Zinc Silicon Oxide Europium Silicon Oxide Core Shell Nanoparticles (Zn2SiO4:Eu3+/SiO2, 99.99%, APS: 80-100nm, Metal Salt Core)

Zinc Silicon Oxide Europium Silicon Oxide Core-Shell Nanoparticles

Zinc Silicon Oxide Europium Silicon Oxide Core-Shell Nanoparticles are a unique class of core-shell nanomaterials that combine the properties of zinc oxide (ZnO) and silicon oxide (SiO₂) with the luminescent properties of europium (Eu³⁺) ions. This advanced composite material incorporates a core of ZnO/SiO₂ and a shell of Eu³⁺-doped SiO₂ or Eu³⁺-doped ZnO, creating a nanostructure with a range of enhanced optical, electronic, and catalytic properties.

These core-shell nanoparticles leverage the inherent advantages of each component:

Zinc oxide (ZnO) is a well-known semiconductor with a wide bandgap (~3.37 eV) and exhibits excellent photocatalytic, antibacterial, and optical properties. ZnO nanoparticles are widely used in sunscreens, optical devices, and catalysis due to their high surface area, good electron mobility, and UV absorption characteristics.

Silicon oxide (SiO₂), often referred to as silica, is a material with excellent biocompatibility, chemical stability, and optical transparency. SiO₂ is widely used as a support material for various applications, especially in drug delivery, biosensors, and nanocomposites. Its non-toxicity and ease of surface functionalization make it a preferred choice in biomedical applications.

Europium (Eu³⁺) is a rare-earth element with highly desirable luminescent properties, particularly its ability to emit strong red fluorescence. Europium-doped materials are widely used in optical sensors, lighting, and display technologies, as well as in biomedical imaging and luminescence-based detection applications.

By combining these materials into a core-shell architecture, ZnO and SiO₂ form the core and provide structural and electronic functionality, while the Eu³⁺-doped SiO₂ shell offers enhanced luminescent properties and photostability. This core-shell nanoparticle design enables the creation of multifunctional materials with synergistic properties that are applicable across a wide range of industries, including photonics, energy, biomedicine, and environmental applications.