Synthesis, characterization, and investigation of photoluminescence optima of In<SUP>3+</SUP> and Gd<SUP>3+</SUP> doped Eu<sub>1.90</sub>In<sub>0.10</sub>Ru<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> and Eu<sub>1.90</sub>Gd<sub>0.10</sub>Ru<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> materials


GÜVEN E., Kalaycioglu Ozpozan N.

SPECTROSCOPY LETTERS, vol.58, no.3, pp.312-317, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 58 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/00387010.2024.2441923
  • Journal Name: SPECTROSCOPY LETTERS
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Aerospace Database, Analytical Abstracts, Applied Science & Technology Source, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, INSPEC, Metadex, Civil Engineering Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.312-317
  • Keywords: Eu3+, photoluminescence, pyrochlores
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

In this study, we investigated the photoluminescence properties and structure of the In3+ and Gd3+ doped Eu2Ru2O7-based pyrochlore materials. The samples were synthesized by solid state reaction technique, investigated structurally by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), thermally by thermogravimetry, and differential thermal analysis, morphologically by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The photoluminescence properties of Eu1.90In0.10Ru2O7 and Eu1.90Gd0.10Ru2O7 were investigated with photoluminescence spectrometer. X-ray diffraction patterns of all the samples showed that all samples had a cubic type pyrochlore crystal structure with a = b = c = 10.252 & Aring; and alpha = beta = gamma = 90 degrees. The XRD patterns demonstrate that neither the type nor the amount of doping ion alters the unit cell parameter. The SEM images of Eu1.90In0.10Ru2O7 and Eu1.90Gd0.10Ru2O7 reveal a regular morphology, with an average sample size ranging from 0.2 to 0.5 mu m. The elementel (EDX) analysis confirm the absence of impurity elements and showing that the theoretical and experimental element ratios are consistent with EDX analysis expectations. The pyrochlore phosphors showed broad red emission band at similar to 605 nm. This red emission can be attributed to the D-5(0)-> F-7(2) transitions of Eu3+. The phosphor co-doped with In3+ ions has a considerably longer lifetime and photoluminescence intensity than the other phosphor. Eu1.90In0.10Ru2O7 and Eu1.90Gd0.10Ru2O7 phosphors, which show transitions in the red region (at 605/606 nm,D-5(0) -> F-7(2)), are suitable for optoelectronic and white LED applications.