Cubic GdFeO3 particle by a simple hydrothermal synthesis route and its photoluminescence and magnetic properties

Abstract

Orthorhombic cubic GdFeO₃ particles were synthesised by a simple and facile hydrothermal method. The products prepared in this paper were characterized by X-ray diffraction, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and field-emission scanning electron microscopy. The formation mechanism of the cubic GdFeO₃ particles was discussed. Through the investigation of the photoluminescence and magnetic properties, the orthorhombic cubic GdFeO₃ particles exhibited very good doped luminescence, which emits different colored light when doped with different rare earth elements. The GdFeO₃ particles present paramagnetic properties. It could be an excellent luminescence and magnetic material.