Producing electrolytes with high ionic conductivity has been a critical challenge in the
progressive development of solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) for practical applications. The …

Abstract The undoped CeO 2 and Ce 1-x Ho x O 2 (x= 0.03, 0.05 and 0.07) nanoparticles
prepared using microwave assisted co-precipitation route are investigated using X-Ray …

Ceramic fuel cells presently hold an important position in the future of sustainable energy.
However, new concepts and designs are vital for each individual cell's component materials …

Inorganic oxides doped with RE 3+ have interesting optical properties for converting
photons into higher and/or lower energy from excitation, ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR). The …

The various synthesis conditions to obtain a material based on SiO 2-TiO 2 co-doped with Er
3+/Yb 3+/Eu 3+ were investigated, searching for those that present the greatest potential to …

A new family of red phosphors, Ce0. 9− xRExO2− δ: 0.1 Eu3+ (RE= Y and La; x= 0, 0.20,
0.40, 0.60, 0.80, and 0.90), was synthesized by a conventional solid-state route. The …

To make use of broad spectrum solar energy remains a main target in the
photoelectrochemical area. Novel promising photoelectrode CeO2: Fe/Yb/Er nanomaterials …

Photocatalytic activity has been widely used for the treatment of organic effluents, mainly
those generated by textile industries. Zinc oxide is widely investigated for this application …

Abstract CaTiO 3: xEr 3+: yYb 3+(x= 0.3 mol%; y= 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 mol%) was synthesized
by the sol-gel process. Crystal phase purity, crystallite sizes and microstrain were evaluated …

Highly uniform and well-dispersed ring shaped particles of CDC (Cobalt doped cerium
oxide) films are successfully deposited by Nebulizer Spray Pyrolysis (NSP) technique. The …