ZnO and ZnO: Yb thermoluminescence nanophosphors have been developed and tested
under beta radiation. Spherical nanoparticles of sizes ranging from 130 to 1200 nm were
prepared through a glycol mediated chemical synthesis. The Yb doping had a
thermoluminescence quenching effect compared to undoped ZnO. The 5% Yb concentration
produced a low fading, a single thermoluminescence glow peak structure, and a dose
linearity behavior adequate for thermoluminescence dosimetry applications. The ZnO: Yb …