Synthesis and characterization of rare earth activated barium zirconate ceramic

This paper reports synthesis of rare earth doped BZO perovskite ceramic by facile solid state reaction synthesis route. The phosphor confirms its nanocrystalline structure with high order purity and homogeneity. Characterized by XRD, SEM, EDX, FTIR and TL, a complete investigation of its structural, morphological and thermoluminescent properties is done. The kinetic parameters estimated using peak shape method confirms the second order kinetics of synthesized ceramic powder. With the emerging global concern regarding UVR exposure protection, the BZO perovskite ceramic are emerging as dynamic alternatives for TL mapping. (paper)