A novel Sr0.99Zr(PO4)2:0.01Eu3+ ceramic glass viable for long term energy storage applications

Natarajan  Thiruveni; Muthammal Ramu; Dhanapal  Prakash Babu; Sadasivam  Ponkumar; Ramasamy  Jayavell

doi:10.62638/ZasMat1133

Authors

Natarajan Thiruveni Department of Physics, Government Arts College for Women, Salem, India Author
Muthammal Ramu Department of Physics, Sri Sarada college for women (Autonomous), Salem, India Author
Dhanapal Prakash Babu School of Applied Sciences, Department of Physics, REVA University, Bangalore, India Author
Sadasivam Ponkumar Department of Physics, Thiruvalluvar Government Arts College, Namakkal, India Author
Ramasamy Jayavell Crystal Growth Centre, Anna University, Chennai -600 025 Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62638/ZasMat1133

Abstract

This paper reports the first-time synthesis of Sr_0.99Zr(PO₄)₂:0.01Eu³⁺ceramic glass were synthesized via solution combustion using glycine as fuel (1:1 fuel-to-oxidizer ratio). X-ray diffraction confirmed the desired crystalline phase, while Scherrer analysis indicated an average particle size of approximately 60 nm. This was further supported by scanning electron microscopy, which revealed a particle size around 75 nm. Notably, the material exhibited a characteristic mesoporous structure, a signature feature of the solution combustion technique. Dielectric studies revealed a double exponential decay profile, signifying the presence of voids within the material. Importantly, the significantly smaller time constant (t2) compared to t1 highlights the material's suitability for long-term energy storage applications.

Keywords:

SZO nanoceramics, solution combustion synthesis, energy storage, dielectric properties

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