Photo-Luminescence Properties of Novel ZnO Nano-Phosphors

Abstract

In this paper we have reported excellent luminescence properties of novel nanophosphors synthesized through solgel method with narrow size distribution. The size and morphology of the prepared ZnO nanophosphors has been confirmed through XRD and SEM. We have investigated their photo-luminescence (PL) intensity as a function of wavelength. We have prepared ZnO nanophosphor of size 6 nm. It is observed two different emission peaks near 375 nm in the ultraviolet (UV) and near 525 nm in the visible region. The prepared ZnO nanophosphor has enough potential for optoelectronic applications. Keywords: Dosimetry; Thermo-luminescence; Zinc oxide; Nanophosphors.