Abstract
In the present work, a novel method for the synthesis of monodispersed cubic shape Ce-doped yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG:Ce) nanophosphors is reported. Single phase Ce doped YAG nanoparticles are prepared by solvothermal processing, followed by annealing treatment. Morphological investigation by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) showed the formation of monodispersed 500 nm cubic shape Ce-doped YAG phosphor. The crystalline Ce-doped YAG showed broad emission peaks in the range of 480-640 nm with maximum intensity at 524 nm. The emission intensity increased with increase in calcination temperatures while reduced with increase in Ce3+ ions concentration. Detailed study was carried out to understand the formation of monodispersed cubic shape Ce doped YAG nanoparticles. It was found that the solvent, surfactant and impurity (counter ions of cerium and aluminum salt) has significant effect on the crystal growth.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 235-242 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Jan |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This study was supported by the Post BK21 program in the Ministry of Education, Human Resources Development, and also supported by the Korea National Research Foundation (NRF) grant funded by the Korea Government (MEST) ( NRF-2010-0028802 , 2010-0019626 ).
Keywords
- A. Calcination
- A. Powders: chemical preparation
- C. Optical properties
- YAG:Ce
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Ceramics and Composites
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry