Innovations
Vol. 12 (2024), Issue 2, pg(s) 75-77

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

Photoluminescence properties of self-cleaning coatings on glasses containing Eu2O3

  • 1 Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science, Equipment and Technologies with Hydro- and Aerodynamics Centre “Acad. Angel Balevski”, Bulgaria

Abstract

Obtained experimental self-cleaning coatings (based on compositions with the participation of Eu2O3), applied by the sol-gel method on glass slides. The luminescence of the obtained thin layers of different ratios of the compositions were investigated. A strong emission from the 5D0 level of Eu3+ ions was registered under near UV (392 nm) excitation using the 7F0 → 5L6 transition. The values of the integrated fluorescence intensity ratio R (5D0→7F2)/(5D0→7F1) was calculated to give information about the degree of asymmetry in the vicinity around the active ions, suggesting a location of Eu3+ in non-centrosymmetric sites. The highest Eu3+ luminescence is observed in sample with 3 layers coating. The experimental results represent a prerequisite for the development of a series of additional compositions and a detailed technological regime for obtaining various modifications of resistant, long-lasting self-cleaning coatings, potentially applicable to photovoltaic panels.

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