Integrating Structural Features to Optical Response and Energy Transfer via Förster Resonance in Metal Oxide Nanostructures

Pulkit Dalal; Sunil Kumar Dwivedi

doi:10.22161/ijcmp.10.2.3

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Integrating Structural Features to Optical Response and Energy Transfer via Förster Resonance in Metal Oxide Nanostructures

Pulkit Dalal , Sunil Kumar Dwivedi

International Journal of Chemistry, Mathematics And Physics(IJCMP), Vol-10,Issue-2, April - June 2026, Pages 25-35 , 10.22161/ijcmp.10.2.3

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Article Info: Received: 04 May 2026; Received in revised form: 28 May 2026; Accepted: 03 Jun 2026; Available online: 12 Jun 2026

Abstract:

To develop next-generation photonic and optoelectronic devices, it is crucial to comprehend the connection between structural characteristics and optical behavior in nanoscale materials. In this work, we examine the relationship between the optical response, surface morphology, and crystalline structure of metal oxide nanostructures, with a focus on their function in FRET processes. Following controlled chemical synthesis, metal oxide nanoparticles were thoroughly structurally characterized using X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy to assess phase purity, crystallite size, and defect states. Using UV–visible absorption and photoluminescence spectroscopy, optical features were investigated. The results showed a considerable reliance of band gap and emission characteristics on particle size, surface imperfections, and surrounding environment. Particular focus was placed on defect-induced energy states, which were discovered to have a major impact on fluorescence behavior and exciton recombination dynamics. Additionally, FRET interactions between the produced nanoparticles and appropriate organic dye molecules were methodically examined. Through steady-state and time-resolved fluorescence measurements, the effectiveness of energy transfer was assessed, emphasizing the crucial importance of spectrum overlap and donor-acceptor separation. The findings show that energy transfer efficiency can be improved and optical responses can be tuned with small structural changes. With potential uses in sensing, bioimaging, and light-harvesting devices, this work offers important insights into the design of nanostructured materials with customized photophysical properties.

Keywords:

Metal oxide nanoparticles, Structural characterization, Optical properties, Photoluminescence, Förster resonance energy transfer, Surface defects, Nanostructures

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