Synthesis and Downconversion Emission Property of Yb₂O₃:Eu³⁺ Nanosheets and Nanotubes

Figure 2

(a) TEM image of Yb(OH)₃:Eu³⁺ nanosheets; (b) highly magnified TEM image of individual Yb(OH)₃:Eu³⁺ nanosheets; (c) TEM image of Yb₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanosheets and nanotubes; (d) highly magnified TEM image of individual Yb₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanosheets and nanotubes; (e) EDS analysis of Yb₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanosheets. The inset of Figure 2(d) shows the SAED pattern of Yb₂O₃ nanosheets.

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