Effects of gamma radiation on the microstructure, luminescence and medical properties for nano-Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl

ABSTRACT

A nano-Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl crystal was synthesized by a sol–gel method, and the structure, morphology and size were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy. Effects of gamma radiation on the microstructure, luminescence properties, and medical performance for Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl have been discussed. The results show that Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl nanocrystals are uniform, and the average crystal size is about 50 nm. Under the 202 Gy measurement of gamma-ray irradiation, there are a large number of crystal defects in a chambersite crystal, and the defect is given priority with point defects and dislocations especially in gamma-ray irradiation with high energy. The luminescence intensity of natural chambersite in red light wavelengths increased obviously, and the luminescence intensity increased by 3.5 times. Nano-Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl exhibited the most significant antitumor activity and antiseptic effects. The best inhibition concentration of natural chambersite to A549 is 100 µg/ml, and its inhibition rate reaches 80%. Addition of natural chambersite in the solution significantly lowers the concentrations of Escherichia coli BL21, and the value is reduced by 97.6%. Therefore, chambersite has important application in the field of medical and shielding materials.

KEYWORDS:

• Nano-Mn₃B₇O₁₃Cl crystal
• sol–gel preparation
• gamma radiation
• microstructure
• luminescence

Acknowledgments

The authors extended their thanks to all individuals associated with the project.

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ORCID

Sang Xiong http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2375-5767

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Funding

The authors gratefully acknowledge the financial assistance provided by Jinling University of Science and Technology [grant number jit-b-201824].