Influence of La 2 O 3 nanoparticles on Structural, Physical, and Optical Properties of Zinc Lithium Borotellurite glass system

A series of lanthanum nanoparticles doped with Zinc lithium borotellurite glasses (ZBTLL) was prepared by the melt quenching technique. Physical parameters have been measured and calculated. The effects of lanthanum nanoparticles (La 2 O 3 ) on the structure and optical properties of the glass were studied using various experimental techniques. X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) confirmed that all glass samples were amorphous in nature. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy studies revealed the presence of borate and tellurite structural units in the glass network which exhibited noticeable variations upon incorporation of La 2 O 3 nanoparticles. Optical properties were analysed using UV-Vis spectroscopy. These results indicate that the incorporation of lanthanum nanoparticles modifies the glass network and improving its optical properties and making the materials suitable for optical applications.