Institute of Solid State Chemistry, Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Ekaterinburg, Russian Federation
Abstract:
The solid solutions of Zr1–xScxO2–δ (0 < x ≤ 0.1) were prepared using a precursor technology, and their structural, optical, and photocatalytic characteristics were studied. Mixed formates synthesized by an original method were used as precursors. Scandium favored the formation of ZrO2 in tetragonal syngony and increased its photoactivity in the UV range.