Structural and optical properties of nano-sized K3Nd(PO4)2:Yb3+ orthophosphate.
Nanocrystals of tripotassium neodymium bis-phosphate(V) doped with ytterbium ions, K3Nd(PO4)2: Yb3+, were synthesized by Pechini method. The obtained grains, having an average size of about 40 nm, were characterised by X-ray, electron microscopic, electron absorption, luminescence and IR studies. Moreover, fluorescence decay studies were carried out at room temperature. The energy transfer from the Nd3+ to Yb3+ was described and discussed. The results were compared to those of the K3Nd(PO4)2 bulk crystal.
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Department of Inorganic Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering and Economics, Wroclaw University of Economics, ul. Komandorska 118/120, 53-345 Wrocław, Poland.
Macalik
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Tomaszewski
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Lisiecki
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Godlewska
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Matraszek
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Szczygieł
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Zawadzki
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Hanuza
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