Synthesis, characterization and optical properties of Zr+4/La+3/Nd+3 tri-doped yttria nanopowder by sol-gel combustion method

Shima Shirinparvar, Reza Shoja Razavi, Fatemeh Davar, Mohammad Reza Loghman-Estarki, Morteza Hajizadeh-Oghaz, Saeid Ghorbani

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)10551-10558
Number of pages8
JournalCeramics International
Volume42
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 2016
Externally publishedYes

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

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