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Enhancing luminescence and dielectric properties in ceramics: rare-earth modification of KMg4(PO4)3-based materials

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In order to improve the resource value of phosphates by developing smart or multifunctional materials for a variety of applications, we have successfully synthesized rare-earth element (RE3+)-doped pure polyphosphate materials, designated by the chemical formula KMg4(PO4)3, by the high-temperature solid-solution method. The resulting pure phases are crystallized in the Pnnm orthorhombic system. Analysis by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and infrared spectroscopy (IR) confirmed the high purity of the phases and the incorporation of lanthanide elements into the crystal structure, demonstrating both structural completeness and high thermal stability. Optical properties analysis reveals that they are promising materials for light-emitting diode (LEDs) applications because of their broad absorption bands ranging from UV to near-IR. Their emission covers the visible spectrum as well as exhibiting short luminescence decay times. (τ = 1.31 ms for Dy3+ ions and τ = 0.41 ms for Nd3+ ions). In parallel, the electrical properties demonstrated ionic conductivity at intermediate temperatures. Ionic conduction is enhanced by trivalent doping, as the material doped with Nd3+ presents the highest conductivity value at room temperature (σ = 2.85*10–11 S.cm−1). The dielectric properties confirm their potential use as positive electrode materials for battery technology.

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The authors would like to thank the Ministry of Higher Education of Tunisia for supporting this work. We are also grateful to Mr. Joumi Fathi professor at physics department at Faculty of Science of Tunis, for accepting the use of impedance spectroscopy.

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  2. Laboratory of Materials Organisation and Properties (LR99ES17), Faculty of Sciences of Tunis, University of Tunis El Manar, 2092, Tunis, Tunisia

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  3. Departamento de Física, Universidad de La Laguna, 38206, La Laguna, Spain

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All authors contributed to the study conception and design. Material preparation, data collection, and analysis were performed by AS, AS, and IRM. X-ray diffraction and Scanning Electron Microscopy results were collected and analyzed by ADL. The managers of the two research laboratories who supervised and reviewed the results of this paper are AM and IRM. All authors reviewed the results and approved the final version of the manuscript.

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Souemti, A., Selmi, A., Martín, I.R. et al. Enhancing luminescence and dielectric properties in ceramics: rare-earth modification of KMg4(PO4)3-based materials. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 35, 421 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-024-12213-3

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