{"title":"Optimization of dysprosium ions doped borate glasses for photoluminescence applications","authors":"Manjeet , Ravina , Amit , Kanishk Poria , Nisha Deopa , Anand Kumar , R.P. Chahal","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100208","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100208","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this report, we present a comprehensive explanation of the luminescent features of Dy<sup>3+</sup>-ions doped Zinc Sodium Lead Borate (ZnNaPbB) glasses through various characterizations like UV–Vis-NIR, absorption and emission spectroscopy. The absorption spectra were used to determine the optical bandgap (E<sub>opt</sub>) and Urbach energy (ΔE). The emission spectra are dominated by three peaks (strong yellow, blue and weak red) in the visible range at 481 nm, 575 nm and 664 nm. The CIE coordinates lie in the pure white region of the chromaticity diagram indicating that the as-prepared glasses have possible applications for optoelectronic devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100208"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43099541","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ritesh Raikundliya , N. Thejo Kalyani , S.J. Dhoble
{"title":"Formulation of calcium based 8-HQ fluorescent paint for fluorescent paint applications","authors":"Ritesh Raikundliya , N. Thejo Kalyani , S.J. Dhoble","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100211","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100211","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>We report the formulation of luminous paints with calcium-based quinoline complex, bis(8-hydroxyquinoline) (calcium) – Caq<sub>2</sub> as a pigment (where Ca = Calcium, q = 8-hydroxy quinoline). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectra, UV–Visible absorption, Photoluminescence (PL) spectra and photometric evaluation of the pigment were probed to evaluate its structural, optical and photometric properties. The excitation spectra of Caq<sub>2</sub> pigment portrays a broad excitation peak at 370 nm, while emission spectra reveal a broad peak, registered at 473 nm which falls in the bluish-green region of the visible spectrum. Further, fluorescent paints were formulated on glass slides with epoxy resin/ urea formaldehyde as binder and toluene as solvent. The results reveal the change in intensity of the painted panels in the following order I<sub>ZnO Epoxy(50%)</sub> > I<sub>Epoxy</sub> based pure pigment > I<sub>UF</sub> based pure pigment > I<sub>ZnO Epoxy(10%)</sub> > I<sub>ZnO UF(10%)</sub>. These results reveal the potential of the pigment as one of the components of fluorescent paint.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100211"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44148187","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Thermal diffusivity measurement of undoped Yb2O3 oxide by self-made photoacoustic cell","authors":"Minarul I. Sarkar, Kaushal Kumar","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100213","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100213","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Photoacoustic spectroscopy is an essential technique for material characterization by measuring acoustic noise inside a cell. In this work, we have fabricated a photoacoustic cell and a pre-amplifier circuit and optimized both for maximum sensitivity. The cavity volume is measured ∼4.90 × 10<sup>−6</sup> m<sup>3</sup> at optimum condition. After that, the thermal diffusivity of undoped ytterbium oxide is measured by recording photoacoustic voltages. It is found 42.22–44.90 mm<sup>2</sup>/s for the excitation pump power 150–300 mW range by 980 nm diode laser source.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100213"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49153044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amit Kumar , Ravina , Anu , V. Kumar , Nisha Deopa , R. Punia , A.S. Rao
{"title":"Epoxy free LED devices: Physical and optical examination of praseodymium doped borate glasses for enhanced performance","authors":"Amit Kumar , Ravina , Anu , V. Kumar , Nisha Deopa , R. Punia , A.S. Rao","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100210","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100210","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Borate glass doped with Praseodymium (Pr<sup>3+</sup>) having different concentration were synthesized via melt quenching method. The density of the glass is proven to enhance with the abundance of the Pr<sup>3+</sup> ions resulting in structural compactness of the glass. Variation of the dielectric constant, reflection loss, molar refraction and polaron radius has been analyzed with the concentration of Pr<sup>3+</sup> ions. Absorption spectra were recorded in the range of 200 nm-1800 nm and seven peaks were observed. Band gap is evaluated using Tauc plot. Absorption spectra are used to assess the bonding parameter and Judd-Ofelt intensity parameter. The results of the Judd Ofelt theory are consistent with the bonding parameters. Variation of the Urbach energy with the band gap has been analyzed. The known result affirms the glasses potential as a green component in reddish orange luminescent devices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100210"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45654674","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Photoluminescence characteristics of a novel orange red-emitting Eu3+ doped K3Ca2(SO4)3F phosphor for W-LED","authors":"M.D. Mehare , A.R. Bansod , C.M. Mehare , S.A. Dhale , S.J. Dhoble","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100215","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100215","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The present work reported the synthesis of Eu<sup>3+</sup>-activated K<sub>3</sub>Ca<sub>2</sub>(SO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>F sulfate-based phosphors via a solid-state reaction method (SSR). The crystal structure of as-synthesized phosphor was studied by XRD analysis. The PL and PLE spectrum were investigated using photoluminescence spectroscopy. The PL excitation spectrum monitored at 616 nm shows sharp line excitation peaks at 395 nm,466 nm and 535 nm, attributes to <sup>7</sup>F<sub>0</sub>→ <sup>5</sup>L<sub>6,</sub> <sup>7</sup>F<sub>0</sub>→ <sup>5</sup>D<sub>2,</sub> and <sup>7</sup>F<sub>0</sub>→ <sup>5</sup>D<sub>1</sub> transitions respectively. The PL spectrum under UV excitation of 395 nm exhibits emission in the red region centered at 592 nm and 616 nm, corresponding to <sup>5</sup>D<sub>0</sub>→ <sup>7</sup>F<sub>1,</sub> and <sup>5</sup>D<sub>0</sub>→ <sup>7</sup>F<sub>2</sub> transitions of Eu<sup>3+</sup> ions in the host. The CIE coordinates confirm the emission in the orange-red region positioned at (0.6824, 0.3175) with color purity of 97.37% and CCT 3872.2 K. The obtained outcome reveals that the reported K<sub>3</sub>Ca<sub>2</sub>(SO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>F: Eu<sup>3+</sup> phosphor is the best candidate as UV excitable orange-red emitting phosphor for w-LEDs.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100215"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44017333","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Europium(III) diphenylphosphinate as a potential low-dimensional nanostructured coordination polymer scintillator","authors":"Luís Felipe Bricks Bim , Marco Aurélio Cebim","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100216","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100216","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Rare earth diphenylphosphinates – [RE(<em>dpp</em>)<sub>3</sub>]<sub>n</sub> – are low-dimensional nanostructured luminescent materials with considerable thermal and chemical stability, obtained in powder form, consisting of highly insoluble nanowire/nanorod-shaped particles. As a potential candidate for applications as nanocrystalline scintillator devices, [Eu(<em>dpp</em>)<sub>3</sub>]<sub>n</sub> has been synthesized by wet route precipitation methodologies. X-ray excited optical luminescence (XEOL) measurements revealed that the samples show intense emission under X-ray excitation, presenting structural and electronic stability against continuous and prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation without changing the chemical environment in which the trivalent europium ion is inserted. Indeed, the self-structuring of [RE(<em>dpp</em>)<sub>3</sub>]<sub>n</sub> in a polymeric matrix of high thermal stability allowed [Eu(<em>dpp</em>)<sub>3</sub>]<sub>n</sub> to be a low-dimensional nanostructured luminescent coordination polymer resistant to <em>radiation damage.</em></p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100216"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48891659","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kamlesh Kumar Nigam, Arpna Tamrakar, Gargi Mishra, Mrituanjay D. Pandey
{"title":"A luminescent pyrene-valine conjugates for the detection of copper (II) ions in aqueous media","authors":"Kamlesh Kumar Nigam, Arpna Tamrakar, Gargi Mishra, Mrituanjay D. Pandey","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100212","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100212","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A novel pyrene-based fluorescent chemosensor (pyren-1-ylmethyl)-L-valine (1) has been synthesized. 1 is a highly selective chemosensor for detecting Cu(II) ions through fluorescence quenching over other competitive metal ions and showing aqueous-organic solvent-based gelation properties. Rod-shaped surface morphology may be attributed to intermolecular Hydrogen bonding between the carboxylic acid group and π-π stacking of pyrene moiety. In addition, 1 can also be utilized for the practical detection of Cu<sup>2+</sup>ion in natural water samples.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100212"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46018432","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuhan Ding , Bo Zhang , Chen Shen , Nannan Chen , Jusha Ma , Kanglong Wu , Yi Wei , Lin Wang , Bin Qian , Xueming Hua
{"title":"Joining mechanism of connection between Ag-plated Kovar interconnector and stranded Ag-plated Cu wire produced via parallel gap resistance welding","authors":"Yuhan Ding , Bo Zhang , Chen Shen , Nannan Chen , Jusha Ma , Kanglong Wu , Yi Wei , Lin Wang , Bin Qian , Xueming Hua","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100209","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100209","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>A space solar array includes GaAs solar cell, interconnector, and stranded Cu wire. Due to the preferential high working efficiency, the assembly of solar array is mostly performed using parallel gap resistance welding (PGRW). Since strengthening of the PGRW joints is the key to further extend service life of solar array, it is necessary to elucidate joining mechanism of each connection. In the present research, to clarify the controversy over PGRW joining mechanism between Ag-plated Kovar interconnector and stranded Ag-plated Cu wire, various advanced material characterization methods are conducted to joining interfaces. Experimental results confirm that, in addition to the known Ag/Cu eutectic interface, solid evidence of metallurgy bonding is also found in Cu/Cu interface. Such finding has significant implication for further enlarge the PGRW process window and produce stronger joints.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100209"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47897349","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonal P. Tatte , Yatish R. Parauha , N.S. Dhoble , G.C. Mishra , S.J. Dhoble
{"title":"Photoluminescence and thermoluminescence study of Ca1.02Sr1.98Al2O6: Dy phosphor synthesized by combustion method","authors":"Sonal P. Tatte , Yatish R. Parauha , N.S. Dhoble , G.C. Mishra , S.J. Dhoble","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100203","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100203","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In the present work, we have synthesized Ca<sub>1.02</sub>Sr<sub>1.98</sub>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>6</sub> phosphors with different doping concentrations of Dy<sup>3+</sup> (0.5 mol% to 4.0 mol%) by simple combustion method. The phase purity of the prepared phosphor has been confirmed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). Detailed investigations have been carried out to study the photoluminescence (PL) and thermoluminescence (TL) properties of the synthesized phosphors. Under 348 nm excitation, the PL emission spectrum shows two intense emission bands at blue and yellow color region due to the <sup>4</sup>F<sub>9/2</sub> → <sup>6</sup>H<sub>15/2</sub> and <sup>4</sup>F<sub>9/2</sub> → <sup>6</sup>H<sub>13/2</sub> transition of Dy<sup>3+</sup> ions. In addition, the TL properties of gamma-irradiated Dy<sup>3+</sup> doped Ca<sub>1.02</sub>Sr<sub>1.98</sub>Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>6</sub> phosphors were investigated. According to the obtained PL and TL results, the synthesized phosphors have good prospects for future investigations on white LED and TLD applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100203"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42848604","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Investigations on tailoring physical properties of RF magnetron sputtered Cadmium Sulphide thin films","authors":"Harshita Trivedi , Zohreh Ghorannevis , Shilpi Chaudhary , Avanish S. Parmar","doi":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100190","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mlblux.2023.100190","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The effect of nitrogen (N<sub>2</sub>) partial pressure on the structure and bandgap tunability of RF magnetron sputtered Cadmium Sulphide (CdS) thin films is investigated by varying N<sub>2</sub> partial pressure in Ar/N<sub>2</sub> mixture. In presence of N<sub>2</sub>, films have a polycrystalline structure with (0<!--> <!-->0<!--> <!-->2) preferential orientation, which leads to defect-free, continuous, dense, and fibrous structures with increased roughness. The average optical transmittance increased to > 80 at 500–2500 nm for 30 % N<sub>2</sub> partial pressure, whereas the band gap decreases from 2.45 eV to 2.30 eV with increasing N<sub>2</sub> concentration. This work shows that the bandgap of sputtered CdS thin films can be tuned with the variation of N<sub>2</sub> concentration for customized applications.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":18245,"journal":{"name":"Materials Letters: X","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100190"},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48702967","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}