Optical properties and characteristics of ZnS nano-particles with homogeneous Mn distribution

Il Yu, Tetsuhiko Isobe, Mamoru Senna

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Abstract

Unique properties of nano-particles of Mn-doped ZnS prepared by a new chemical process are studied. Homogeneously Mn-doped ZnS nano-particles, as demonstrated from electron spin resonance (ESR), were accomplished by precipitation in a methanolic media with the aid of methacrylic acid at room temperature. Photoluminescence (PL) intensity of ZnS nano-particles increased with decreasing particle size. Quantum size effects were confirmed from the blue shift in the optical band gap of ZnS nano-particles. The enhanced PL intensity was also explained by the nanosize effect.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)373-379
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids
Volume57
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996 Apr

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Materials Science(all)
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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