The Influence of Synthesis Parameters on Particle Size and Photoluminescence Characteristics of Ligand Capped Tb3+:LaF3

Organic ligand surface-treated Tb3+:LaF3 was synthesized in water and methanol for subsequent incorporation into polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) via solution-precipitation chemistry in order to produce optically active polymer nanocomposites. Nanoparticle agglomerate diameters ranged from 388 ± 188 n...

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Main Authors: Phil Brown, Kathryn Stevens, John Ballato, Kyle Gipson, Derek Stadther, Courtney Kucera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-11-01
Series:Polymers
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/3/4/2039/