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Structural Modifications and Extended Spectral Response of CeO 2 /CoPc Nanocomposites for Potential Applications
Author(s) -
Babitha Kurup Kuniyil,
Priyanka Karathan Parakkandi,
Jaseentha Oppuveettunkal Paily,
Varghese Thomas,
Sreedevi Aikkara
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international journal of applied ceramic technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.4
H-Index - 57
eISSN - 1744-7402
pISSN - 1546-542X
DOI - 10.1111/ijac.12542
Subject(s) - nanocomposite , materials science , thermogravimetric analysis , composite number , absorption (acoustics) , band gap , chemical engineering , optoelectronics , nanotechnology , composite material , engineering
CeO 2 /CoPc nanocomposites were synthesized by simple chemical method. Thermal behavior of these nanocomposites was studied by thermogravimetric and differential thermal analysis. The as‐synthesized nanocomposite samples were characterized by various techniques. A decrease in band‐gap energy together with an improved absorption intensity of the composite material confirms the role of the cobalt phthalocyanine in the absorption properties of CeO 2 /CoPc composite. This study confirms structural modifications and extended spectral response of the synthesized CeO 2 /CoPc nanocomposites. The results demonstrate that CeO 2 /CoPc nanocomposite samples are promising materials for organic light‐emitting diodes, solar cells, and optoelectronic devices.