Luminescent characteristics of LiCaBO3：Eu^3＋ phosphor for white light emitting diode

LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phosphor was synthesized by high solid-state reaction method, and its luminescent characteristics were investigated. The emission and excitation spectra of LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phosphors exhibited that the phosphors could be effectively excited by near ultraviolet (400 nm) and blue (470 nm) light, and emitted red light. The effect of Eu3+ concentration on the emission spectrum of LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phos-phor was studied. The results showed that the emission intensity increased with increasing Eu3～ concentration, and then decreased because of concentration quenching. It reached the maximum at 3mol.% Eu3+, and the concentration self-quenching mechanism was the d-d interaction according to the Dexter theory. Under the conditions of charge compensator Li+, Na+ or K+ incorporated in LiCaBO3, the emission intensities of LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phosphor were enhanced.     

Hydrothermal Preparation and Luminescence of LaF3：Eu^3＋ Nanoparticle

Pure andEu^3＋-doped LaF3 nanoparticle were prepared by a hydrothermal process at a low temperature and characterized by X-ray diffraction （XRD）, transmission electron microscopy （TEM） and fluorescence spectra. Well-dispersed nanopartiele with an average size of 30 nm and a hexagonal shape were synthesized. The effects of temperature and reaction time on the preparation of nanoparticle were investigated, and the growth mechanism of nanoparticle was briefly discussed. The effects of Eu^3＋-doped concentration, the calcination time and temperature were also investigated. An optimal Eu^3 ＋-doped concentration of 5% is found. Calcination temperature and prolonged of the nanoparticle at high time greatly reduce the fluorescence intensity. The sample calcinated at 600 ℃ for 6 h emits the strongest fluorescence.     

Photoluminescent properties of LaF3：Eu^3＋ and GdF3：Eu^3＋ nanoparticles prepared by co-precipitation method

LaF₃:Eu³⁺ and GdF₃:Eu³⁺ nanoparticles were prepared by a co-precipitation method in the presence of the chelating agent, citric acid. The structural properties of the products were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The average crystallite size was estimated from the full-width at half-maximum (FWHM) of the diffraction peaks by the Scherrer equation. The sizes of the nanoparticles were 12 nm for LaF₃:Eu³⁺ and 17 nm for GdF₃:Eu³⁺. The luminescent properties of the nanoparticles were investigated by excitation and emission spectra. Energy transfer from Gd³⁺ to Eu³⁺ was observed.     

Synthesis,structural and optical properties of SrZrO3：Eu3＋phosphor

Eu3+ activated Sr1–xEuxZrO3(x=0.01–0.04) phosphor with perovskite structure was successfully synthesized by using combustion method.The structure,morphology and optical properties of the material were characterized by X-ray diffraction,scanning electron microscopy and fluorescence spectrometry.The XRD results indicated that crystals of SrZrO3:Eu3+ belongs to tetragonal perovskite system.The phosphor could be effectively excited by UV light and the emission spectra results indicated that reddish-orange luminescence of SrZrO3:Eu3+ due to magnetic dipole transition 5D0→7F1 at 593 nm was dominant.Thus,the prepared phosphor showed remarkable luminescent properties which find applications in field emission display(FED) and plasma display panel(PDP) devices.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and luminescence properties of Eu3＋ and Sm3＋ codoped BiPO4

Eu3+/Sm3+codoped BiPO4 phosphors were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method with surfactant-free environment. The X-ray diffraction analysis demonstrated that the samples possessed the standard BiPO4 monoclinic structure. Scanning electron microscopy images showed that all samples composed of well-dispersed, micrometer-sized crystals with shuttle-like shape. Energy transfer from Sm3+to Eu3+was confirmed by the luminescence spectra and the decay processes of Sm3+ 4G5/2 →6H5/2 emission. Orange-red luminescence could be obtained in Eu3+/Sm3+codoped BiPO4 phosphors. The average lifetime of Sm3+ 4G5/2 →6H5/2 emission decreased from 2.70 ms in BiPO4 :0.03Sm3+to 2.37 ms in BiPO4 :0.03Sm3+,0.05Eu3+. The strong and wide absorption band around 395 nm, originating from both7F0 →5L6 transition of Eu3+and6H5/2 →4K11/2 transition of Sm3+, endowed BiPO4 :Eu3+,Sm3+ phosphors with the potential application in the fields of near UV-excited white-light-emitting diodes.     

Synthesis of ordered mesoporous γ-Al2O3：Eu^3＋ with high luminous performance and thermal stability

An efficient and convenient one-step process was developed for synthesizing new effective red luminous materials through ordered mesoporous γ-alumina assembling with Eu³⁺. Employing P123 as a structure-directing agent and hydrochloric acid, citric acid as pH adjustor, ordered mesoporous γ-alumina was fabricated by simple sol-gel method. The pore structure was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), N₂ adsorption-desorption isotherms and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The as-synthesized γ-aluminas had narrow pore-size distribution (5–7 nm), large surface area (246 m²/g) and high thermal stability (750–1000 °C). The luminous property of materials was characterized by Photoluminescence (PL) spectra. The γ-Al₂O₃:Eu³⁺ materials had efficient luminescence, and the emission strength was related to the content of Eu³⁺.     

Luminescent characteristics of Ba3Y2（BO3）4：Eu^3＋ phosphor for white LED

The Ba3Y2（BO3）4：Eu^3＋ phosphor was synthesized using a high temperature solid-state reaction method and the luminescent characteristics were investigated. The emission spectrum exhibited one strong red emission at 613 nm, corresponding to the electric dipole 5D0-TF2 transition of Eu^3＋, under 365 nm excitation. The excitation spectrum of 613 nm indicated that the Ba3Y2（BO3）n：Eu^3＋ phosphor was effectively excited by ultraviolet （UV） （254, 365 and 400 nm） and blue （470 nm） light. The effect of Eu^3＋ concentration on the 613 nm emission of the Ba3Y2（BO3）n：Eu^3＋ phosphor was measured. The results showed that the emission intensity increased with increasing Eu^3＋ concentration, and then decreased. The CIE color coordinates of Ba3Y2（BO3）4：Eu^3＋ phosphor were x=0.641 and y=0.359 at 15 mol.% Eu^3＋.     

Preparation and photocatalytic activity of La^3＋ and Eu^3＋ co-doped TiO2 nanoparticles： photo-assisted degradation of methylene blue

Rare earth ions La³⁺ and Eu³⁺ co-doped TiO₂ photocatalyst (La-Eu/TiO₂) was prepared by sol-gel method, and characterized by various techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), specific surface area and porosity (BET and BJH), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The photocatalytic activity of the La-Eu/TiO₂ was evaluated by the degradation of methylene blue (MB) under UV light irradiation. The catalyst had a relatively uniform particle diameter distribution in the range of 40–60 nm. When calcining at 600°C, the XRD patterns of La-Eu/TiO₂ indicated the anatase phase, while the XPS patterns showed the Ti⁴⁺, La³⁺ and Eu³⁺ ions existence. The DRS spectra showed red shift in the band-gap transition. The experimental results of MB degradation demonstrated that the photocatalytic activity of La-Eu/TiO₂ was significantly enhanced due to better separation of photogenerated electron-hole pairs.     

Synthesis and Luminescence of SrZnO2：Eu^3＋, Li^＋ Phosphor by Long Wavelength UV Excitation

SrZnO2 ： Eu^3 ＋ , Li^＋ phosphor powder by long wavelength UV excitation was synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction method. XRD and PL were employed to characterize their properties. The resuits show that Eu^3＋ ions preferentially occupy Sr^2＋ asymmetry cationic sites, thus emitting 612 nm red light originated from ^5D0 to ^7F2 transition. The luminescent intensity can be greatly enhanced with incorporation of Li^＋ ions. The excitation efficiency in range of 350 - 400 nm also increases greatly due to incorporating Li ^＋ ions. SrZnO2 ： Eu^3 ＋ , Li^＋ is a promising redemitting phosphor by long wavelength UV excitation.     

Hydrothermal synthesis of SrF2：yb^3＋/Er^3＋ micro-/nanocrystals with multiform morphologies and upconversion properties

Micro-and nanocrystals cubic-phase SrF2:Yb3+/Er3+ upconversion luminescence phosphors were synthesized via a facile hydro-thermal route in the presence of different surfactants.The samples were characterized with X-ray diffraction (XRD),Fourier transform infra-red spectra (FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy (SEM),transmission electron microscopy (TEM),and upconversion emission spectra.As-prepared products showed a variety of morphologies,such as cubic-shaped microcrystal,hierarchical structure microspheres...     

SrAl_2O_4∶Eu~(2+),Nd~(3+) and Dy~(3+) Long Afterglow Phosphor

Longafterglowphosphorabsorbingenergyfromsolar,lampandotherlightsourcesforashorttimestorestheenergyandexhibitsbrightandlong lastingphosphorescencewhichsuitsthevisualperceptionofthehumaneyewithminimumbrightness 0 32mcd·m- 2 andlastingtimemorethan 8h) .TheSrAl2 O4 ∶Eu2 +,Dy3+phosphorhasbeenknowntobeagreenlongafterglowphosphorwithanemissionpeakat 5 2 0nm[1～ 7] .ThepropertiesofthephosphorwerefurtherexaminedbythegroupofTangMingdaoandMatsuzawaTindetailin 1995and 1996respectively[1,2 ] .Inorde…     

Preparation and Luminescence Properties of the New Long Phosphorescent Phosphors Ba1-xCaxAl2O4∶Eu2+,Dy3+

New long phosphorescent phosphors Ba1-xCaxAl2O4∶Eu2 , Dy3 with tunable color emission were prepared and studied. The emission spectra show that the tuning range of the color emission of the phosphors is between 498 and 440 nm, which is dependent on x, under the excitation of UV. The wavelength of the afterglow increases with the increasing of x until x equals 0.6. The XRD patterns show that the single phase limit in the phosphors is below x value of 0.4. The Thermoluminescence spectra were measured to investigate the traps created by the doping of Dy3 .     

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.     

Synthesis of Long Afterglow SrAl2O4 :Eu2+, Dy3+ Phosphor by Microemulsion Method

Long afterglow SrAl2 O4: Eu2 , Dy3 phosphor was synthesized by microemulsion method. The synthesized phosphor was characterized by XRD. XRD pattern indicates that the phosphor has monoclinic SrAl2 O4 crystal structre.The microstructure of the phosphor was investigated by SEM and TEM. The excitation spectrum, emission spectrum and afterglow decay curve were measured, the wide range of excitation wavelength indicated that the luminescent material could be excited by the light from ultraviolet ray to visible light, and the emission maximum was found to peak mainly at λem of 525 nm. The sample excited by ultraviolet visible light could emit bright green light.     

Preparation and characterization of flower-like SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ phosphors by sol-gel process

A flower-like Eu2+ and Dy3+ co-doped SrAl2O4 long-lasting phosphorescent (LLP) phosphor was synthesized via the inorganic- salt-based sol-gel method.The crystal structure,morphology and optical properties of the composite were characterized.X-ray diffraction diffu-sion (XRD) data and DSC-TG curves of the phosphor revealed that the SrAl2O4 crystallites have been formed after the precursor was calcined at 900 °C and to be single-phase SrAl2O4 at 1100 °C.The SEM photographs indicated that the sample exhibited ...     

Red-emitting CaWO4:Eu3+,Tm3+ phosphor for solid-state lighting: Luminescent properties and morphology evolution

CaWO₄:xEu³⁺,yTm³⁺crystals were obtained by facile synthesis at low temperature by the microwaveassisted hydrothermal method(MAH).The phase formation,morphology,luminescent properties and ene rgy transfer were investigated.The X-ray diffraction(XRD)re sults show the formation of a scheelitelike tetragonal structure without the presence of secondary phases.The growth mechanism of hierarchical micro structures based on self-assembly and Ostwald-ripening processes was evaluated,obtaining different types of morphologies.The luminescence spectra of CaWO₄:Eu³⁺,Tm³⁺at 325 nm excitation show the predominance of red emission at the 5 D0→7 F2(Eu³⁺)transition at 624 nm.This feature signals dominant behavior of the electric dipole type.The presence of Tm³⁺is notably evident in the absorption spectra by the related excitation transitions:3 H6→1 G4,3 H6→3 F3 and 3 H6→3 H4.Color parameters are discussed to characterize CaWO₄:Eu³⁺,Tm³⁺emission.The study of the emission spectrum as a function of the concentration of Eu³⁺(x mol%)and Tm³⁺(y mol%)indicates that the CaWO₄:Eu³⁺,Tm³⁺phosphors show stronger red emission intensity and exhibit the CIE value of x=0.63 and y=0.35.The photoluminescence results show 97%high color purity for CaWO₄:4 mol%Eu³⁺,a high CRI(92%)and a low CCT of 1085 K.These results demonstrate that the CaWO₄:Eu³⁺,Tm³⁺red phosphors are promising as color converters for application in white light-emitting diodes and display devices.     

Combustion synthesis of Ce~（3＋）, Eu~（3＋） and Dy~（3＋） activated NaCaPO_4 phosphors

The preparation of NaCaPO4 doped with rare earth (RE) ions Ce3+, Eu3+ and Dy3+ by combustion method was described. Under UV excitation (251 nm) of NaCaPO4:Ce3+ showsd emission (367 nm) in UV range. When NaCaPO4:Dy3+ phosphor was excited at 349 nm, the emission spectrum showed intense bands at 482 nm (blue) and 576 nm (yellow). In Eu activated NaCaPO4 phosphor, the emission spectrum showed a dominant peak at 594 nm (orange) while others were at 614 and 621 nm (red) when excited at 393 nm. The prepared phosph...     

Preparation and Luminescence of SrAi2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ Nano-Particle

SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 nano-particle luminescence material was prepared by sol-gel method. Influences of synthesis conditions on the particle size and luminescence properties of SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 were studied. The synthesis process and the properties of the samples were analyzed by DTA, TGA, XRD, SEM. The result suggested that the formation of SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 sol is a slow heat release process beginning at 500 ℃ and peaking at 759 ℃.SrAl2O4: Eu2 ,Dy3 crystalline was formed at 1100 ℃. The luminescence properties of the SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 nanoparticle were compared with the conventional SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 particles. The average particle size of the product is about 30 nm. The excitation spectrum of the sample shows a broad band with peaks at 240, 330, 378 and 425 nm. The emission spectrum is a broadband spectrum with a peak at 523 nm.     

Synthesis of Long Afterglow Phosphor CaAl2Si2O8:Eu2+, Dy3+ via Sol-Gel Technique and Its Optical Properties

The long afterglow phosphor CaAl2Si2O8:Eu2 , Dy3 was prepared by a sol-gel method. The sol-gel process and the structure of the phosphor were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD). It is found that the single anorthite phase formed at about 1000 ℃, which is 300 ℃ lower than that required for the conventional solid state reaction. The obtained phosphor powders are easier to grind than those of solid state method and the partical size of phosphor has a relative narrow distribution of 200 to 500 nm. The photoluminescence and afterglow properties of the phosphor were also characterized. An obvious blue shift occurs in the excitation and emission spectra of phosphors obtained by sol-gel and solid state reaction methods. The change of the fluorescence spectra can be attributed to the sharp decrease of the crystalline grain size of the phosphor resulted from the sol-gel technique.     

Luminescent properties of Ba3Gd（BO3）3：Eu^3＋ phosphor for white LED applications

Luminescent material Ba3Gd(BO3)3 doped with Eu3+ ion was prepared by high temperature solid-state method. The preparing conditions, luminescent properties, and particle morphology of Ba3Gd(BO3)3:Eu3 + phosphor were studied with X-ray diffraction (XRD), fluorescence spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The results obtained by XRD showed that pure phase of Ba3Gd(BO3)3 was obtained at 1000℃. Images from SEM displayed that the particles of Ba3Gd(BO3)3:Eu3+ phosphor had a spherical shape with an average diameter of about 200-400 nm. The luminescence spectra showed that Ba3Gd(BO3)3:Eu3+ phosphor was effectively excited by the near ultraviolet (UV) light (396 nm) and blue light (466 nm). The main emission peaks of Ba3Gd(BO3)3:Eu3+ phosphor were assigned to the supersensitive transition 5D0-7F2 (611 and 616 nm) of Eu3+ ion when samples were excited at 255 and 396 nm, respectively, and the luminescent intensity of Ba3Gd(BO3)3:Eu3+ at 611 and 616 nm reached to the maximum when the doped content of Eu3+ ion was 10mol.%. Therefore, this phosphor could be a promising red component for possible applications in the field of white LED.