PMMA/ZN2SiO^sub 4^:Eu^sup 3+^(Mn^sup 2+^) Composites: Preparation, Optical, and Thermal Properties

Luminescent composites of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and nanophosphors (ZN2SiO^sub 4^:Mn^sup 2+^, ZN2SiO^sub 4^:Eu^sup 3+^) were prepared by dispersion casting method. It was found that nanoparticles embedded in PMMA matrix preserve their typical phosphorescence emission. The influence of ZN2Si...

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Published in:Journal of materials engineering and performance 2012-07, Vol.21 (7), p.1509
Main Authors: Acanin, Ljubica, Lukic, Svetlana R, Petrovic, Dragoslav M, Antic, Eljka, Krsmanovic, Radenka, Marinovic-cincovic, Milena, Dramicanin, Miroslav D
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Language:English
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Summary:Luminescent composites of poly(methylmethacrylate) (PMMA) and nanophosphors (ZN2SiO^sub 4^:Mn^sup 2+^, ZN2SiO^sub 4^:Eu^sup 3+^) were prepared by dispersion casting method. It was found that nanoparticles embedded in PMMA matrix preserve their typical phosphorescence emission. The influence of ZN2SiO^sub 4^ nanofillers on thermal properties of PMMA was also investigated. A shift towards higher glass transition temperatures and slight improvements in thermal stability of the nanocomposites compared to pure PMMA were observed and are discussed herein.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1059-9495
1544-1024
DOI:10.1007/s11665-011-0049-3