研究目的
Investigating the structural, surface morphology, cathodoluminescence (CL) and thermoluminescence (TL) properties of Eu doped zinc borate, ZnB2O4, phosphors prepared via wet chemical synthesis.
研究成果
The study successfully synthesized Eu doped ZnB2O4 phosphors via wet chemical synthesis, demonstrating promising luminescence properties for optoelectronic applications. The maximum CL intensity was achieved at 5 mol% Eu3+ concentration, with quenching observed at higher concentrations. The TL properties showed a linear dose response in the range of 0.1–10 Gy, indicating potential for dosimetric applications.
研究不足
The study focuses on the luminescence properties of Eu doped ZnB2O4 phosphors, but the potential applications in optoelectronic devices are not extensively explored. The reproducibility and standard deviation of the measurements could be further optimized.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study utilized low-temperature chemical method for the synthesis of a series of Eu activated ZnB2O4 phosphors. The crystal structure and cathodoluminescence studies concentration of Eu3+ of ZnB2O4:Eu3+ phosphors with varying concentration of Eu3+ ions in the host lattice have been systematically studied.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
Polycrystalline powder samples of ZnB2O4:Eu3+ were synthesized by wet-chemical method, starting from raw materials ZnO, H3BO3, and Eu2O3.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
XRD patterns were performed using a Philips PW-1710/00 di?ractometer. CL measurements were conducted using a Gatan MonoCL3 detector with a PA-3 photomultiplier tube with ESEM XL30 microscope. TL measurements were carried out using an automated Lexsyg Smart TL/OSL reader system.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The raw materials were mixed while heating at 80 °C, in 80 ml HNO3 standard solution using a magnetic stirrer. The dried precursor was calcined at 450 °C for 5 h, then annealed at temperatures from 750 °C to 950 °C for 2 h.
5:Data Analysis Methods
Initial rise (IR) and peak shape (PS) methods were used to determine the activation energies of the trapping centres. The effects of the variable heating rate on TL behaviour of Eu activated ZnB2O4 were also studied.
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