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Synthesis of Bi3+ Co-doped ZnO:Eu3+ Nanophosphors: Enhanced Photoluminescence and Photocatalytic Activity

https://doi.org/10.14233/ajchem.2026.35981
Kangjam Misheshwori Devi
Department of Chemistry, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal-795001, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3471-0894
Henam Sylvia Devi
Department of Chemistry, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal-795001, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0028-300X
R.K. London Singh
Department of Chemistry, Dhanamanjuri University, Imphal-795001, India
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1779-3997

Corresponding Author(s) : R.K. London Singh

london_ningthemcha@yahoo.com

Asian Journal of Chemistry, Vol. 38 No. 7 (2026): Vol. 38, No 7 (2026)

Abstract

Pure ZnO, Eu3+ (3 at.%) doped ZnO, Bi3+ (3 at.%) doped ZnO and Bi3+ (1, 3 at.%) co-doped ZnxO:Eu3+ (3 at.%) have been synthesised through the co-precipitation method at 25 ºC, with ethylene glycol as a capping agent. The crystallite sizes, estimated using the Scherrer equation, ranged from 8-11 nm and were consistent with TEM observations. FTIR analysis confirmed the presence of characteristic Zn–O, O–H and CH2 stretching vibrations associated with ethylene glycol. Furthermore, incorporation of dopants into the ZnO lattice led to a reduction in the optical band gap from 3.07 to 2.85 eV, as determined from Tauc plot analysis, indicating enhanced visible-light absorption. Sensitised Bi3+ (1, 3 at.%) co-doped ZnxO:Eu3+ (3 at.%) samples enhanced its absorption peaks at 464 nm (7F0→5D2) and 394 nm (7F0→5L6) of Eu3+ transition. The photoluminescence emission intensity of Eu3+, observed at 615 nm (5D0→7FJ, where J = 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4), is enhanced through Bi3+ doping than under direct Eu3+ excitation. Bi3+ (3 at.%) co-doped Zn0.94O:Eu3+0.03 has demonstrated promising photocatalytic activity in the degradation of crystal violet dye under UV exposure.

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Co-precipitation Room temperature Nanoparticles Luminescence Photodegradation
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Devi, K. M.; Devi, H. S.; Singh, R. L. Synthesis of Bi3+ Co-Doped ZnO:Eu3+ Nanophosphors: Enhanced Photoluminescence and Photocatalytic Activity. ajc 2026, 38, 1713-1724.
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