Study on spectroscopic properties of GdOBr:RE3+ (RE=Eu, Tb, Ce)

Rare earth ions doped gadolinium oxybromide phosphors GdOBr:RE3 (RE=Eu, Tb, Ce) were synthesized by the method of solid-state reaction at high temperature, and the VUV-VIS spectroscopic properties of the phosphors were systematically investigated. Under the excitation of VUV or UV source, the phosphors doped with Eu3 and Tb3 show a bright and sharp emission at around 620 nm corresponding to the forced electric dipole 5D0→7F2 transition of Eu3 , and at around 544 nm corresponding to the 5D4→7F5 transition of Tb3 , respectively. For GdOBr:Ce3 , a broader and intense emission spanned 370-500 nm corresponding to the d-f transition of Ce3 was observed. The excitation spectra were also analyzed.     

铽在硫氧化镧基质中的光致发光

采用高温固相反应法制备了La2O2S∶Tb3+、La2O2S∶Tb3+,RE3+(RE=Dy,Gd,Ce,Sm)荧光粉样品并进行了相关表征。结果表明,合成样品的晶体结构与La2O2S相同,为六方晶系;荧光粉颗粒的形貌多为长方形片状;发射光谱由494 nm、545 nm、587 nm、622 nm的一系列锐发射峰组成。研究发现Tb3+的掺杂浓度对样品主发射峰545 nm的发光强度影响很大,且在摩尔分数x(Tb3+)=0.02时达到最强。稀土离子Dy3+、Gd3+对La2O2S∶Tb3+荧光粉的发光有明显的敏化作用。     

Fabrication and Luminescence Properties of Ca2Gd8(SiO4)6O2:Er3+ Phosphors via Sol-Gel Process

Ca2RE8(SiO4)6O2 (RE=Y, Gd, La) is a kind of ternary rare-earth-metal silicate with the oxyapatite structure, which was used as host materials for the luminescence of various rare earth and mercury-like ions. Ca2Gd8(SiO4)6O2:Er3 phosphors were prepared through the sol-gel process. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and photoluminescence spectra were used to characterize the resulting phosphors. The results of XRD indicate that the phosphors crystallized completely at 1000 ℃. SEM study reveals that the average grain size is 400～1000 nm. In Ca2Gd8(SiO4)6O2:Er3 phosphors, the Er3 shows its characteristic green emission at 528 nm (2H11/2-4I15/2) and 548 nm(4S3/2-4I15/2) upon excitation into 382 nm, with an optimum doping concentration of 5% (mole fraction) of Gd3 in the host lattices.     

Enhancement of photoluminescence of Ba2SiO4：Eu^2＋ by co-doping of La^3＋ or Y^3＋

Green light-emitting Ba2SiO4:Eu2+ phosphors co-doped with La or Y were synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction technique in reductive atmosphere (a mixture of 5% H2 and 95% N2). The results showed that the co-doping of La and Y could greatly enhance the fluorescence intensity of Ba2SiO4:Eu2+ phosphors. The optimum doping concentration expressed by the x value in (Ba0.985-1.5xREx)2SiO4: 0.03Eu2+ (RE=La or Y) was determined to be of 0.05. The excitation and emission peaks of all as-synthesized phosphors were wide bands. The excitation bands ranged from 250 to 400 nm, which matched well with the wavelength of near ultraviolet white light-emitting diodes (LED) chip and could be used as a potential candidate for the fabrication of white LED. The emission bands from 450 to 550 nm were typical 5d-4f transition emission of Eu2+ and displayed un-symmetry profiles because of the two substitution sites of Ba2+ with Eu2+.     

Luminescent properties of β-Lu2Si2O7:RE3+(RE=Ce, Tb) nanoparticles by sol-gel method

Nanoscale RE3 (RE=Ce, Tb) doped and codoped lutetium pyrosilicate Lu2Si2O7 (LPS) phosphors were prepared by using the sol-gel method. Heat treatment was performed in the temperature range from 900 to 1100℃. The crystal structure was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that the β-type structure of LPS was obtained at 1100℃. The excitation spectra in the UV and VUV ranges and the emission spectra of the samples were measured at room temperature, and their luminescent properties were studied. The energy transfer from Ce3 to Tb3 in the codoped samples were observed and discussed.     

Luminescence properties of YAl3(BO3)4 phosphors doped with Eu3+ ions

YAl3(BO3)4: Eu3+ phosphors were prepared by the conventional solid state reaction. The phase structure and morphology were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Doping YAl3(BO3)4: Eu3+ phosphors with concentration of Eu3+ ions of 0, 2, 5, 8 and 10 mol% were studied and their luminescent properties at room temperature were discussed. The excitation spectrum of Y0.95Eu0.05Al3(BO3)4 was composed of a broad band centered at about 252 nm and a group of lines in the longer wavelength re-gion. In the emission spectra, the peak wavelength was about 614 nm under a 252 nm UV excitation. The optimal doping concentration of Eu<3+ ions in YAl3(BO3)4: Eu3+ phosphors was 8 mol%.     

Synthesis and Luminescent Properties of GdAlO3:RE by Combustion Process

Pure GdAlO3: RE (RE = Eu, Pr or Tb) crystalline phase was formed at 900 ℃ with the precursor prepar by nitric-citric combustion process. The synthesis process was studied by XRD, TG-DSC and IR spectra. The analysis results show that there are three main stages in combustion process: ( 1 ) water evaporation and organic compound pyrolysis; (2) combusting reaction; (3)pure crystal formation. GdAlO3: RE powder shows good luminescent properties under 254 nm excitation and was proved to be a good kind of phosphors.     

SiO_2∶Eu~(3+)的制备与发光性能研究

以三氧化二铕和正硅酸乙酯为原材料,利用溶胶-凝胶法、高温机械力化学法合成了SiO_2∶Eu~(3+)粉体.用X射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)表征了材料的结构和形貌,采用激发光谱、发射光谱对荧光粉体的发光性能进行了测量.结果说明:溶胶-凝胶法、高温机械力化学法合成样品的发光性能随着热处理温度的增加先增强后减弱,分别在900℃和600℃达到最好,粉体平均粒度分别为2μm与1μm.与溶胶-凝胶法比较,高温机械力化学法的制备温度降低了300℃.且利用高温机械力化学法制备的样品的发光性能要好于溶胶-凝胶法制备的样品.     

Luminescent properties of blue long-lasting phosphorescence phosphors Sr6Al18Si2O37：Eu2＋,RE3＋

A series of novel blue long-lasting phosphorescence phosphors Sr6A118Si2037：Eu^2＋,RE^3＋ （RE3＋=Ho^3＋, Gd^3＋, Dy^3＋ and Pr^3＋） were prepared by the conventional high-temperature solid-state reaction in a reductive atmosphere. Their properties were systemati- cally investigated utilizing X-ray diffraction （XRD）, photoluminescence, phosphorescence and thermoluminescence （TL） spectra. The phosphors emitted blue light that was related to the emission of E~＋ due to 5d-4f transition. Bright blue long-lasting phosphorescence （LLP） could be observed after the excitation source was switched off. For the optimized sample, the blue long-lasting phosphores- cence could last for nearly 4 h in the light perception of the dark-adapted human eye （0.32 mcd/m2）. The effects of RE3＋ ions on phosphorescence properties of the phosphors were studied, and the results showed that the co-doping of RE^3＋ ions greatly enhanced the intensity of the peak around 315 K which was related to the long lasting phosphorescence of the phosphors at room temperature and consequently improved the performance of the blue phosphorescence such as intensity and persistent time.     

SrS:Ce3+,K+荧光体的微波辐射合成法及对发光特性的影响

本文首次用微波辐射法（ＭｉｃｒｏｗａｖｅＲａｄｉａｔｉｏｎＭｅｔｈｏｄ，简称ＭＲＭ）合成了纯的ＳｒＳ基质和ＳｒＳ∶Ｃｅ３＋，Ｋ＋蓝色荧光化合物，用ＸＲＤ测定了它们的晶体结构，系统考察了不同浓度的Ｃｅ３＋离子对发光性能的影响。实验发现，微波辐射能使Ｃｅ３＋在ＳｒＳ基质晶格中均匀扩散，并能提高激活剂的掺入量，阻止Ｃｅ３＋离子的簇集，延缓Ｃｅ３＋离子对的形成，从而能得到晶相纯、粒度均匀和发光效率高的ＳｒＳ∶Ｃｅ３＋，Ｋ＋蓝色荧光体。     

Photoluminescence properties of Ce3+ doped YSiO2N blue-emitting phosphors

Oxonitridosilicate phosphors with compositions of Y 1-x Ce x SiO 2 N (x=0-0.1) were synthesized by a new synthetic route based on a solid state reaction among YSi, CeSi, SiO 2 and Y 2 O 3 compounds at high temperature and high pressure. The photoluminescence properties dependent on Ce concentration and temperature were investigated. Concentration quenching occurred when the doped Ce 3+ concentration was more than 3 mol.%. The emission spectra showed red shifts from 430 to 447 nm with the increased Ce concentration from 0.5 mol.% to 10 mol.%. The quenching temperature was estimated as ～380 K. The chromaticity coordinates of the excitation and emission spectra were stable against the temperature. This study showed these YSiO 2 N:Ce 3+ phosphors the potential applications in the three-RGB phosphor-converted white LEDs.     

SrAl2O4 :Eu2+, Dy3+ Long Afterglow Phosphors Prepared by Chemical Coprecipitation Method

SrAl2 O4: Eu2 , Dy3 long afterglow phosphors were prepared by chemical coprecipitation method. Ammonium carbonate and ammonium hydrogen carbonate were used as the precipitants. The preparation of the SrAl2 O4: Eu2 ,Dy3 precursor was completed at room temperature by controlling the concentration of the metal-salt solution, pH value of the system, etc. The phosphors were prepared by sintering the precursor at 1000 ～ 1200 ℃ in a weak reducing atmosphere for 2 h. The XRD, SEM, excitation spectra, emission spectra and afterglow decay of the samples were tested and the optimal synthesis conditions of the SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 long afterglow phosphors prepared by precipitation method were determined. The phosphor which had good luminescent properties is prepared and its persistent time can reach more than 1600 min. In the coprecipitation process, a small amount of glucose operates to refe the luminescent powders. The particle size of the phosphor can be less than 1 μm. The sintering temperature of the sample prepared by the coprecipitation method is much lower than that of the one prepared by the high temperature solid state method.Compared with the high temperature solid state method, a clear blue shift occurs in the excitation and emission spectra of the samples.     

Insights into structural and spectroscopic characterization of Sm3+ doped orange rich red emitting CsMgPO4 phosphors

In the present study, Sm³⁺ activated inorganic orthophosphate CsMgPO₄ (CSMP) phosphors were prepared by adopting a solid-state reaction method. The structural phase purity and morphological features were studied by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), respectively. The molecular structure and vibrational modes were substantiated with the Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy characterization. The optical bandgap of the host and Sm³⁺ doped phosphors was deduced from the diffused reflectance (DR) spectra with a typical value of 5.72 eV and a small variation is observed with increasing concentrations. A systematic study of photoluminescence (PL) properties of Sm³⁺ doped CSMP phosphors was carried out. From the room temperature excitation and emission spectra, it is found that the phosphor emits in the orange rich red light under the suitable excitation of 402 nm in the UV region and concentration quenching occurs at x = 0.02 doping level. The emission peaks observed at around 562, 598 and 644 nm confirm the characteristic Sm³⁺ 4f-4f transitions. The temperature-dependent photoluminescence (TD-PL) of the x = 0.02 (optimum doping) is recorded from 30 to 210 °C, showing good thermal stability even at 150 °C. The thermal quenching mechanisms are discussed based on the configuration coordinate model of excitation and emission. The prepared phosphors are found to exhibit near thermal stability compared to the commercially available red phosphors. PL decay time and quantum efficiency were measured. The colour coordinates are found to lie in the orangish-red region of the colour space. Thus the prepared phosphors CSMP:x Sm³⁺ can be useful as a red component in designing UV excitable chip-based phosphor-converted white LED applications.     

Promising light converting BaMoO4:Er3+-Tm3+-Yb3+ phosphors for display and optical temperature sensing

Er³⁺-Tm³⁺-Yb³⁺ tri-doped BaMoO₄ phosphors were synthesized by co-precipitation technique and characterized by X-ray diffraction analysis, absorption study and field emission scanning electron microscopy analysis. Upconversion as well as downconversion luminescence studies were performed by using near infrared (980 nm) and ultraviolet (380 nm) excitations. Energy level diagram, pump power dependence and colour coordinate study were utilized to describe the multicolor upconversion emission properties. Under single 980 nm diode laser excitation the dual mode sensing behaviour is realized via Stark sublevels and thermally coupled energy levels of the Tm³⁺ and Er³⁺ ions in the prepared tri-doped phosphors. A comparative fluorescence intensity ratio analysis for integrated emission intensities arising from the Stark sublevels {¹G_4(a) and ¹G_4(b)} and thermally coupled energy levels {²H_11/2 and ⁴S_3/2} of the Tm³⁺ and Er³⁺ ions, respectively was carried out in the prepared tri-doped BaMoO₄ phosphors. The maximum sensitivity for thermally coupled energy levels of the Er³⁺ and Stark sublevels of the Tm³⁺ ion was reported. The developed phosphors could be useful in the display devices and optical thermometric applications.     

Luminescent properties of β-Lu2Si2O7:RE(RE=Ce, Tb) nanoparticles by sol-gel method

Nanoscale RE³⁺ (RE=Ce, Tb) doped and codoped lutetium pyrosilicate Lu₂Si₂O₇ (LPS) phosphors were prepared by using the sol-gel method. Heat treatment was performed in the temperature range from 900 to 1100 °C. The crystal structure was analyzed by X-ray diffraction (XRD). The results showed that the β-type structure of LPS was obtained at 1100 °C. The excitation spectra in the UV and VUV ranges and the emission spectra of the samples were measured at room temperature, and their luminescent properties were studied. The energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Tb³⁺ in the codoped samples were observed and discussed.     

Broadband downconversion in YVO4：Tm3＋,Yb3＋ phosphors

An efficient near-infrared (NIR) downconversion (DC) by converting broadband ultraviolet (UV) into NIR was demonstrated in YVO4:Tm3+,Yb3+ phosphors. The phosphors were extensively characterized using various methods such as X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence excitation, photoluminescence spectra and decay lifetime to provide supporting evidence for DC process. Upon UV light varying from 260 to 350 nm or blue light (473 nm) excitation, an intense NIR emission of Yb3+ corresponding to transition of 2F5/2→2F7/2 peaking at 985 nm was generated. The visible emission, the NIR mission and the decay lifetime of the phosphors of various Yb3+ concentrations were investigated. Experimental results showed that the energy transfer from vanadate group to Yb3+ via Tm3+ was very efficient. Application of the broadband DC YVO4:Tm3+,Yb3+ phosphors might greatly enhance response of siliconbased solar cells.     

Luminescence properties of Mn2） ions doped Lu2CaMg2Si3O1） garnet phosphors

Yttrium aluminum garnet structure phosphors Lu2CaMg2Si3O12:Mn2+ were synthesized by conventional high temperature solid-state reaction in reductive atmosphere. The structure and optical properties of samples were characterized by application of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence spectroscopy. Results of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the phosphors mainly presented garnet structure with a few weak peaks of impurity phases. Lu2-xCaMg2Si3O12:xMn2+ (x=0.01-0.8) phosphors showed a broad emission band peaking at around 590 nm under ultraviolet (UV) light of 408 nm when Mn2+ concentration was less than 0.08 mol. With an increase in the Mn2+ concentration (above 0.08), another broad emission band peaking at 720 nm besides 590 nm was observed, which may be due to manganese ion having different valence and occupying different host lattice. The critical quenching concentrations of manganese ion in the wavelength of 590 and 720 nm were about 0.06 and 0.2 mol, respectively. With 408 nm excitation wavelength, emission color of the samples had a red shift trend as the Mn2+ concentration increased. All the results indicated that the Lu2CaMg2Si3O12:Mn2+ phosphors could be applicable to n-UV based white LEDs.     

Gd3+ ion induced UV upconversion emission and temperature sensing in Tm3+/Yb3+:Y2O3 phosphor

Cubic phase Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺:Y₂O₃ and Tm³⁺/Yb³⁺/Gd³⁺:Y₂O₃ phosphors were prepared by low temperature combustion technique for upconversion emission in UV-visible range.The 980 nm excitation has generated UV emission at 314 nm in tridoped phosphor due to the energy transfer from Tm³⁺ to Gd³⁺ion.Characteristic emission bands from Tm³⁺ are also observed in both the phosphors....     

Effect of Li+ ions doping on structure and luminescence of (Y,Gd)BO3:Tb3+

The (Y,Gd)BO3:Tb3+ and Li+-doped (Y,Gd)BO3:Tb3+ phosphors were prepared by high temperature solid-state method. The inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectrometry (ICP-AES), X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), and the excitation and emission spectra were used to characterize the samples. The results of ICP-AES and XRD indicated that Li+ ions could enter the (Y,Gd)BO3:Tb3+ lattice and induce the lattice expansion. It could be seen from SEM that the particles were spherical a...     

Temperature effects on photoluminescence of YAG:Ce3+ phosphor and performance in white light-emitting diodes

The well crystalline YAG:Ce3 phosphor was synthesized by solid-state method, and the temperature dependence of excitation and emission spectra of YAG:Ce3 phosphor were investigated in the temperature range from room temperature to 573 K. With temperature increasing, it was noted that the emission intensity of as-prepared phosphors decreased considerably more rapidly when pumped by 460 nm than by 340 nm. The temperature-intensity curves under different excitation wavelengths were obtained using an Arrhenius function, and the corresponding activation energies were also obtained respectively. Thus, the experimental phenomenon was discussed in terms of nonradiative decay rate. The effects of as-prepared phosphors on the performance of the white LED with changing temperature were also studied.