Abstract
This paper reports the observation of Tb(3+) 4f-4f emission gain in ZrO2 nanocrystals stabilized by Y2O3 as the amount of stabilizer increases from 0% to 10% mol. The nanocrystals were obtained via microwave solvothermal technology. The photoluminescence properties of as-grown samples are investigated. The possibility of biological applications of the material is tested on living organisms (mice). The result indicates the potential use of the studied material as a luminescent nanomarker.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Crystallization / methods*
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Excipients / chemistry
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Luminescent Measurements / methods*
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Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
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Materials Testing
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Molecular Conformation
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Nanostructures / chemistry*
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Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
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Particle Size
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Powders
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Surface Properties
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Terbium / chemistry*
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Yttrium / chemistry*
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Zirconium / chemistry*
Substances
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Excipients
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Macromolecular Substances
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Powders
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Terbium
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Yttrium
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Zirconium
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zirconium oxide
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yttria