Thermochemistry of Solid-State Formation, Structure, Optical, and Luminescent Properties of Complex Oxides Eu 2 MeO 6 (Me-Mo, W), Eu 2 W 2 O 9 : A Combined Experimental and DFT Study

Complex oxides Eu MeO (Me-Mo, W), Eu W O were obtained by a solid-phase reaction between binary oxides. The thermodynamic and kinetic mechanisms of the reaction processes were established using a variety of physical-chemical methods. All compounds obtained in this work crystallize in the low-symmetry monoclinic system, forming complex framework structures, which determine a set of very valuable physical-chemical properties. Comparison of experimental Kubelka-Munk functions and DFT- calculated absorption spectra shows adequate agreement and reveals the origin of the fundamental absorption. In addition, the deficiency in DFT calculations in the part of mutual contribution of CTBs of Mo-O and W-O, from one side, and Eu-O contributions, from the other side, is reported. Calculations of absorption spectra are shown to be superior to band structure analysis in the determination of optical band gaps. Additionally, luminescent properties of Eu MeO and Eu W O compounds were investigated. These studies provide a better understanding of the electronic and optical properties of the compounds Eu MeO and Eu W O , along with their potential applications in various areas.