Effect of Pressure-Assisted Heat Treatment on Photoluminescence Emission of α-Bi2O3 Needles

Materials with high photoluminescence (PL) intensity can potentially be used in optical and electronic devices. Although the PL properties of bismuth(III) oxide with a monoclinic crystal structure (α-Bi2O3) have been explored in the past few years, methods of increasing PL emission intensity and information relating PL emission to structural defects are scarce. This research evaluated the effect of a pressure-assisted heat treatment (PAHT) on the PL properties of α-Bi2O3 with a needlelike morphology, which was synthesized via a microwaveassisted hydrothermal (MAH) method. PAHT caused an angular increase between the [BiO6]−[BiO6] clusters of α- Bi2O3, resulting in a significant increase in the PL emission intensity. The Raman and XPS spectra also showed that the α- Bi2O3 PL emissions in the low-energy region (below ∼2.1 eV) are attributed to oxygen vacancies that form defect donor states. The experimental results are in good agreement with first-principles total-energy calculations that were carried out within periodic density functional theory (DFT).This research was funded by The State of Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Research Award No. CEPID 2013/07296-2. Author S. Schmidt is grateful to the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (Capes) for her doctoral scholarship. This work was also supported by Spanish MALTA-Consolider Ingenio 2010 Program (Project CSD2007-00045). The authors are also grateful to Prof. Juan Andrés for his collaboration in the preparation of this article

SOLID-STATE SPECTROSCOPIC, THERMOKINETICS AND THERMAL ANALYSIS OF ACECLOFENAC COORDINATION COMPLEXES WITH LANTHANUM AND GADOLINIUM

In recent years, the field of coordination chemistry has experienced a surge in interest regarding the synthesis and characterization of coordination complexes for diverse applications. This study is dedicated to investigating coordination compounds resulting from the interaction of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with metal ions. The study research places significant emphasis on understanding the stability and thermal behavior of these coordination compounds. The utilization of thermoanalytical techniques is crucial in achieving this goal. Thermal analysis and thermokinetics provide valuable insights into the underlying mechanisms, kinetics, and energetics of these reactions, thereby facilitating the optimization of synthesis procedures. The research employs concurrent techniques, namely thermogravimetric analysis (TG) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), to explore the thermal stability and decomposition pathways of these coordination compounds. Thermokinetic models and optimization methodologies are subsequently applied to identify key reaction parameters. The primary aim of this research is to unveil the thermal behavior, stability, and reaction kinetics of aceclofenac coordination compounds, thus contributing significantly to the understanding of thermokinetics and thermal analysis in the domain of coordination chemistry. Specifically, this study is focused on aceclofenac coordination complexes involving lanthanum and gadolinium, with the ultimate goal of advancing the field of coordination chemistry

DETERMINAÇÃO DAS PROPRIEDADES MECÂNICAS E CARACTERIZAÇÃO DE FILME FINO PRODUZIDO POR IMPREGNAÇÃO FORÇADA

Neste trabalho foi desenvolvida uma nova técnica de impregnação forçada de óxidos utilizando pressão elevada. Através de um forno confeccionado especificamente para esta finalidade foram obtidos filmes finos de óxidos em substrato de vidro alcalino plano comercial quando impregnados com Co3O4, Al2O3, TiO2 e SnO2, sendo este último, obtido por duas rotas diferenciadas de síntese química. Nos ensaios foram controladas três variáveis: a temperatura, o tempo e a pressão final. Os resultados foram caracterizados por técnica de difração de raios X, fluorescência de raios X e, a morfologia, foi analisada por microscopia eletrônica de varredura. Por meio de testes de nanoindentação, utilizando ponta de Berkovich, investigaram-se as propriedades mecânicas de dureza e módulo elástico e, por ensaios de indentação Vickers, determinou-se a tenacidade a fratura dos filmes. Os resultados deste processo experimental para os diferentes óxidos utilizados foram comparados entre si onde foi possível verificar a viabilidade desta nova proposta de impregnação/deposição de óxidos na forma de filmes finos para geração de filmes finos.In this work has been developed a new way to impregnate using high pressure. Thin film were obtained in soda-lime glass surface when it were used Co3O4, Al2O3, TiO2 and SnO2 as a oxides deposited, across a furnace confectioned for this experiment. SnO2 was results of two different chemical methods of synthesis. It was able to control tree variable: temperature, time and final pressure of test from an initial pressure of dry synthetic air. Results were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence of the powder and film morphology was analyzed by scan electronic microscopy. Using nanoindentation with Berkovich tip the mechanical properties were determined of the films produced, calculating the Young Modulus and hardness, and using Vickers indentation was possible to calculate the fracture toughness. Experimental process results to different oxides were compared among them and it were able to verify the viability of this new way to product a thin film

Optical properties of the MoO3-TiO2 particulate system and its use as a ceramic pigment

Mo-doped TiO2 powders were prepared using a dry mixture of TiO2 and MoO3 oxides with several compositions, followed by a calcination step at several temperatures. The resulting oxide system develops yellow and green tones. The XRD patterns showed only traces of MoO 3; however, EDS results, combined with TG/DTA data, confirmed the presence of molybdenum ions, suggesting that the changes in optical properties of the oxide system is due to the incorporation of Mo ions into the TiO 2 matrix, substituting Ti+4 with Mo+6 ions. The band gap decreased with increasing of MoO3 content; on the other hand, the band gap reached a maximum value at about 850°C to 910°C when plotted as a function of the calcination temperature. The glazes produced showed that the oxide system under study is a potential material for use as abinary ceramic pigment. Copyright © 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC

Evaluation of the chemical composition and colour in long-life tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill) dehydrated by combined drying methods

When tomatoes are submitted to treatments of drying, depending on the parameters and methods used, the concentration or degradation of nutrients can occur. The changes in the composition and colour were verified when different drying processes were used. Freeze drying, oven drying, the combination of both and also the effect of the pretreatment (blanching) using steam were studied. The fresh tomato composition was compared with the composition of dehydrated tomato powder. After dehydration, the moisture content reduced 78% from the total initial moisture. In addition, a nutrient concentration was observed with an increase of about 57% of citric acid content and 3% in the pH. The ash content also increased from 0.53% to 8% (15 times) and 60%, the carbohydrates from 3.94% to 60% (15 times) and the proteins were increased from 1% to 11% (10 times). The blanching resulted in different types of changes, such as greater stability for the proteins, carbohydrates, fat, lycopene and beta-carotene.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES

Development of a Yellow Pigment Based on Bismuth and Molybdenum-Doped TiO2 for Coloring Polymers

An inorganic yellow pigment based on TiO2 containing minor amounts of bismuth and molybdenum compounds was developed without rare earths or highly toxic elements. The material was produced starting from a composition of 99% (mol%) of rutile TiO2 and 1% of MoO3, which were previously mixed and calcined at 1200 degrees C. The composition consisted of 99.8% of the above mixture and 0.2% of bismuth(III) nitrate basic hexahydrate. This powder mixture was homogenized and calcined in a tubular furnace at 1200 degrees C, applying different heating rates: 1, 30, 40, and 60 degrees C/min. The yellow color was attributed to the presence of -Bi2O3, *-Bi2MoO6, and Bi2Ti2O7 phases. The powder particle size proved suitable for using the material as an inorganic pigment for polymers. The technological application of the pigment was tested in high-density polyethylene.Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq

Effect of pressure-assisted thermal annealing on the optical properties of ZnO thin films

ZnO thin films were prepared by the polymeric precursor method. The films were deposited on silicon substrates using the spin-coating technique, and were annealed at 330°C for 32h under pressure-assisted thermal annealing and under ambient pressure. Their structural and optical properties were characterized, and the phases formed were identified by X-ray diffraction. No secondary phase was detected. The ZnO thin films were also characterized by field-emission scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, photoluminescence and ultraviolet emission intensity measurements. The effect of pressure on these thin films modifies the active defects that cause the recombination of deep level states located inside the band gap that emit yellow-green (575nm) and orange (645nm) photoluminescence. © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd

Effect of Pressure-Assisted Heat Treatment on Photoluminescence Emission of α‑Bi₂O₃ Needles

Materials with high photoluminescence (PL) intensity can potentially be used in optical and electronic devices. Although the PL properties of bismuth­(III) oxide with a monoclinic crystal structure (α-Bi₂O₃) have been explored in the past few years, methods of increasing PL emission intensity and information relating PL emission to structural defects are scarce. This research evaluated the effect of a pressure-assisted heat treatment (PAHT) on the PL properties of α-Bi₂O₃ with a needlelike morphology, which was synthesized via a microwave-assisted hydrothermal (MAH) method. PAHT caused an angular increase between the [BiO₆]–[BiO₆] clusters of α-Bi₂O₃, resulting in a significant increase in the PL emission intensity. The Raman and XPS spectra also showed that the α-Bi₂O₃ PL emissions in the low-energy region (below ∼2.1 eV) are attributed to oxygen vacancies that form defect donor states. The experimental results are in good agreement with first-principles total-energy calculations that were carried out within periodic density functional theory (DFT)