Effect of different impact velocities on mechano-luminescence of natural calcite for mechanical sensors
subject: Calcite; Impact velocity; Mechanical sensor; Mechanoluminescence
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.
creator: Peng, Wei; Bani, Faithfulstar K; Saji, Janita; Lamare, Rocky Maximillian Pohlong; Hu, Guoqing; Dubey, Vikas
source: Russian Physics Journal;Volume;68;Issue;10;pp.1548-1557
publisher: Springer
date: 01-01-2025
rights: Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
relation: ISSN: 10648887;
format: online
language: English
type: Article
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