Preparation and characterization of Sr3V2O8nanoparticles performed via cyclic MAS route

The Sr₃V₂O₈ nanoparticles have been synthesized successfully using a MAS (microwave-assisted solvothermal) route followed by heat-treatment. Well-crystallized Sr₃V₂O₈ nanoparticles with a fine and homogeneous morphology and the particle size of 100-150 nm have been formed after annealing at 600°C for 3 h. The Sr₃V₂O₈ nanoparticles have been characterized by X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. The optical properties have been investigated by photoluminescence emission and Raman spectroscopy.