Table 1 Lattice parameters of pure and Nd3+ doped PbI2 nanorods and nanosheets.

From: Tailoring the structural, morphological, optical and dielectric properties of lead iodide through Nd3+ doping

Samples

a = b (Å)

c (Å)

V(Å)3

D (nm)

 ɛ × 10−4 lin−2 m−4

δ × 1015 lines m−2

JCPDS- (07-0235)

4.557

6.979

125.511

pure_PbI2

4.554

6.978

125.342

31.871

0.110

0.0114

1 wt% Nd_PbI2

4.557

6.981

125.533

16.679

0.208

0.0410

3 wt% Nd_PbI2

4.559

6.983

125.675

17.008

0.204

0.0394

5 wt% Nd_PbI2

4.561

6.983

125.752

18.509

0.187

0.0333