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Local electronic structure, optical bandgap and photoluminescence (PL) properties of Ba(Zr0.75Ti0.25) O-3 powders

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Author(s):
Cavalcante, L. S. [1, 2] ; Batista, N. C. [2] ; Badapanda, T. [3] ; Costa, M. G. S. [4] ; Li, M. S. [5] ; Avansi, W. [5] ; Mastelaro, V. R. [5] ; Longo, E. [1] ; Espinosa, J. W. M. [6] ; Gurgel, M. F. C. [6]
Total Authors: 10
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Estadual Paulista, BR-14801907 Araraquara, SP - Brazil
[2] UESPI CCN, Dept Quim, BR-64002150 Teresina, PI - Brazil
[3] Natl Inst Technol, Dept Phys, Rourkela 769008 - India
[4] Inst Fed Maranhao, BR-65025001 Sao Luis, MA - Brazil
[5] Univ Sao Paulo, IFSC, BR-13560970 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
[6] Univ Fed Goias, BR-75700000 Goiania, Go - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 6
Document type: Journal article
Source: MATERIALS SCIENCE IN SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING; v. 16, n. 3, p. 1035-1045, JUN 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 16
Abstract

Ba(Zr0.75Ti0.25)O-3 (BZT-75/25) powders were synthesized by the polymeric precursor method. Samples were structurally characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Rietveld refinement, X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) and extended X-ray absorption fine structure (EXAFS) techniques. Their electronic structures were evaluated by first-principle quantum mechanical calculations based on density functional theory at the B3LYP level. Their optical properties were investigated by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy and photoluminescence (PL) measurements at room temperature. XRD patterns and Rietveld refinement data indicate that the samples have a cubic structure. XANES spectra confirm the presence of pyramidal {[}TiO5] clusters and octahedral {[}TiO6] clusters in the disordered BZT-75/25 powders. EXAFS spectra indicate distortion of Ti-O and Ti-O-Ti bonds the first and second coordination shells, respectively. UV-Vis absorption spectra confirm the presence of different optical bandgap values and the band structure indicates an indirect bandgap for this material. The density of states demonstrates that intermediate energy levels occur between the valence band (VB) and the conduction band (CB). These electronic levels are due to the predominance of 4d orbitals of Zr atoms in relation to 3d orbitals of Ti atoms in the CB, while the VB is dominated by 2p orbitals related to O atoms. There was good correlation between the experimental and theoretical optical bandgap values. When excited at 482 nm at room temperature, BZT-75/25 powder treated at 500 degrees C for 2 h exhibited broad and intense PL emission with a maximum at 578 nm in the yellow region. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/50303-4 - Optical and photocatalytic properties of ZnMoO4 and ZnWO4
Grantee:Laécio Santos Cavalcante
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral