Synthesis and Characterizations of Gd_1.99Ce_0.01O₃ Phosphors

Abstract The present research aims to study the structural, morphological and bandgap studies of 1mol% Ce doped Gd2O3 samples. Gd1.99Ce0.01O3 sample was synthesized via hydrothermal method. The crystallinity, phase and crystallite size are determined using X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns. X-ray diffraction patterns revealed the development of pure crystalline phase Gd2O3 sample. The morphology of the synthesized sample is examined using Field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) micrographs and elemental composition by energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) spectra. FESEM results confirmed the formation of rod shape of the synthesized samples. The bandgap studies are done using UV-Visible spectroscopy. The synthesized samples are the potential candidates for various biomedical, and optoelectronic applications.