Sooyeon Seo

Controlled shape growth of Eu- or Tb-doped luminescent Gd2O3 colloidal nanocrystals.

Controlled-shape synthesis of rare earth doped gadolinium oxide (Gd(2)O(3):Eu(3+) or Tb(3+)) colloidal nanocrystals by non-hydrolytic high temperature (approximately 290 degrees C) solution growth methods is reported. Various shapes of Gd(2)O(3) nanocrystals were synthesized, including spheres, plates, and curved rods. The nanocrystal shape was shown to be dependent on the synthesis parameters, such as type of metal precursor and surfactant, and their concentration ratio. The photoluminescence intensity from rare earth doped Gd(2)O(3) was shown to increase from nanoplates to nanospheres, which is discussed in terms of doping efficiency, crystal structure, and ratio of surface to volume.

Stabilization of high-cobalt-content perovskites for use as cathodes in solid oxide fuel cells

B-site modification of the high-cobalt-content perovskite Ba0.5Sr0.5Co0.8Fe0.2O3−δ reduces its thermal expansion coefficient and stabilizes its structure, allowing its long-term operation without degradation of the area-specific resistance, and thus, maintaining the high electrode performance.