Structural, optical and other spectral studies of transition metal Ti4+-doped Zn-Cd oxide nanomaterials

Abstract

Titanium ([Formula: see text])-doped nanoparticles of the type [Formula: see text] [[Formula: see text], [Formula: see text]] are reported in this study. The samples were synthesized by citric acid assisted sol–gel auto combustion (SGAC) method. The samples are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman, Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM), Energy dispersive analysis of X-rays (EDAX) and Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) techniques for structural studies. Further, for optical properties, UV-Vis technique has been used. In addition, samples were studied for dielectric properties. Room-temperature XRD data study reveals the sample formation with wurtzite hexagonal structure exhibiting space group [Formula: see text]mc also confirmed from Rietveld refinement of XRD data. Raman spectra displays characteristic active phonon modes in pristine [Formula: see text] and doped [Formula: see text]. UV-Vis diffused reflectance spectroscopy analysis infer bandgap values of 3.14 and 3.12 eV for [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], respectively. The dielectric studies confirmed high dielectric constant for [Formula: see text] compared to pristine [Formula: see text]. A non-Debye character with spread of relaxation times was witnessed from impedance study.