Preparation and characterization of nanoparticles phosphors of ZrO2 by microwave hydrothermal

• Grant number: 12/03294-2
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation
• Start date: May 01, 2012
• End date: December 31, 2014
• Field of knowledge: Physical Sciences and Mathematics - Chemistry - Inorganic Chemistry
• Principal Investigator: Ieda Lucia Viana Rosa
• Grantee: Francine Aline Tavares
• Host Institution: Centro de Ciências Exatas e de Tecnologia (CCET). Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCAR). São Carlos , SP, Brazil

Abstract

Currently, nanotechnology is attracting great interest in several areas. Phosphors are luminescent materials with great industrial interest due to their extensive range of applications such as LEDs (light-emitting diodes), FEDs (field emission displays), and CRTs (cathode ray tubes), among others. The morphology, crystallinity, size, and distribution of the particles present a direct influence on the luminescent properties of these materials. ZrO2 nanoparticles have interesting optical properties and can be used in a variety of potential technological applications. Taking these facts, this project aimed to synthesize the ZrO2 and ZrO2: Eu+3 materials by microwave-assisted hydrothermal method. This method presents some advantages, such as lower time and temperature as synthesis conditions, as well as providing high rates of nucleation and low rates of growth.(AU)