Energy transfer in Tb~（3＋）,Yb~（3＋） codoped Lu_2O_3 near-infrared downconversion nanophosphors

Tb3+ and Yb3+ codoped Lu2O3 nanophosphors were synthesized by the reverse-strike co-precipitation method. The obtained Lu2O3:Tb3+,Yb3+ nanophosphors were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. The XRD results showed that all the prepared nanophosphors could be readily indexed to pure cubic phase of Lu2O3 and indicated good crystallinity. The Tb3+→Yb3+ energy transfer mechanisms in the UV-blue region in Lu2O3 nanophosphors were investigated. The experimental results showed that the strong visible emission around 543 nm from Tb3+ (5D4→7F5) and near-infrared (NIR) emission around 973 nm from Yb3+ (2F5/2→2F7/2) of Lu2O3:Tb3+,Yb3+ nanophosphors were observed under ultraviolet light excitation, respectively. Tb3+ could be effectively excited up to its 4f75d1 state and relaxed down to the 5D4 level, from which the energy was transferred cooperatively to two neighboring Yb3+. The Yb3+ concentration dependent luminescent properties and lifetimes of both the visible and NIR emissions were also studied. The lifetime of the visible emission decreased with the increase of Yb3+ concentration, verifying the efficient energy transfer from the Tb3+ to the Yb3+. Cooperative energy transfer (CET) from Tb3+ to Yb3+ was discussed as a possible mechanism for the near-infrared emission. When doped concentrations were 1 mol.% Tb3+ and 2 mol.% Yb3+, the intensity of NIR emission was the strongest.     

Enhancement of red to orange emission ratio of YPO4：Eu3＋,Ce3＋ and its dependence on Ce3＋ concentration

Eu3+ and Ce3+ co-doped YPO4 microspheres were synthesized by hydrothermal method without template. The emission spectra showed that the red emission centered at 618nm could be readily increased relatively to the orange emission centered at 590nm by controlling the doping concentration of Ce3+ ion. The investigation based on excitation spectra and decay curves demonstrated that the doped Ce3+ ions took two efficient energy transfers to Eu3+ ions and affected the lifetime of the emission states of Eu3+ ions so that the emission spectra of Eu3+ ion were accordingly tuned with the Ce3+ content increasing. This controllable red (5D0→7F2) to orange ( 5D0→7F1) emission ratio of YPO4:Eu3+,Ce3+ made it very promising for encoded anti-fake labels and bio-labels.     

Characterization of optical transitions of Eu~（3＋） in lanthanum oxychloride nanophosphor

This paper presented the studies on the optical properties and calculation of spectral parameters of europium doped lanthanum oxychloride nanophosphor for their possible applications in optoelectronic devices. The compound was doped with 0.1 mol% Eu3+ ions. The X-ray diffraction study of prepared sample suggested the tetragonal structure with particle size in the range of 18-21 nm. The photoluminescence (PL) emission spectra showed the bright emission in orange-red region from 580 to 630 nm. The most intense emission peak at 621 nm was due to transition 5D0→7F2 in energy levels of Eu3+ ions. The spectral parameters were calculated from the absorption and emission spectra using Judd-Ofelt intensity parameters. The calculated values of the oscillator strength corresponding to the three transitions 7F1→5D1, 7F1→5D2 and 7F0→5D2 observed at 535, 472 and 465 nm in absorption spectra were 0.30×10-6, 1.36×10-6 and 0.63×10-6, respectively. The value of transi- tion probability (A), stimulated emission cross-section ( ) and radiative lifetime (τrad) corresponding to 621 nm emission peak (transition 5D0→7F2) were 308 s-1, 1.22×10-21 cm2 and 3.24×10-3 s, respectively.     

Photoluminescence of Dy^3＋ Ions in Ba3La（B03）3

The photoluminescence of Dy^3 doped and Dy^3 , Ce3 codoped in Ba3La(BO3)3 were studied. The dependence of the charge-to-radius ratio (z/r) for RE^3 (RE=La,Ce), the Ce^3 , Dy^3 content on the emission intensity and the yellow to blue intensity ratio (Y/B) of Dy^3 were investigated too. The results obtained indicate that Ce^3 can sensitize the luminescence of Dy^3 .The optimum concentration of Dy^3 in Ba3La(BO3)3 is XDy=0.06. According to the dependence of the concentration of Dy^3 in Ba3La(BO3)3 under the excitation of 350 nm, it is confirmed that the mechanism of concentration selfquenching of Dy^3 4F9/2→6H15/2, ^6H13/2 transition is electric dipole-quadrupole interaction.     

Luminescent properties of Eu~（3＋） doped Gd_2WO_6 and Gd_2（WO_4）_3 nanophosphors prepared via co-precipitation method

Eu3+ doped Gd2WO6 and Gd2(WO4)3 nanophosphors with different concentrations were prepared via a co-precipitation method. The structure and morphology of the nanocrystal samples were characterized by using X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), respectively. The emission spectra and excitation spectra of samples were measured. J-O parameters and quantum efficiencies of Eu3+ 5D0 energy level were calculated, and the concentration quenching of Eu3+ luminescence in different matrixes were studied. The results indicated that effective Eu3+:5D0-7F2 red luminescence could be achieved while excited by 395 nm near-UV light and 465 nm blue light in Gd2WO6 host, which was similar to the familiar Gd2(WO4)3:Eu. Therefore, the Gd2WO6:Eu red phosphors might have a potential application for white LED.     

Luminescent Properties of A Novel Terbium Complex Tb（o-BBA）3（phen）

A novel rare earth complex of terbium ion with 2-benzoylbenzoic acid and 1, 10-phenathroline （Tb（o-BBA）3 （phen）, o-BBA-2-benzoylbenzoic acid, phen = 1, 10-phenathroline） was used as an electroluminescent material for the first time. The Tb complex was blended with poly（N-vinylcarbazole） （PVK） in different weight ratios and spinn to coated into films （noted as PVK ：Tb films）. The photoluminescence （PL） properties of films were investigated and the optimum weight ratio between PVK and Tb（o-BBA）3（phen） was found to be 3：1. Monolayer devices with the structure ITO/PVK： Tb/AI were fabricated and emitted green light, which was characteristic of Tb^3＋ emission. The results show that mecha- nisms for PL and EL are different. The PL is considered to be caused because of energy transfer and direct excitation to the Tb（o-BBA）3（phen） molecule, while EL is mainly on charging trapping.     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of Sr3-z（AlxSi1-x）O5-xFx：zCe^3＋phosphors

Sr3-z(Alx,Si1-x)O -5-xFx:zCe3+ phosphors were synthesized by high-temperature solid-state reaction.The structure and luminescence properties of phosphors with various Al/Si ratios and Ce3+ concentrations were characterized using various methods such as X-ray diffraction,photoluminescence excitation and photoluminescence spectra.XRD result displayed that a complete solid solution between Sr3AlO4F and Sr3SiO5 was formed.With the increasing of x value,a broader excitation band and stronger absorption appeared in the blue light region.Moreover,the emission band shifted to a shorter wavelength and the emission intensity reached a maximum at x=0.6.By adjusting the concentration of Ce3+,a widely tunable range of emission wavelength under the excitation of 460 nm was obtained from the green to yellow regions.In addition,the concentration and thermal quenching were also discussed.     

Photoluminescence properties and effect of Bi~（3＋） dopant of Eu~（3＋） and Dy~（3＋） co-doped Sr_3V_2O_8

Photoluminescence properties of Sr 2.5 Dy 1/3-x Eu x V 2 O 8(x=0,0.06,0.12,0.18,0.24,0.33) were investigated.The excitation spectra included a broad band in the short wavelength region and several sharp lines in the longer wavelength region,and the spectral origin were discussed.The emission spectra were measured in two different exciting ways,i.e.,exciting the VO 4 group at 270 nm and the Eu 3+ ion at 398 nm,respectively,and the energy transferring process was reasonably suggested.Furthermore,multi-color emission could be achieved in Sr 2.5 Dy 1/3-x Eu x V 2 O 8,indicating that the studied samples had potential applications in the white light emitting diodes.Further investigation showed that reducing the concentration of Eu 3+ and Dy 3+ and introducing Bi 3+ as a sensitizer ion greatly enhanced the emission intensity.     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of a novel red-emitting phosphor SrCaSiO_4：Eu~（3＋） for ultraviolet white light-emitting diodes

A novel red phosphor based on Eu3+-activated SrCaSiO4 was successfully synthesized by conventional solid state reaction method and the photoluminescence properties were investigated. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns indicated that SrCaSiO4:Eu3+ phosphors belong to orthorhombic crystal system (space group=Pmnb). The photoluminescence (PL) excitation spectrum showed broad-band absorption and the strongest excitation peak at 397 nm contributed to the 7F0→5L6 transition which matched well with the emission of a...     

Preparation and luminescent properties of MgTiO3：Eu3＋ phosphor for white LEDs

A novel red phosphor Eu3+ doped magnesium titanate (MgTiO3) was synthesized via sol-gel method. The X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) revealed that a pure MgTiO3 phase was obtained. Its excitation spectrum consisted of a broad band (<350nm) and a series of narrow bands in the long wavelength, and the strongest excitation peak at 465nm might be exited by GaN-chip to emit red light for white LED. The phosphors showed strong emission at 614nm which could be attributed to the 5D0→7F2 emission of Eu3+ . The emission intensity of MgTiO3:Eu3+ phosphor reached the maximum at the Eu3+ concentration of 3.5mol.%. The luminescent properties (such as emission intensity and decay times) were further improved by introducing Al3+ as a charge compensator, demonstrating potential applications in white LED.     

Preparation and Study on Spectrum Characteristics of Sr0.99 Ce0.01 HfO3 Nanopowders

The Sr_0.99Ce_0.01HfO₃ nanopowders were synthesized by the co-precipitation method. The calcination temperature and time of the powders were 1200 °C and 2 h, respectively. The powder size of Sr_0.99Ce_0.01HfO₃ nanopowders was 15 × 30 nm. There were two excitation bands in the excitation spectra of the Sr_0.99Ce_0.01HfO₃ nanopowders, which peaking at 216 and 309 nm, respectively. There were two emission bands in the emission spectra excited by the 220 nm light, which peaking at 398 and 467 nm. And they were corresponding to the 5d→²F_5/2 and the 5d→²F_7/2 transitions of Ce³⁺ ions. But there was only one emission band in the emission spectrum excited by the 309 nm light which peaking at 392 nm.     

Synthesis and characterization of nano-sized YAG:Ce,Sm spherical phosphors

YAG:Ce,Sm spherical phosphors were synthesized by malic acid sol-gel method.The formation process of crystalline was characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD)technique.The influence of Sm3+ doping on the luminescent intensity and the morphology of phosphors were studied by fluorescence spectrum and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)techniques,respectively.The results indicated that the size of spherical powders was about 100 nm calcined at 1200 ℃ for 3 h.The emission spectra of phosphors showed gradual red-shift from 525 to 540 nm with the increase of doping concentration of Sm3+ ion.A broadband emission spectrum of Ce3+ ion appeared at 540 nm,and a series of emission peaks corresponding to the 4G5/2→6HJ transition of Sm3+ ion also appeared at 617 nm with the doping of Sm3+.The red component of YAG:Ce phosphors increased with the doping of Sm3+.     

Color-tunable Ca10Na(PO4)7:Ce3+/Tb3+/Mn2+ phosphor via energy transfer

A series of Ca_(10)Na(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+)/Tb~(3+)/Mn~(2+)(CNPO:Ce~(3+)/Tb~(3+)/Mn~(2+)) phosphors with high brightness were synthesized by high-temperature solid-state method. X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM), diffuse reflectance spectra(DRS), photo luminescence(PL) spectra, luminescence decay curves and thermally stability were performed to characterize the as-prepared samples. For Ce~(3+)-doped samples, an intense and broad band emission is present under 265 nm excitation. When Ce~(3+) and Tb~(3+)are codoped, energy transfer(ET) process from Ce3+ to Tb3+ is demonstrated with electric dipole-dipole interaction. The internal and external quantum efficiencies(QEs) of CNPO:0.15 Ce~(3+), 0.04 Tb~(3+), 0.005 Mn~(2+)are measured to 76.79% and 54.11% under 265 nm excitation and temperature-dependent PL intensity can remain 51.78% at 150 ℃ of its initial intensity at 25 ℃. It is indicated that single-phased white lightemitting CNPO:Ce~(3+)/Tb~(3+)/Mn~(2+) phosphor can serve as a promising phosphor for illumination devices.     

Optical studies of Y_3(Al,Ga)_5O_(12):Ce~(3+),Cr~(3+),Nd~(3+) nano-phosphors obtained by the Pechini method

The Y3(AI,Ga)_5O_(12):Ce~(3+),Cr~(3+),Nd~(3+)(YAGG) nano-phosphors with homogeneous particle-size distribution,low aggregation and average crystalline size of about 65 nm were obtained using a modified Pechini method.Only slight aggregation of the crystallites occurs after post-annealing at 1100℃.The intense Ce~(3+)bands in the excitation spectra of the Ce~(3+),Cr~(3+),Nd~(3+)co-doped materials monitoring the Cr~(3+) emission at 690 nm indicate energy transfer from Ce~(3+) to Cr~(3+).Weak Nd~(3+) lines are observed,as well.In addition,the emission of Nd~(3+)at 1060 nm with excitation of Ce~(3+) and Cr~(3+) confirms the Ce~(3+)/Cr~(3+)to Nd~(3+)energy transfer.The short average luminescence decay times for the Ce~(3+) emission indicate the Ce~(3+)/Cr~(3+)to Nd~(3+)energy transfer.Eventually,the Y_3(AI,Ga)_5O_(12):Ce~(3+),Cr~(3+),Nd~(3+) nano-phosphors exhibit persistent luminescence originating from the 4f~3→4f~3 transitions of Nd~(3+) which matches well to the first biological window to be used in bioimaging applications.     

Tunable emission properties of tri-doped Ca_9LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+),Tb~(3+),Mn~(2+) phosphors with warm white emitting based on energy transfer

Tri-doped Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+),Tb~(3+),Mn~(2+)phosphors were prepared by a high-temperature solid state method.Under UV light excitation,Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+)samples exhibit a broad band ranging from 320 to 500 nm.At 77 K,the emission spectra of Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)7:Ce~(3+)samples present two obvious emission peaks,indicating that Ce~(3+)ions occupy two different kinds of lattice sites(Ca(1/2) and Ca(3)),As a good sensitizer for Tb~(3+),Ce~(3+)ions in Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7 lattice can effectively transfer part of energy to Tb~(3+),and the energy trans fer mechanism is determined to be dipole-dipole interaction.Consequently,the emitting color for Ce~(3+) and Tb~(3+) co-doped Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7 samples can be tuned from bluish violet to green.In order to further enlarge the emission gamut,Mn~(2+)ions as red emission components were added,forming tri-doped single-phase Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+),Tb~(3+),Mn~(2+)phosphors.The Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7:Ce~(3+),Tb~(3+),Mn~(2+)phosphors exhibit tunable emission properties through controlling the relative doping concentration of Ce~(3+),Tb~(3+)and Mn~(2+).Especially,Ca_9 LiY_(2/3)(PO_4)_7:0.09 Ce~(3+),0.12 Tb~(3+),0.30 Mn~(2+)can emit warm white light.The sample shows good thermal stability.At 150℃,the emission intensity for Ce~(3+)(360 nm),Tb~(3+)(545 nm) and Mn~(2+)(655 nm) decreases to 63%,69%,and 72% of its initial intensity,respectively.Moreover,the sample obtains good stability after 10 cycles between room temperature and150℃.     

Synthesis and characterization of YAG: Ce3+ fluorescence powders by co-precipitation method

YAG:Ce³⁺(Yttrium aluminum garnet) fluorescence powders were successfully prepared by co-precipitation method using aluminum nitrate, yttrium nitrate, cerous nitrate as the starting materials and ammonium carbonate as precipitant. The products were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, luminescence spectrometer, transmission electron microscope (TEM). The XRD results showed that the obtained YAG:Ce³⁺ fluorescence powders had the crystalline structures of YAG at calcinations temperature of 900 °C and the TEM results showed that the grain diameters were about 100 nm. The YAG:Ce³⁺ fluorescence powders, synthesized by co-precipitation method, had the best luminescence property when the Ce doping amount was x=0.06 in the molecular formula of Y_3-xCe_xAl₅O₁₂, the calcinations time was 2 h and the calcinations temperature was 1000 °C.     

Effects of annealing temperature and neodymium concentration on structural and photoluminescence properties of Nd~(3+)-doped Y_2O_3-SiO_2 powders

We report the structural and photoluminescence(PL) properties of Nd~(3+)-doped Y_2 O_3-SiO_2 powders(Y_2 O_3-SiO_2:Nd~(3+)) as functions of annealing temperature and Nd~(3+) ion doping concentration.Y_2 O_3-SiO_2:Nd~(3+)powders were prepared using the high-energy ball-milling(HEBM) method,and their structural and PL properties were investigated using X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared(FTIR) spectroscopy,and PL spectroscopy.The XRD results reveal a cubic phase without impurities,and the peak broadening decreases with an increase in annealing temperature due to the increase in the crystallite size.The PL emission intensity increases with an increase in annealing temperature.The highest PL emission intensity is observed for the 300-min milled mixture annealed at 1000℃ for 1 h with a Nd~(3+) concentration of 1 mol%.The PL peaks excited by 800 nm radiation were detected,centered at 1080 nm(~4 F_(3/2)→~4 I_(11/2)) and 1350 nm(~4 F_(3/2)→~4 I_(13/2)).     

Carbon interstitial defects causing emission red shift in YAG:Ce phosphor: First-principles calculation

Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺ is the most famous phosphor material due to its excellent photolumincent properties. Here, through first-principles calculation, the effect of carbon interstitial defects on Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺ phosphor was investigated. It is found that the carbon interstitials tend to occupy the next-nearest sites of Ce³⁺ ion in Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺ lattice. Specially, these interstitial defects can shorten the Ce³⁺–O^2– bond length, leading to a larger crystal field splitting of 5d orbital of the Ce³⁺ atom and bigger 5d centroid shift. These two factors cause the emission spectrum of Y₃Al₅O₁₂(C):Ce³⁺ red shift compared with that of Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺. Moreover, with our comparison experiment, we find that the Y₃Al₅O₁₂(C):Ce³⁺ has an obvious red shift compared with that of Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺ system, which is in accord with our first principles calculation. Our work systematically investigates the impact of the carbon interstitial defect on Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺, and provides a new route to tune the emission spectrum in Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺.     

Study on spectroscopic properties of GdOBr:RE (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.