ISSN:
1573-4846
Keywords:
silica xerogel
;
Pr3+
;
OH contents
;
luminescence
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract Pr2O3-SiO2 xerogels doped with different Pr/Si concentrations were annealed at 900°C for 120 h and then investigated by FTIR, NIR absorption, Raman and luminescence spectroscopies. It is observed that the content of surface silanol groups is lower for higher Pr3+ concentrations. Luminescence measurements indicate that the amount of the residual OH plays an important role in the spectroscopic properties of the Pr3+ ion and in particular the quantum yield of the emission from the 3P0,1 and 1D2 states.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1008699412259
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