Doped nanoparticles for optoelectronics applications

Abstract

Nanoparticles of wide band gap materials doped with transition metal ions or rare earth ions are intensively studied for their possible applications in a new generation of light sources for an overhead illumination. In this work we discuss mechanisms of emission enhancement in nanoparticles doped with rare earth or/and transition metal ions. Arguments are presented that phosphors of nanosize may emit light more efficiently and thus be applied in practical optoelectronic devices. PACS

New generation of oxide-based nanoparticles for the applications in early cancer detection and diagnostics

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The Effect of Synthesis Pressure on Properties of Eu-Doped ZnO Nanopowders Prepared by Microwave Hydrothermal Method

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