Isotope-like effect in YVO4:Eu3+ nanopowders: Raman spectroscopy

Abstract

In this paper, we describe synthesis and characterization of YVO4 and Eu3+-doped YVO4 nanopowders. Two methods of preparation were used-solution combustion synthesis (SCS) and classical ceramic method (CCM)-and compared. Morphology and structure of all samples were characterized with atomic-force microscopy (AFM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and field-emission scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Raman spectroscopy was used to discuss the isotope-like effect. It is confirmed that doping with Eu ions results in a change of Raman spectra of doped samples-new modes arise, and intensity of existing ones change. Influence of different preparation methods on isotope-like effect is presented with detailed calculations of shifted modes.