Enhanced refractive index and nonlinear optical susceptibility in PVDF-ZrO2/g-C3N4 based nanocomposites for NLO applications

This paper reports on the fabrication and characterization of PVDF/ZrO 2 /g-C 3 N 4 polymer nanocomposites for enhanced optical properties. The composite films were prepared via a solution casting method and their structural, morphological, and optical properties were investigated using various tech...

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Published in:Optical and quantum electronics 2024-08, Vol.56 (9), Article 1429
Main Authors: Taha, Taha Abdel Mohaymen, Alenad, Asama M., Alhassan, Sultan, Alshammari, Alhulw H., Alanazi, Sultan Saud, Saad, S. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addition polymerization
Carbon nitride
Characterization and Evaluation of Materials
Computer Communication Networks
Crystal structure
Electrical Engineering
Electromagnetic absorption
Lasers
Nanocomposites
Nonlinear optics
Optical Devices
Optical properties
Optics
Optoelectronic devices
Pattern analysis
Photonics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Polymer films
Polymers
Refractivity
X-ray diffraction
Zirconium dioxide
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Summary:This paper reports on the fabrication and characterization of PVDF/ZrO 2 /g-C 3 N 4 polymer nanocomposites for enhanced optical properties. The composite films were prepared via a solution casting method and their structural, morphological, and optical properties were investigated using various techniques like XRD, FTIR, SEM, and UV–Vis spectroscopy. XRD analysis revealed ZrO 2 with tetragonal crystal structure and confirmed the interaction with PVDF polymer network. SEM analysis revealed changes in the spherulitic pattern of PVDF upon nanofiller addition, suggesting interactions at the microscopic level. The inclusion of nanofillers decreased the transmittance of the films, indicating increased light absorption within the material. The optical band gap of the composites was found to depend on the ZrO 2 /g-C 3 N 4 content. The refractive index of the composites increased with increasing nanofiller loading, enabling control over light propagation. Finally, this work demonstrates the effectiveness of incorporating ZrO 2 /g-C 3 N 4 nanofillers into PVDF to achieve advanced optical properties with potential applications in photonics, sensors, and optoelectronic devices.
ISSN:1572-817X
0306-8919
1572-817X
DOI:10.1007/s11082-024-07369-5