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Optics
Vijay Singh, Yatish R. Parauha, S. J. Dhoble, Venkata Krishnaiah Kummara, N. Ravi
Summary: The orange light-emitting CaZr4(PO4)6:Sm3+ phosphors were prepared and characterized using a facile co-precipitation process. The photoluminescence emission spectra showed strong emissions at various wavelengths under 399 nm excitation, with maximum intensity observed at 0.07 mol Sm3+ concentration. The phosphors exhibited promising orange-emitting properties suitable for enhancing color index in WLEDs.
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Optics
Qiang Guo, Mao Li, Kun Yue, Yuheng Yan, Feiyang Xie, Changfeng Zhang, Chengbo Mou, Gang-Ding Peng
Summary: Yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) doped with Ce was synthesized and investigated for its application in radiotherapy. The study found a satisfying linear relationship between the radiation dose and radioluminescence signal, providing a reference for radiation therapy and real-time remote radiation detection.
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Yao Yang, Yanli Shi, Junjing Duan, Kailei Lu, Gang Cheng, Yiding Zhao, Zhangyi Huang, Peitong Li, Nian Wei, Xinghua Zhu, Jianqi Qi, Tiecheng Lu
Summary: This study aimed to enhance the photoluminescence characteristics of a red-emitting Gd2Zr2O7:Eu3+ phosphor by co-doping with Al3+, resulting in a nanophosphor with significantly stronger emission intensity. The synthesized Gd1.93Zr1.97O7:Eu0.073+Al0.033+ phosphors show promise for applications in w-LEDs.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shota Takemura, Yukinori Koyama, Takayuki Nakanishi, Shiro Funahashi, Naoto Hirosaki, Hidekazu Ikeno, Takashi Takeda
Summary: A new narrow-band emitting phosphor Na2Cs2Sr(B9O15)(2):Eu2+ was discovered using the local structure similarity with a known narrow-band emitting phosphor. Na2Cs2Sr(B9O15)(2):Eu2+ showed violet luminescence peaked at 417 nm with a narrow full-width at half-maximum of 26 nm (1497 cm(-1)).
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Shota Takemura, Yukinori Koyama, Takayuki Nakanishi, Shiro Funahashi, Naoto Hirosaki, Hidekazu Ikeno, Takashi Takeda
Summary: In this study, a new narrow-band emitting phosphor Na2Cs2Sr(B9O15)2:Eu2+ was discovered by analyzing the local structure similarity with a known narrow-band emitting phosphor. The synthesized phosphor exhibited a narrow peak emission at 417 nm and showed violet luminescence.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Physical
Prashant Dixit, Vaibhav Chauhan, S. B. Rai, Praveen C. Pandey
Summary: Dy3+/Sm3+ co-doped CaMoO4 compounds were successfully synthesized via the auto-combustion method. The tetragonal crystal structure and vibrational modes of the phosphors were confirmed through structural study and infrared spectroscopy. The co-doping of Sm3+ ions in 4% Dy3+ doped CaMoO4 phosphor improved their luminescence properties and resulted in overall white light emission.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jedrzej Winczewski, Manuel Herrera, Han Gardeniers, Arturo Susarrey-Arce
Summary: This paper presents the additive manufacturing of three-dimensional structured phosphors emitting red, green, blue, and white, which allows advanced applications in optics and photonics. This development is a step forward in realizing additive color synthesis within complex architectures relevant to integrated optics or light-emitting sources.
CHEMICAL COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Mogahid H. M. Abdelrehman, Robin E. Kroon, Abdelrhman Yousif, Hassan A. A. Seed Ahmed, Hendrik C. Swart
Summary: The structural and optical properties of Yb3+ and Er3+ co-doped Gd2O3:Bi3+ phosphor were studied. The addition of Yb3+ ions increased the optical bandgap of Gd2O3 and enhanced the near-infrared emission. The emission intensities of Yb3+ and Er3+ ions were significantly enhanced after Bi3+ doping. The results suggest that these phosphors have the potential to improve photovoltaic conversion efficiency through spectral modification and utilizing the down-conversion and upconversion processes.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
S. Ling, F. B. Xiong, W. B. Yang, H. F. Lin, W. Z. Zhu
Summary: Novel red-emitting phosphors Sr7Sb2O12: Sm3+ and Sr7Sb2O12: Sm3+, Eu3+ were synthesized and characterized. Energy transfer between Sm3+ and Eu3+ ions in Sr7Sb2O12 was achieved with a transfer efficiency of 42.4%. The phosphor exhibited good thermal stability and produced white light when combined with near-UV or blue chips in LED lamps.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Materials Science, Ceramics
Akira Kondo, Takahiro Kozawa, Toshihiro Ishikawa, Makio Naito
Summary: In this study, YAG:Ce3+ phosphor powders were synthesized using a mechanical method without external heating and flux. The processed powders showed clear identification of YAG peaks after 5 minutes, with an internal quantum yield of 65% in reducing atmosphere processing. The granular structure of submicron YAG particles obtained through this method is more suitable for LED device fabrication.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF APPLIED CERAMIC TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jae-Yong Jung
Summary: A crystalline SrMoO4 powder was synthesized by sintering the precursor prepared through the co-precipitation method. Ytterbium and erbium rare-earth ions were doped to synthesize an up-conversion phosphor. The synthesized SrMoO4:[Er3+]/[Yb3+] phosphor showed strong green light emission when excited at 980 nm, and its luminescence intensity varied with the amount of Er doped, laser pump power, and temperature.
BULLETIN OF MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Optics
Mingze Xu, Runze Li, Huahui Li, Lanlan Xu, Chengkang Chang
Summary: A white phosphor with multiple luminescent centers, capable of emitting blue and orange light as well as adjustable white light, was successfully synthesized through high temperature solid state process. Additionally, persistent white afterglow was observed after the removal of excitation.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2024)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Cheng Yue, Yong Pu, Dachuan Zhu, Qun Yan
Summary: The novel green-emitting Er3+ doped SrLaAlO4 phosphor synthesized through co-precipitation method shows promising applications in LED devices and optical thermometry due to its excellent luminescent properties and temperature sensitivity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
Article
Spectroscopy
Yuhui Zhang, Ning Guo, Baiqi Shao, Jing Li, Ruizhuo Ouyang, Yuqing Miao
Summary: A new temperature sensing strategy was proposed to attain strong sensitivity and excellent signal resolution ability using NLMW:Mn4+/Er3+ phosphors, achieving high-efficiency dual-mode emission. Detailed analysis of crystallographic structure and spectrum properties revealed a maximum relative sensitivity of 1.31% K-1, indicating the potential application of NLMW:Mn4+/Er3+ phosphors in non-contact temperature measurement.
SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA PART A-MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Yujia Lin, Haoyi Wu, Chuanlong Wang, Junming Zhang, Qing Yao, Sijian Wu, Yihua Hu
Summary: Through the comparison of traditional solid state reaction and co-precipitation synthetic route, it is shown that Cr-doped ZnAl2O4 spinel samples prepared by co-precipitation method exhibit superior luminescent properties and are more suitable for application in phosphor-converted LED devices.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Mamta Sham Lal, Sundara Ramaprabhu
Summary: This study focuses on the development of a flexible electrode based on carbon cloth-carbon fiber-TiO2 (CC-CF-TiO2) and its electrochemical performance in various electrolytes. The highest areal capacitance of 270 mF cm(-2) was achieved in 1 M H2SO4 aqueous electrolyte, and a full-cell flexible supercapacitor with hydrogel polymer electrolyte demonstrated excellent energy and power densities.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meenakshi Seshadhri Garapati, Divya Nechiyil, Sebastien Joulie, Revathi R. Bacsa, Ramaprabhu Sundara, Wolfgang Bacsa
Summary: The study focuses on improving the performance and durability of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) by synthesizing different weight percentages of proton-conducting poly(vinylphosphonic acid) (PVPA) wrapped nitrogen and sulfur doped carbon nanotubes as catalyst support. The results show that the PVPA coating enhances the triple-phase boundary density and durability of the cathode catalyst, leading to increased activity and stable electrochemical performance. The systematic variation of PVPA weight percentage helps to find the optimal proton-conducting polymer content for achieving high performance PEMFCs.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Electrochemistry
Anamika Ghosh, T. K. Sana Fathima, Sundara Ramaprabhu
Summary: Developing a nonenzymatic sweat sensor for selective determination of glucose and lactate holds great significance in clinical diagnostics. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) based on transition metals have gained attention for their tunable porosity and enhanced electrocatalytic activity. This study investigates the influence of solvent molecules on the structural and electrocatalytic properties of Copper-terephthalate (CuBDC) MOF and demonstrates its superior sensitivity in detecting glucose and lactate in a neutral medium. The proposed sensor shows good sensing performance in artificial sweat, making it suitable for practical and non-invasive sweat sensing applications.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Mamta Sham Lal, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: This research developed a flexible electrode based on electrospun porous carbon nanofibers and TiO2 nanoparticles, and synthesized the PCNFs/TiO2 composite through a simple in-situ activation procedure. The composite exhibited a high specific surface area and pore volume, and the CDI unit assembled with the flexible electrodes demonstrated excellent salt electrosorption capacity and stability in high salt concentration and conductivity solutions, making it a promising option for future flexible CDI applications.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Abhaya Prasada Mohapatra, J. Arout Chelvane, A. V. Morozkin, S. Ramaprabhu, R. Nirmala
Summary: Polycrystalline rare earth intermetallic compound Tb0.33Ho0.33Er0.33Ni has been synthesized and its crystal structure has been determined. The compound shows a paramagnetic to ferromagnetic transition at 59 K, which is close to the average value of the ferromagnetic transition temperatures of TbNi, HoNi and ErNi compounds. The magnetocaloric effect around the transition temperature has been calculated.
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Sanjit Kumar Parida, Dipsikha Ganguly, Tulasi Barik, Rajendra Kumar Sharma, Sankarakumar Amirthapandian, Hrudananda Jena, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: Designing platinum-group-metal-free (PGM-free) electrocatalysts with high activity and durability for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in acidic environments is challenging. In this study, a Co-encapsulated nitrogen-doped carbon with nanofiber networks and its ionic liquid-modified interface showed efficient ORR activity in an acidic medium. The catalyst showed promising activity and durability comparable to Pt/C, with a half-wave potential of 0.71 V vs RHE and only 11 mV reduction in activity after 5000 cycles. It also retained 71% of its original current in a short-term durability test and exhibited superior performance among reported nonPGM catalysts.
ACS APPLIED NANO MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Sandya Rani Mangishetti, M. Kamaraj, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: A strategy for preparing electrode materials with high conductivity, high surface area, and hierarchical pore structure, along with nitrogen functional groups, to enhance the electrochemical performance of electrochemical capacitors is presented. The materials consist of partially unravelled carbon nanotubes interconnected to wrinkled few layered graphene nanosheets, serving as quick ion and charge transportation channels. The addition of nitrogen-doped porous carbon further improves the electrochemical performance, with enhanced pseudocapacitance and overall supercapacitive performance. The developed electrode material shows high specific capacitance and energy density, making it a promising candidate for supercapacitor applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYDROGEN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Vetrivel Sankar, Krishnan Balasubramaniam, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: This article discusses the conversion of invasive alien plant species (IAPS) Prosopis juliflora leaves into valuable biomass carbon, which is important for sustainable material manufacturing and green electronics. The characteristics and implications of Prosopis juliflora biomass carbon (PJBMC) are studied in detail, and biomass carbon nanocomposites decorated with SnO2 nanoparticles are prepared for hazardous NO2 gas sensing applications.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Dipsikha Ganguly, Kothandaraman Ramanujam, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: Researchers successfully synthesized Pt3Fe alloy using oxygen-deficient Fe2O3-ECNT for etched carbon nanotubes at low-temperature, and the resulting Pt3Fe-ECNT catalyst showed excellent electrocatalytic activity, better than commercial Pt/C catalyst.
ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Anamika Ghosh, T. K. Sana Fathima, Dipsikha Ganguly, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: Researchers developed a simple method to utilize cobalt iron-based Prussian blue analogue with a nitrogen-doped carbon nanotube composite and nickel-encapsulated carbon tubules as catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction in seawater electrolysis. The catalysts were coated on graphite felt or carbon paper to avoid chlorine corrosion. The electrolyzer showed low voltage and good stability in seawater, with high selectivity for oxygen evolution reaction.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
Arindam Chatterjee, Dipsikha Ganguly, Ramaprabhu Sundara, Subramshu S. Bhattacharya
Summary: Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) are promising energy storage devices due to low-cost sulfur-based cathode and high energy density. However, the shuttle effect of lithium polysulfide (LiPS) and slow redox kinetics of lithium sulfide (Li2S) formation hinder their commercial viability. In this study, a transition metal-rare earth high entropy oxide (TM-RE HEO) was designed as a polysulfide adsorbent and catalyst for redox reactions in Li-S batteries. The TM-RE HEO demonstrated enhanced discharge capacity, high rate capability, and long-term cycling stability. This work highlights the potential of high entropy oxide in developing efficient LSB technology.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2023)
Article
Electrochemistry
T. K. Sana Fathima, Sundara Ramaprabhu
Summary: In this study, a sensor based on a silver-silver oxide nanoparticles-decorated carbon nanotube-modified glassy carbon electrode was developed for antibody-free, nanomolar detection of 25-hydroxyvitamin D. The sensor showed high sensitivity and a low detection limit, making it suitable for detecting vitamin D deficiency.
JOURNAL OF THE ELECTROCHEMICAL SOCIETY
(2023)
Article
Energy & Fuels
A. R. Dhanya, Nisha Ranjan, Sundara Ramaprabhu
Summary: This study successfully synthesized an efficient hydrogen storage material, nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes encapsulated with metal nanoparticles, which achieved high hydrogen adsorption under low temperature and high pressure. The presence of metal nanoparticles and the surface area and defects of carbon nanotubes are crucial factors for enhancing hydrogen storage capacity.
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Sana T. K. Fathima, Arshiya A. Banu, T. Devasena, Sundara Ramaprabhu
Summary: A sensitive electrochemical sensor for detecting 1,4-dioxane was developed by modifying a glassy carbon electrode with a reduced graphene oxide-curcumin nanocomposite. The sensor showed superior sensitivity with a lower detection limit compared to the target defined by the World Health Organization.
Article
Electrochemistry
Guruprasad S. Hegde, Ramaprabhu Sundara
Summary: Entropy stabilized oxides (ESO) are introduced as reaction promoters in positive electrodes to improve charge transport in Li-O-2 batteries. The presence of multiple cations and defects on the surface of ESO benefits the discharge product oxidation and enhances cyclic stability. The developed ESO shows potential for enhancing the rechargeability of Li-O-2 batteries.
BATTERIES & SUPERCAPS
(2022)