Abstract:In this work, we report the synthesis of Yb x Zn 1-x O nanoparticles (0.000≤x≤0.100) by polymer precursor method and the study of their vibrational and structural properties. Thermal analysis of the polymeric precursor showed that the thermal decomposition occurs in few stages, with the crystallization of the wurtzite structure taking place at a temperature below 500 °C. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy indicated the presence of Zn-O and Yb-O bonds. X-ray diffraction data showed the formation of the ZnO… Show more
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