Abstract
Multi-wall carbon nanotubes are systematically explored for the first time as a means to obtain an enhanced ultraviolet (UV) transparency in melt-quenched phosphate glasses. An optical characterization is carried out by UV/Vis transmission and photoluminescence spectroscopy including time-resolved measurements. 31P nuclear magnetic resonance, Raman microspectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy are employed to further investigate the source of the improved UV light transmission. The data suggest that the formation of P-O-C bonds is connected to the enhanced UV transparency. A model is presented accounting for the incorporation of carbon into the phosphate network facilitated by the creation of intermediate reactive oxygen species.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 9771-9778 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Journal of Materials Chemistry C |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 41 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Materials Chemistry