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Synthesis and characterization of a strong-fluorescent Eu-containing hydrotalcite-like compound

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A novel strong-fluorescent Eu-containing hydrotalcite-like compound (Eu-HTlc) was synthesized using the coprecipitation method, in which aluminum(III) was partially substituted by Europium (III) in the hydrotalcite-like layers, and thenoyltrifluoroacetone, 1,10-phenanthroline were dispersed into the anions in the interlayer region. The sample was characterized by XRD, XPS, FT-IR, ICP, TG-DSC, TEM and fluorescence spectra, and its composition and structure were determined. The results indicated that the sample exhibited a characteristic red light (614 nm). The fluorescent lifetime and fluorescence quantum yield of Eu-HTlc were measured to be respectively 893 μs and 66.44%, higher than those of Eu(III)-thenoyltrifluoroacetone-1,10-phenanthroline complex [Eu(TTA)3phen]. The result of TG-DSC measurement showed the enhanced thermal stability of Eu-HTlc compared with that of MgAl-LDHs and Eu(TTA)3phen. With excellent photoluminescent property and thermal stability, low contents of rare earth ions and ligands, the Eu-HTlc may become one of the novel fluorescent materials with potential applications.

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Chen, H., Zhang, W. Synthesis and characterization of a strong-fluorescent Eu-containing hydrotalcite-like compound. Sci. China Chem. 53, 1273–1280 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11426-010-3167-0

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