Solvothermal Synthesis of LaF<sub>3</sub>:Ce Nanoparticles for Use in Medicine: Luminescence, Morphology and Surface Properties
A series of LaF<sub>3</sub>:Ce<sup>3+</sup> phosphors for application in photodynamic therapy are synthesized using a one-stage solvothermal synthesis. The synthesis conditions; type and quantity of stabilizer; concentration of activator providing the maximum intensity of UV-...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-02-01
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| Series: | Ceramics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6131/6/1/28 |
| Summary: | A series of LaF<sub>3</sub>:Ce<sup>3+</sup> phosphors for application in photodynamic therapy are synthesized using a one-stage solvothermal synthesis. The synthesis conditions; type and quantity of stabilizer; concentration of activator providing the maximum intensity of UV- and X-ray-excited luminescence; lowest size; and highest colloidal stability of the phosphor nanoparticles are found. As a result of this study, the following parameters are determined using cerium content 5% mol. ethanol as the reaction medium for the solvothermal synthesis and polyvinylpyrrolidone as the stabilizer at an optimized amount. |
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| ISSN: | 2571-6131 |