研究目的
To evaluate the effect of PEG on the physical properties of PVA and to study the structural, morphological, optical properties, dielectric relaxation and conduction mechanism of PVA/PEG blend doped with rare earth (La or Y) and transition metal (Fe or Ir) chlorides.
研究成果
The study demonstrated that PEG content in the blend led to significant changes in the structural, morphological, and optical properties of PVA. Doping with transition metal salts (Fe3+ and Ir3+) was more effective in reducing the optical band gap and increasing the conductivity of the films compared to rare earth salts (La3+ and Y3+). The films, especially those doped with Fe3+ and Ir3+, are good candidates for semiconductor industry and electrochemical device applications.
研究不足
The study is limited to the characterization of PVA/PEG blend and SPE films doped with specific salts (La, Y, Fe, Ir). The effects of other dopants or different ratios of PVA/PEG were not explored.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection
The study involved the preparation of PVA/PEG blend and SPE films by solution casting method. The effect of PEG on PVA and the influence of doping with La3+, Y3+, Fe3+, and Ir3+ salts were evaluated.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources
PVA and PEG were used for the blend preparation. Lanthanum chloride heptahydrate, Yttrium chloride hexahydrate, Iron (III) chloride hexahydrate, and Iridium (III) chloride hydrate were used as dopant salts. Double distilled water was used as the common solvent.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials
X-ray diffraction (XRD) was performed using a PANalytical's, Philips X'Pert PRO. SEM was performed using JEOL, USA. FTIR was performed using JASCO, FT/IR-6200. UV/VIS/NIR spectrophotometer was used for optical measurements. Dielectric measurements were performed using a Hioki model 3532 High Tester LCR.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow
The blend solutions or the blend mixed with the salts were stirred for additional 1.0 h at 40°C to ensure good mixing. Then, the final solutions were cast into pre-cleaned glass Petri dishes and put in a hot air oven to evaporate the solvent at 50°C for ~ 12.0 h.
5:Data Analysis Methods
The optical band gap was determined using Tauc's equation. The dielectric constant and loss were calculated using standard relations. The AC conductivity was determined from the relation involving frequency and dielectric loss.
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