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Effect of different impact velocities on mechano-luminescence of natural calcite for mechanical sensors

Title
Effect of different impact velocities on mechano-luminescence of natural calcite for mechanical sensors
Creator
Peng, Wei; Bani, Faithfulstar K; Saji, Janita; Lamare, Rocky Maximillian Pohlong; Hu, Guoqing; Dubey, Vikas
Description
This paper studies the mechanoluminescence (ML) behavior of natural calcite under varying impact velocities to assess its potential use in passive mechanical sensing. Calcite samples obtained from Byrnihat, Meghalaya (2603?03.8?N 9152?11.0?E), were analyzed using X?ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscopy, energy-dispersive X?ray spectroscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy. The analysis confirms the formation of the nanocrystalline hexagonal phase with minor impurities that affect its luminescent properties. When subjected to the mechanical impact, the calcite consistently produces asharp ML peak around 17?ms, regardless of the impact speed. The emitted light intensity shows alinear dependence on the impact velocity, suggesting areliable correlation between the mechanical input and optical response. The emission decay follows afirst-order exponential pattern, supporting its usefulness for identifying short-duration force events. Aplot of time against the logarithm of intensity displays aclear negative slope, supporting this kinetic model. These research findings highlight the potential of natural calcite as areliable and environmentally friendly material for mechanical sensor applications. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
Source
Russian Physics Journal;Volume;68;Issue;10;pp.1548-1557
Date
01-01-2025
Publisher
Springer
Subject
Calcite; Impact velocity; Mechanical sensor; Mechanoluminescence
Coverage
Peng W., School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China; Bani F.K., Department of Physics, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Shillong, India; Saji J., Department of Sciences and Humanities, School of Engineering and Technology, CHRIST University, Bengaluru, India; Lamare R.M.P., Department of Physics, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Shillong, India; Hu G., Department of Engineering and Technology, Xicheng District, Beijing, China; Dubey V., Department of Physics, North-Eastern Hill University, Meghalaya, Shillong, India
Rights
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
Relation
ISSN: 10648887;
Format
online
Language
English
Type
Article

Citation

Peng, Wei; Bani, Faithfulstar K; Saji, Janita; Lamare, Rocky Maximillian Pohlong; Hu, Guoqing; Dubey, Vikas, “Effect of different impact velocities on mechano-luminescence of natural calcite for mechanical sensors,” CHRIST (Deemed To Be University) Institutional Repository, accessed June 18, 2026, https://archives.christuniversity.in/items/show/21948.

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