ZnAl₂O₄ decorated Al-doped ZnO tetrapodal 3D networks: microstructure, Raman and detailed temperature dependent photoluminescence analysis

Abstract

3D network of ZnO:Al tetrapods decorated with ZnAl2O4 particles were synthesised by FTS. Al-doping was confirmed by the broadening and shift of the peak position of the 14 K NBE emission and by the bandgap shift to higher energy due to a Burstein–Moss effect.

Highly efficient green-emitting ZnO:Cu2+ phosphors for NUV-pumped white-emitting diodes

“…46 The broad band peaking at 1106 cm −1 is attributed to the 2LO mode. 47,48 It is also noticed that there is a variation in the peak position, which could be attributed to the substitution of Cu 2+ ions for the Zn 2+ ions in the ZnO host lattice.…”

In-Depth Thermal, Microstructural and Photoluminescence Analysis of Mesoporous ZnO/ZnAl2O4-MMO: The Effect of Molar Ratio

“…Moreover, they also reported a thorough PL analysis of the synthesized materials. 24 Shabani, et al reported the applicability of Al-doped ZnO in low-loss plasmonic metamaterials by employing a combination of Optical and Density Functional Theory calculations; the finding of this particular work showed a pronounced excited mode as well as an enhanced metallic property at higher level of Al doping. 25 The effect of Au on ZnO structure was also investigated considering Al-doped ZnO seed layer through ultrasonic spray pyrolysis approach for CO 2 sensing applications.…”

CdS based 3D nano/micro-architectures: formation mechanism, tailoring of visible light activities and emerging applications in photocatalytic H2 production, CO2 reduction and organic pollutant degradation

“…Tetrapod nanostructures show very promising technological potential in view of their applications in variety of elds. [122][123][124][125] 3D CdS tetrapod nanostructures possess unique morphology with excellent optical and electronic properties for various applications and particularly photocatalytic applications due to their superior light-harvesting ability. 126,127 These nanostructures have gained great attention in the recent past due to their unique structure extended in the surrounding which facilitates their assembly and networking for obtaining/tailoring desired mechanical strength and physiochemical properties.…”