Abstract
Single-phase YVO4:Eu3+ nanopowders were synthesized by sol-gel combustion method using citric acid as a chelating agent and reducer. The microstructures and photoluminescence (PL) properties of the as-prepared YVO4:Eu3+ nanopowders were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and PL spectroscopy. The luminescence intensities of the YVO4 nanoparticles doped with 5 mol% Eu3+ ions strongly depended on the calcination temperature, the molar ratio of citric acid to nitrates and the amounts of the Li+ additive.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 151-157 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering B: Solid-State Materials for Advanced Technology |
Volume | 130 |
Issue number | 1-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Jun 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Combustion
- Luminescence
- Nanocrystals
- Sol-gel