Chem. J. Chinese Universities ›› 1999, Vol. 20 ›› Issue (5): 750.

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Preparation of Europium doped Porous Silicon by Constant potential Electrolysis and Photoluminescence of Porous Silicon∶Eu

GONG Meng-Lian1, ZENG Chun-Lian1, SHI Jian-Xin1, WONG Waikwok2, CHEAH Kokwai3, ZHENG Wan-Hua 3   

  1. 1. School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Zhongshan University, Guangzhou, 510275;
    2. Department of Chemistry, HongKong Baptist University, HongKong;
    3. Department of Physics, HongKong Baptist University, HongKong
  • Online:1999-05-24 Published:1999-05-24

Abstract: Anovel electrochemical approach, constant potential electrolysis and a new electrolyte system, rare earth nitrate supporting electrolyte substance nonethanol organic solvent, for doping of porous silicon(PS) with europium were reported. By this approach and system, the doping products were well controlled, and a high concentration of Eu(about 1021/cm3) was doped into PS. The effects of solvents, applied voltage, concentration of Eu(NO3)3and doping time on photoluminescence of Eu doped PS were investigated, and the optimum doping conditions were optimized. PS∶Eu prepared under suitable conditions was found to emit much more intense visible room temperature luminescence with blue shift in wavelength than that of corresponding PS wafer. The photoluminescence mechanism for PSand PS∶Eu was also discussed.

Key words: Porous silicon, Europium, Constant potential electrolysis, Photoluminescence

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