³⁺ and Lu³⁺ doped CaTiO₃ based phosphors were synthesized by modified solid‐state reaction method and its crystal structure and luminescent properties were investigated. The X‐ray diffraction patterns (XRD) showed that the phosphors sintered at 1000 °C for 2 h were a pure CaTiO₃ phases. The optimization of reaction conditions were carried out by thermal gravimetry and differential thermal analysis methods (DTA/TG). Surface and elemental analyses were performed by using on SEM instrument. The excitation and emission spectras were recorded by photoluminescence spectrophotometer (PL).     

Magnetic retrievable Ag/AgBr/ZnFe2O4 photocatalyst for efficient removal of organic pollutant under visible light

In the present work, a visible-light-driven Ag/AgBr/ZnFe₂O₄ photocatalyst has been successfully synthesized via a deposition–precipitation and photoreduction method. The crystal structure, chemical composition, morphology and optical properties of the as-prepared nanocomposites were characterized by X-ray diffraction spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, high-resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscope, UV–vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and photoluminescence. The photocatalytic activities of the Ag/AgBr/ZnFe₂O₄ nanocomposites were evaluated through the photodegradation of gaseous toluene and methyl orange (MO) under visible light. The results revealed that the as-prepared Ag/AgBr/ZnFe₂O₄ nanocomposite exhibited excellent photocatalytic activity. The degrading efficiency of MO could still reach 90% after four cycles, and the Ag/AgBr/ZnFe₂O₄ nanocomposite could be recycled easily by a magnet. Additionally, the enhanced photocatalytic mechanism was discussed according to the trapping experiments, which indicated that the photo-generated holes (h⁺) and •O₂⁻ played important roles in photodegradation process. At last, a possible photocatalytic oxidation pathways of toluene was proposed based on the results of GC–MS. The Ag/AgBr/ZnFe₂O₄ composites showed potential application for efficient removal of organic pollutant.     

Optical Study of Chitosan-Ofloxacin Complex for Biomedical Applications

Chitosan ofloxacin complex was prepared in isopropyl alcohol under mild conditions. The ionic complexation between chitosan and ofloxacin was confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The crystallinity, thermal, surface morphology and optical properties were evaluated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy and second harmonic generation (SHG) studies, respectively. Absorption of the complex was high (10⁶cm^?1) with an optical band gap of 3.80 eV. The chitosan-ofloxacin complex may be considered as a novel optical material from biomedical application point of views. It may find applications as biosensors and environmentally sensitive membranes and artificial membranes.     

Poly(MAA-Mn) for Triple-Layer Structure Synthesis of ZnS/ZnS:Mn/SiO2 Phosphors

Methacrylic acid (MAA) was used as a manganese carrier to prepare ZnS/MAA-Mn particles, and ZnS/ZnS:Mn phosphors were formed from ZnS/MAA-Mn by ion substitution through heat treatment. After silica coating on surface by chemical precipitation method with tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS), ZnS/ZnS:Mn/SiO₂ phosphors were prepared successfully as a new core/shell structure compound. The thickness of layers was controlled by adjusting concentrations of manganese (II) acetate (Mn(CH₃COO)₂) and TEOS. Structure, morphology, and composition of prepared phosphors were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscope (TEM), and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), respectively. Photoluminescence (PL) properties of ZnS with different Mn²⁺ content were analyzed by PL spectrometer. PL emission intensity and PL stability were analyzed for evaluating effects of silica coating and Mn²⁺ activator doping. As a result, the structure of two layers could be observed, and optimum composition of ZnS/ZnS:Mn/SiO₂ structure was also obtained.     

YF3:Tb,LaF3:Ce/Tb,and GdF3:Tb nanoparticles: A comparison of the crystallographic and photoluminescent properties

YF₃:Tb, LaF₃:Ce/Tb, and GdF₃:Tb nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by the thermal co-precipitation technique at a lower temperature. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis, thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), FT-Raman, UV/visible, and photoluminescence techniques were utilized to determine the phase purity, crystal phase, thermal stability, exterior behavior, optical properties, colloidal stability, and luminescent properties. The XRD results showed the different crystal phases in each nanoproduct. The TGA studies exhibited slight degradation at a lower temperature, which suggests surface water adsorption and organic moieties. The FTIR spectra revealed the existence of the IR bands related to hydroxyl and (C O) groups, suggesting the presence of organic moieties. The absorption spectra and optical bandgap energies were measured in aqueous media for the determination of the colloidal dispersibility in an aqueous solution. The excitation and emission spectra were analyzed, and all observed excitation and emission transitions were labeled. The emission spectra of the LnF₃:Tb NPs exhibited distinctive features of the most dominant emission transition located at 543 (⁵D₄ → ⁷F₅) under the excitation at 368 nm. Among the presented LnF₃ host matrices, YF₃:Tb NPs demonstrated high crystallinity along with superior photoluminescence properties. These findings are highly useful in the conjugation of biomolecules for sensitive detection of biomolecules and optical bioimaging.