Thermally Tunable Structure and Optical Properties of Cu2+/Ce3+ Co-Doped Acid-Based Geopolymers: Synthesis, Phase Evolution, and Luminescence Behavior

Key Points

• Luminescence behavior shows significant enhancement with Cu2+/Ce3+ co-doping, indicating effective optical properties.
• The study reports phase evolution in acid-based geopolymers influenced by thermal treatment, observed across multiple conditions.
• Synthesis involved careful control of doping levels and thermal conditions to optimize photoluminescence characteristics.
• The findings highlight the potential for tailored optical applications, encouraging further exploration of geopolymers in technology.