Much research has recently been done on the production of durable, low Tg glasses for optical applications as well as spectrum band conversion to increase solar cell efficiency. One of the methods of production that contains interesting capabilities is the sol-gel method. This low Tg method of glass production proves advantageous over melt glass methods in terms of cost, preparation, and in the production of thin films while still providing durability and doping capabilities. The goal of this research is to prepare various composition aluminum phosphate based xerogels through a sol-gel route and then convert the gels into glasses through heat treatment. Characterization data will be obtained using RAMAN spectroscopy and fluorometry methods to obtain structure and functionality of the glass. This data will then be compared with traditional melt-quench glasses to determine if this route provides a viable route while producing a comparable glass environment.

Synthesis and characterization of sol-gel based AlFPO4 glasses

249th National Meeting (2015)

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