Synthesis of YSZ nanoparticles using laser ablation of solids in liquids
Por:
Zamora-Romero N., Uahengo G., Jr., Garay J.E., Enriquez-Sanchez N., Camacho-Lopez M., Camacho-Lopez S., Castrejon-Sanchez V.H., Vilchis-Nestor A.R., Camacho-Lopez M.A.
Publicada:
1 ene 2025
Resumen:
Yttria-stabilized zirconia (YSZ) nanoparticles (NPs) with tailored compositions (3, 4, 6, and 8 mol. % Y2O3) were successfully synthesized via laser ablation of solids in liquids (LASL), a previously unexplored compositional range for this synthesis technique, notably, our work demonstrates that both the bulk crystalline phase and composition are preserved in the synthesized NPs for all compositions. TEM, X-ray diffraction, UV–Vis and Raman spectroscopy were employed for comprehensive characterization. The results revealed a systematic reduction in particle size -from 14.9 to 10.6 nm-, crystallite dimensions -from 26.8 to 22.8 nm-, and optical bandgap –from 3.75 to 3.1 eV- with increasing yttria content. Additionally, a phase transition from tetragonal to cubic symmetry was observed at higher dopant concentrations. This work demonstrates LASL's precision in producing compositionally controlled YSZ nanomaterials. These results establish LASL as a versatile and scalable approach for fabricating YSZ NPs with tailored structural and optical properties, offering potential applications in solid oxide fuel cells, thermal barrier coatings, and biomedical devices. © 2025 Elsevier B.V.
Filiaciones:
Zamora-Romero N.:
Laboratorio de Fotomedicina, Biofotónica y Espectroscopía Láser de Pulsos Ultracortos, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Tollocan s/n, Toluca, 50180, Mexico
Uahengo G.:
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, José Eduardo dos Santos School of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Namibia, Oshana, Ongwediva, 9000, Namibia
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Irwin and Joan Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, 92093, CA, United States
Jr.:
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, José Eduardo dos Santos School of Engineering and The Built Environment, University of Namibia, Oshana, Ongwediva, 9000, Namibia
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Irwin and Joan Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, 92093, CA, United States
Garay J.E.:
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Irwin and Joan Jacobs School of Engineering, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, 92093, CA, United States
Enriquez-Sanchez N.:
Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo de Materiales Avanzados, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Campus Rosedal, Km 14.5 Toluca-Atlacomulco, Toluca, 50295, Mexico
Camacho-Lopez M.:
Laboratorio de Investigación y Desarrollo de Materiales Avanzados, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Campus Rosedal, Km 14.5 Toluca-Atlacomulco, Toluca, 50295, Mexico
Camacho-Lopez S.:
Departamento de Óptica, Centro de Investigación Científica y de Educación Superior de Ensenada, Carretera Ensenada-Tijuana 3918, Zona Playitas, Baja California, Ensenada, 22860, Mexico
Castrejon-Sanchez V.H.:
TecNM / Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Jocotitlan, Carretera Toluca Atlacomulco Km 44.8, Ejido San Juan y San Agustin, Jocotitlan, 50700, Mexico
Vilchis-Nestor A.R.:
Centro Conjunto de Investigación en Química Sustentable, UAEM-UNAM, Facultad de Química, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Toluca, 50120, Mexico
Camacho-Lopez M.A.:
Laboratorio de Fotomedicina, Biofotónica y Espectroscopía Láser de Pulsos Ultracortos, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Paseo Tollocan s/n, Toluca, 50180, Mexico
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