Abstract
In this research, zirconium lanthanum and neodymium tri-doped yttria nanopowder was synthesized using the sol-gel combustion method. Citric acid (CA) and glycine (G) were used for the gel and fuel agent, respectively. The effect of CA:G:TM (TM=transition metal) mole ratios on the particle size and morphology of the product was evaluated. As-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), field-emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM), transmission electron microscope (TEM), energy dispersion spectrum (EDS), photoluminescence (PL) spectrum, Inductively coupled plasma (ICP), UV-visible (UV-vis spectroscopy), thermal gravimetric-differential thermal analysis (TG/DTA) and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)analysis. The optimized sample synthesized with CA:G:TM mole ratio of (1.06:1.06:1) had the average particle size of 30-40 nm with a spherical morphology. Moreover, the optimized sample showed visible photoluminescence, at 400-800 nm.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 10551-10558 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Ceramics International |
| Volume | 42 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Citric acid
- Glycine
- Sol-gel combustion
- Zirconium lanthanum and neodymium tri-doped yttria nanopowder
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry