Blue and white light emission in Tm3+ and Tm3+/Dy3+ doped zinc phosphate glasses upon UV light excitation

A spectroscopic study based on photoluminescence spectra and decay time profiles in Tm³⁺ and Tm³⁺/Dy³⁺ doped Zn(PO₃)₂ glasses is reported. The Tm³⁺ doped Zn(PO₃)₂ glass, upon 357 nm excitation, exhibits blue emission with CIE1931 chromaticity coordinates, x = 0.157 and y = 0.030, and color purity of about 96%. Under excitations at 348, 352 and 363 nm, which match with the emissions of AlGaN and GaN based LEDs, the Tm³⁺/Dy³⁺ co-doped Zn(PO₃)₂ glass displays natural white, bluish white and cool white overall emissions, with correlated color temperature values of 4523, 10700 and 7788 K, respectively, depending strongly on the excitation wavelength. The shortening of the Dy³⁺ emission decay time in presence of Tm³⁺ suggests that Dy³⁺→Tm³⁺ non-radiative energy transfer occurs. By using the Inokuti-Hirayama model, it is inferred that an electric quadrupole-quadrupole interaction might be the dominant mechanism involved in the energy transfer. The efficiency and probability of this energy transfer are 0.12 and 126.70 s⁻¹, respectively.     

Tunable emission properties of core-shell ZnCuInS-ZnS quantum dots with enhanced fluorescence intensity

Cadmium-free I-III-VI quantum dots (QDs), represented by Cu-In-S (CIS), are widely investigated for their non-toxicity and tunable emission properties. In this work, Zn-Cu-In-S (ZCIS) alloyed QDs were synthesized via a solvothermal approach by heating up a mixture of the corresponding metal precursors and sulphur powder with dodecanethiol in oleylamine media, and the fluorescent intensity was greatly enhanced by coating ZnS (ZS) shell. By changing the ratio of Cu, the as prepared ZCIS-ZS QDs showed composition-tunable photoluminescent (PL) emission over the visible spectral window from about 500 nm to 620 nm, which is much wider than that of CIS QDs. Moreover, the influence of excitation wavelength, reaction temperature and time on the optical properties of the ZCIS-ZS QDs was also studied. This research provides a feasible and simple approach to prepare ZCIS-ZS QDs with large tunable spectral range on visible region, which could greatly contribute to the development of potential applications due to their non-toxicity and excellent optical properties.     

具有自组装纳米结构的AIE光敏剂用于增强光动力治疗（英文）

基于具有聚集诱导发光(AIE)性质的2,3-双(4’-(二苯基)-[1,1’-联苯]-4-基]富甲腈(BDBF)分子,制备了三种纳米结构并用于图像引导光动力学治疗(PDT).普兰尼克F127可包封BDBF形成常见的球形纳米粒子(F127@BDBF NPs),该纳米粒子可发射红色荧光,荧光量子效率(FQY)为9.8%.此外, BDBF也可在水中自组装成纳米棒(BDBF NRs).与F127@BDBF NPs相比, BDBF NRs呈现出较强的橙色荧光,具有较高的荧光量子产率(23.3%),以及基本相同的单线态氧(1O2)产生能力.利用F127对BDBF NRs进行进一步修饰可得到BDBF@F127 NRs,该纳米粒子仍然保持了棒状形貌和较好的1O2产生能力.同时,与溶解态的BDBF相比,三种纳米结构的单线态氧产生效率增强.这些纳米结构在水溶液和生理条件下具有良好的稳定性.细胞的光毒性实验表明,三种纳米结构均能有效抑制肿瘤细胞增殖.因此,通过简单的自组装方法制备高荧光量子效率和较强单线态氧产生能力的纳米结构可作为一种有效的途径来增强光动力.     

Facile synthesis of BaMoO4 and BaMoO4/BaWO4 heterostructures with type -I band arrangement and enhanced photoluminescence properties

A series of BaMoO₄ and BaMoO₄/BaWO₄ phosphors were successfully prepared via a polyacrylamide gel method and low temperature calcination technology. The effects of sintering temperature and mass percentage of BaMoO₄/BaWO₄ on the phase purity, functional group, surface morphology, charge state, photoluminescence properties and photocatalytic activity of the prepared products were studied in detail. The results indicate that the BaMoO₄ phosphor is a scheelite tetragonal structure with high crystallinity. The photoluminescence spectra indicates that the phosphors have a strong blue emission peak at 440 nm with excitation wavelength of 282 nm for the BaMoO₄ phosphor, and three emission peaks at 400, 440 and 460 nm with excitation wavelength of 284 nm for the BaMoO₄/BaWO₄ phosphors. These photoluminescence behaviors can be ascribed to the ¹T₂→¹A₁ transition, Jahn–Teller distorted tetrahedral symmetry of [MoO₄]^2- and surface defect. Photocatalytic experiments further confirmed that the BaMoO₄/BaWO₄ phosphors exhibit a high recombination rate of electron hole pairs. The result further indicates that the type-I band arrangement structure of BaMoO₄/BaWO₄ phosphors is beneficial to enhance the photoluminescent properties of single-phase phosphors. This study provides a novel route for preparing the type-I band arrangement structure composite phosphors with high photoluminescent properties and potential applications in light emitting devices, optoelectronic devices, laser devices and white pigments.     

Waveguide-modulated surface plasmon-coupled emission of Nile blue in poly(vinyl alcohol) thin films

Surface plasmon-coupled emission (SPCE) phenomenon is the coupling of excited fluorophores near a silver film with surface plasmons, resulting in directional emission into the underlying glass substrates. We report a complex coupling of Nile Blue fluorophore with 50 nm silver mirror, resulting in emission at several angles in the glass substrate, with either s or p polarization. This complex pattern of directional and polarized emission appears to be due to optical waveguide effects occurring when the sample thickness becomes comparable to the emission wavelength. We expect waveguide-modulated SPCE to have applications to biophysics and sensing.     

Energy transfer and enhanced 1532 nm emission in Er and Ce co-doped Y3Al5O12 nano-particles

A series of Y₃Al₅O₁₂:Ce³⁺, Er³⁺ (YAG:Ce, Er) nano-particles were synthesized by polymer-assisted sol–gel method. X-ray diffraction measurements reveal that a pure crystalline phase of YAG is achieved at temperature as low as 800 °C. The energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Er³⁺ is studied based on photoluminescence spectroscopy and fluorescence decay patterns. It results that the emission intensity of Er³⁺ at near infrared (NIR) 1532 nm under indirect excitation of Ce³⁺ (460 nm) is 10 times stronger than that of direct excitation of Er³⁺ (275 or 380 nm). The energy transfer efficiency is estimated as 95.5% for YAG:Ce_0.03Er_0.09 sample. The very efficient energy transfer path and mechanism are also discussed.     

Observation of Non-Radiative Recombination Enhanced Point Defect Reaction in Semiconductors

IntroductionWide-bandgapcompoundsemiconductorsforblue-greenlaserdiodesandlight-emittingdiodeshavebeenintensivelystudiedinrecentyears.Ithasbeenrecognizedthatpre-existingdefectsplayasignificantroleinthedevicedegradation.Reductionofthesedefectshasbeentheprimaryeffortinachievingalonglifetimeoflight-emittingdevices.Inthispaper,wepresentourmainexperimentalresultsonthenonradiativerecombinationenhancedpointdefectreactioninsemiconductorsbydirectlymonitoringtheprocessofradiativeelectron-holerecombinatio…     

Structural investigation and improvement of photoluminescence properties in Ba(ZrxTi1−x)O3 powders synthesized by the solid state reaction method

In this paper, Ba(Zr_xTi_1−x)O₃ powders with different (x) compositions were synthesized by the solid state reaction method and their structure and improvement of photoluminescence (PL) properties with the Ti substitution by Zr were discussed. The structural investigation of these powders was performed by means of X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Fourier transform Raman (FT-Raman) spectroscopy. Their optical properties were monitored by ultraviolet–visible (UV–vis) absorption spectroscopy and PL measurements. XRD patterns indicated that the powders with x = 0 and 0.1 have a tetragonal structure while compositions with x ≥ 0.2 exhibit cubic structure. FT-Raman spectra revealed that the replacement of Ti by Zr significantly reduced the intensity of the Raman active modes. This behavior is related to the increase of undistorted [ZrO₆] clusters in the global matrix at short range and decrease in local concentration of distorted octahedral [TiO₆] clusters. UV–vis absorption spectra shown the presence of intermediary energy levels between the valence band (VB) and the conduction band (BC). These intermediary electronic levels are mainly related to 2p orbitals of O atoms, 4d orbitals of Zr atoms and 3d orbitals of Ti atoms between the VB and CB. A significant improvement in PL properties of Ba(Zr_xTi_1−x)O₃ powders was observed with an increase of undistorted [ZrO₆] clusters in the lattice. Finally, we propose possible wideband models based on intermediary energy deep and shallow levels to explain the PL behavior at room temperature.     

Enhanced emission from CaSi2O2N2:Eu phosphors by doping with Y ions

Yttrium doped CaSi₂O₂N₂:Eu²⁺ phosphors were prepared by the solid state reaction method. Large increases in the emission have been achieved by adding Y³⁺ ions in the host. XRD data revealed that the lattice expanded as doping Y³⁺ ions. XPS results suggested that there were more Eu²⁺ ions incorporated into the lattice of Y³⁺ doped samples than that of undoped samples. The doping effect of Y³⁺ ions has been discussed systematically. By using this novel Y³⁺ doped CaSi₂O₂N₂:Eu²⁺ phosphor, bright daylight emission with luminous efficiency (η_L) of 44 lm/W, color rendering index (CRI) of 82 and correlated color temperature (CCT) of 5300 K can be generated from white LED.     

Surface exciton-plasmon polariton enhanced light emission via integration of single semiconductor nanowires with metal nanostructures

The light emission enhancement behavior from single ZnO nanowires integrated with metallic contacts is investigated by micro-photoluminescence measurements. Apart from surface plasmon polaritons at the air/metal interface, the emission of a single ZnO nanowire can be coupled into guided modes of surface excitonplasmon polaritons (SEPPs). The out-coupling avenues of SEPP guided modes are modeled in the presence of nanostructures, such as corrugation and gratings, on the metal surface. The guided modes of SEPPs in metalcontacted ZnO nanowires are calculated using the effective index method. The enhanced light emission from single semiconductor nanowires shows promise for use in highly efficient nano-emitters and nano-lasers, as well as macroscopic solid state light sources with very high efficiency. This article is published with open access at Springerlink.com     

Controlled release of ziprasidone solid dispersion systems from osmotic pump tablets with enhanced bioavailability in the fasted state

Objective: The purpose of this work was to develop a controlled release of ziprasidone with no food effect by the osmotic release strategy.

Methods: The solution of ziprasidone and poloxamer188 (P188) with different weight ratios was spray-dried to form solid dispersion of ziprasidone (SD-ZIP). The SD-ZIP was characterized using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), X-ray powder diffraction (X-RD) and solubility testing. The SD-ZIP osmotic pump tablets were prepared by wet granulation method. The effect of formulation variables on the release characteristic was investigated. The SD-ZIP osmotic pump tablets were administered to fasted and fed beagle dogs and their pharmacokinetics were compared to commercial formulation Zeldox® as a control.

Results: The results of DSC and X-RD indicated that ziprasidone resides in P188 with no crystalline changes. Solubility studies demonstrated that the solubility of SD-ZIP was substantially improved compared to ziprasidone and physical mixtures of ziprasidone and P188. The optimized formulation and drug release profiles of SD-ZIP osmotic pump tablets in different medium were obtained which showed typical osmotically controlled release and could fitted to zero-order kinetics with good linear correlation. Pharmacokinetic studies in beagle dogs showed ziprasidone with prolong actions and no food effect was achieved simultaneously in SD-ZIP osmotic pump tablet compared with Zeldox®.

Conclusion: The SD-ZIP osmotic pump tablet could be able to enhance the bioavailability in the fasted state and showed sustained release with prolonged actions.     

Structure and microstructure of In4Te3 nanopowders prepared by solid state reaction

In this paper, we investigated the structure and microstructure of In₄Te₃ nanopowders obtained by mechanically alloying an In₇₅Te₂₅ powder mixture. Structural, chemical, thermal and vibrational studies of the In₇₅Te₂₅ powder mixture were carried out using X-ray diffraction, energy dispersive spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy, differential scanning calorimetry and Raman spectroscopy. The orthorhombic In₄Te₃ phase (In₃Se₄-type) was nucleated in 2 h of synthesis, although non-reacted tetragonal indium (In) was still present at that time. Small amounts of cubic In₂O₃ phase were observed after 31 h of synthesis. Rietveld analyses allowed the measurement of mean crystallites sizes and phase fraction variations when milling times were increased. These analyses showed that, after 31 h of synthesis, about 65 wt% of In₄Te₃ phase contained mean crystallite sizes smaller than 27 nm and microstrains greater than 1.5%. The crystallite and interfacial components sizes were determined by high resolution transmission electron microscopy. Differential scanning calorimetry measurements showed the influence of nanometric crystallite sizes on the melting of the In₄Te₃ and non-reacted In phases. Raman measurements showed that the trigonal Te and α-TeO₂ modes, observed for the precursor Te powder, are absent for the sample milled for 31 h. The structural stability of the nanocrystalline phases of the In₇₅Te₂₅ sample milled for 31 h was attested by X-ray diffraction measurements performed twelve months after its production.     

Solid-state transformation in nanocrystalline Ti induced by ball milling

In the current study, we report for the first time a new Ti rhombohedral (trigonal) structure induced by HEBM and subsequent sintering. During ball milling of Ti powder, solid-state transformation does not only depend on the grain refinement but also on the successful deformation of the nano-sized crystallites due to high energy ball impacts. Thermal stability of Ti-nanocrystalline in FCC allotrope was investigated. Upon sintering, the unstable FCC restored back to the rhombohedral phase rather than to HCP. The appearance of HCP Ti after sintering could suggest that prolonged milling leads to dispersion of hard particles (HCP) into more ductile particles belonging to allotropic phases, and hence possibility of resurfacing on sintering.     

基于声发射原理的螺栓连接状态辨识方法研究

振动环境中螺栓连接结构会发生碰摩现象,产生声发射信号。利用声发射参数分析方法对声发射检测信号进行时域分析,结果表明：振铃计数率随振动台加速度的提高而提高;螺栓连接结构在碰摩作用下产生出的能量与施加给螺栓的预紧扭矩的取值呈现一定的规律性。基于上述结果可以利用声发射进行螺栓连接结构的状态辨识。     

Growth behavior of CVD diamond films with enhanced electron field emission properties over a wide range of experimental parameters

In this study, diamond films were synthesized on silicon substrates by microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (CVD) over a wide range of experimental parameters. The effects of the microwave power, CH₄/H₂ ratio and gas pressure on the morphology, growth rate, composition, and quality of diamond films were investigated by means of scanning electron microscope (SEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). A rise of microwave power can lead to an increasing pyrolysis of hydrogen and methane, so that the microcrystalline diamond film could be synthesized at low CH₄/H₂ levels. Gas pressure has similar effect in changing the morphology of diamond films, and high gas pressure also results in dramatically increased grain size. However, diamond film is deteriorated at high CH₄/H₂ ratio due to the abundant graphite content including in the films. Under an extreme condition of high microwave power of 10 kW and high CH₄ concentration, a hybrid film composed of diamond/graphite was successfully formed in the absence of N₂ or Ar, which is different from other reports. This composite structure has an excellent measured sheet resistance of 10–100 Ω/Sqr. which allows it to be utilized as field electron emitter. The diamond/graphite hybrid nanostructure displays excellent electron field emission (EFE) properties with a low turn-on field of 2.17 V/μm and β = 3160, therefore it could be a promising alternative in field emission applications.     

静力试验中C/SiC构件集成式热结构的声发射特性及与材料测试的对比静力试验中C/SiC构件集成式热结构的声发射特性及与材料测试的对比

在对C/SiC复合材料常温拉伸试验的损伤表征和声发射演化特性进行简要分析的基础上,针对构件集成式设计带来的复杂性特点,对某C/SiC热结构在常温静力试验中的声发射特性进行了分析。给出了试验中声发射特征参数的分类特点。根据试验加载中声发射信号规律,给出了结构的损伤演化模式。通过与材料级声发射信号的对比,判断了试验加载与热结构极限破坏载荷之间的裕度。由此将声发射测试从材料级别的研究延伸到大型C/SiC热结构。      

Electronic state of carbon in nanostructured composites produced by co-carbonization of aromatic heavy oil and ferrocene

The electronic state of carbon in the products of co-carbonization of an aromatic heavy oil and ferrocene in an autoclave has been studied by X-ray emission spectroscopy. Analysis of the C Kα-spectra revealed that the proportion of graphite-like component in the samples containing ferric spherical and tubular nanoparticles is about 55% and 65%, respectively. An average size of graphitic sheets forming the coating on metallic cores and the carbon matrix was estimated by the results of quantum-chemical calculations on graphene fragments to be ∼2 nm. The field electron emission properties of the studied carbon materials were found to be dependent on the graphitization degree, not on the aspect ratio of constituting nanoparticles.     

On the stress state at the yield point in symmetric bicrystals in (110) channel die compression

The stress state at the yield point in symmetric fcc bicrystals is analytically investigated for a range of crystal lattice orientations in (110) channel die compression. Although strain-rates and lattice-rotation rates necessarily are nonuniform, it is proved that the stress field satisfying both equilibrium and yield-locus constraints must lie on an edge of the locus and is thereby uniform.     

带状线法测试辐射骚扰的方法浅析

针对常规天线法辐射骚扰测量中，接收天线的位置和被测件不同极化方向影响测试结果的问题，采用带状线法进行辐射骚扰测试的方法，使辐射骚扰的测试过程更为简单便捷。     

基于高鲁棒性超声超表面的声束定向发射

基于超薄平面型超声超表面构建了超声束定向发射器件,利用有限元仿真验证了声束定向发射的高效性和采用不同单元结构配置时定向发射效果的高鲁棒性。所设计的超表面器件由结构单元周期性排列而成,在保持结构周期性不变的条件下,尽管结构单元几何形状呈随机分布、或者结构中存在几何缺陷,但仍可有效地保持声束定向发射的良好性能。基于超声超表面的超声束定向发射器件具有结构设计简单、定向准确性高、灵活性强、适用范围广等优点,在工业无损检测、水下探测、医学超声工程等领域具有广泛的应用前景。