White emitting Dy3+ activated perovskite titanates and energy transfer by Eu3+ codoping

Perovskite type titanate phosphors Sr_0.97−xDy_0.03Li_xTi_1−xNb_xO₃, Sr_0.9−xDy_xLi_0.1Ti_0.9Nb_0.1O₃ and Sr_0.87−yDy_0.03Eu_yLi_0.1Ti_0.9Nb_0.1O₃ were prepared by conventional solid state method. Herein, white light emission from Sr_0.9−xDy_xLi_0.1Ti_0.9Nb_0.1O₃ phosphors and the lowering of its color temperature through codoping with Eu³⁺ ions are reported. Raman measurements have shown that the incorporation of dopants alters the vibrational properties of these phosphors significantly, indicating the reduction of the local symmetry in the crystal lattice. The addition of LiNbO₃ in SrTiO₃:Dy³⁺ phosphor enhances the luminescence intensity and the yellow to blue ratio resulting in emission of high quality white light with color coordinates corresponding to that of standard white. Life time measurements and data fits of Sr_0.9−xDy_xLi_0.1Ti_0.9Nb_0.1O₃ phosphors revealed the biexponential behaviour of luminescence decay profiles. From Judd-Ofelt analysis it is found that the intensity parameter Ω₂ increases with Dy³⁺ concentration and a quantum efficiency of 90.4% was obtained for optimum concentration. In the case of Dy³⁺ and Eu³⁺ codoped phosphors, the color coordinates are found to be sensitive to the Eu³⁺ concentration and the highest energy transfer efficiency of 92% was obtained for the phosphor doped with 10 mol% Eu³⁺. The emission color changes from cold white to reddish orange when the wavelength of excitation alters from 452 to 388 nm, since the energy transfer mechanism alone take place under 452 nm excitation and both direct absorption and the energy transfer mechanism occurs under 388 nm excitation.     

Translucent and persistent luminescent SrAl2O4:Eu2+Dy3+ ceramics

Ceramics that exhibit persistent luminescence are usually opaque, which limits their utility. In this work, a laser-sintering technique is employed to produce persistent luminescent SrAl₂O₄:Eu²⁺Dy³⁺ ceramics that has enhanced translucency in the visible spectral range. In this technique, a CO₂ laser was used as the main heating source for sintering with no atmosphere control employed. The ceramics sintered at a power density of 3.1 W/mm² yielded homogeneous grain size distributions and transmittance up to 40% in the range of 600–800 nm. Upon sintering in air, the ceramics exhibited the characteristic green emission from the Eu²⁺ ion, corresponding to the 5d→4f transition (514 nm) and a weak emission from the Eu³⁺ ion at 614 nm, corresponding to the ⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition. The valence of europium ions was further studied by the X-ray absorption spectroscopy in the XANES region and those details are reported herein.     

Efficient sensitization of Tb3+ emission by Dy3+ in CaMoO4 phosphors: Energy transfer,tunable emission and optical thermometry

Dy³⁺/Tb³⁺ codoped CaMoO₄ phosphors were synthesized by a simple sol–gel method and characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The energy transfer process of Dy³⁺→Tb³⁺ was confirmed by excitation and emission spectra and luminescence decay curves, and the energy transfer efficiency was also estimated. The results verified that the efficient emission of Tb³⁺ was sensitized by Dy³⁺ under the excitation of 354 nm, realizing tunable emission in CaMoO₄ phosphors. Furthermore, optical thermometry was achieved by the fluorescence intensity ratio between Tb³⁺: ⁵D₄→⁷F₅ (~546 nm) and Dy³⁺: ⁴F_9/2→⁶H_13/2 (~575 nm). It is expected that the investigated CaMoO₄ nanograins doped with Dy³⁺/Tb³⁺ have prospective applications in display technology and optical thermometry.     

Synthesis and photoluminescence properties of the high-brightness Eu3+-doped Sr3Y(PO4)3 red phosphors

A series of red-emitting phosphors Eu³⁺-doped Sr₃Y(PO₄)₃ have been successfully synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction, and its photoluminescence properties have been investigated. The excitation spectra reveal strong excitation bands at 392 nm, which match well with the popular emissions from near-UV light-emitting diode chips. The emission spectra of Sr₃Y(PO₄)₃:Eu³⁺ phosphors exhibit peaks associated with the ⁵D₀ → ⁷F_J (J = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) transitions of Eu³⁺ and have dominating emission peak at 612 nm under 392 nm excitation. The integral intensity of the emission spectra of Sr₃Y_0.94(PO₄)₃:0.06Eu³⁺ phosphors excited at 392 nm is about 3.4 times higher than that of Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ commercial red phosphor. The Commission Internationale de l’Eclairage chromaticity coordinates, the quantum efficiencies and decay times of the phosphors excited under 392 nm are also investigated. The experimental results indicate that the Eu³⁺-doped Sr₃Y(PO₄)₃ phosphors are promising red-emitting phosphors pumped by near-UV light.     

Influence of Al3+ on the cross relaxation process and electrical properties of Dy3+ activated Gd2O3 phosphor for white LED application

Gd₂O₃:Dy³⁺ Al³⁺ phosphors is synthesised by a wet-chemical method for various concentrations of Al³⁺ ion. X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence and impedance spectroscopy are used to understand the physio-chemical properties of the phosphors. The emission spectra of Dy³⁺ ion exhibit transition peaks centred at 572 nm (yellow), 486 nm (blue) and 669 nm (red). Energy transfer from Gd³⁺ to Dy³⁺ is also verified by exciting the phosphors at 274 nm. Some of the Dy³⁺ ions occupy both C₂ and S₆ site of Gd³⁺ ion in Gd₂O₃ matrix. It is also revealed that the enhancement of Dy³⁺ emission is strongly correlated to the surface morphology of the phosphors. Introducing Al³⁺ ions in Gd₂O₃:Dy³⁺ phosphor affect the emission properties of Dy³⁺ ions and its influence is explored at various concentration of Al³⁺ ions. The energy level diagram is presented to explain the cross-relaxation process among Dy³⁺ ions and the energy transfer from Gd³⁺ to Dy³⁺ ion.     

Self-crystallized Ba2LaF7:Nd3+/Eu3+ glass ceramics for optical thermometry

Eu³⁺/Nd³⁺-codoped Ba₂LaF₇ transparent bulk glass ceramics were successfully fabricated by glass self-crystallization. The structure and morphology of the sample were investigated by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution TEM, and selected area electron diffraction. The fluorescence intensity ratios of Nd³⁺ emission at 800 nm to the Eu³⁺ emission at 699 nm (⁵D₀ → ⁷F₄) were measured under 578.3 nm laser excitation in a wide temperature range from 290 to 740 K. A relatively good temperature sensing performance was obtained with a maximum relative sensitivity of 1.02% K⁻¹ at 420 K. Both the emission peaks for temperature sensing were located in the optical window of biological tissue, which is favorable for biomedical applications. The results indicate that Ba₂LaF₇:Nd³⁺/Eu³⁺ glass ceramics have a potential application as temperature probes.     

Luminescence properties of Eu2+ and Mn2+ doped Sr1.7Mg0.3SiO4 phosphors

Eu²⁺, Mn²⁺ doped Sr_1.7Mg_0.3SiO₄ phosphors were prepared by high temperature solid-state reaction method. Their luminescence properties were studied. The emission spectra of Eu²⁺ singly doped Sr_1.7Mg_0.3SiO₄ consist of a blue band (455 nm) and a green band (550 nm). The relative intensities of two emissions varied with Eu²⁺ concentration. Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ co-doped Sr_1.7Mg_0.3SiO₄ phosphors emit three color lights and present whitish color. The blue (455 nm) and green (550 nm) emissions are attributed to the transitions of Eu²⁺, while the red (670 nm) emission is originated from the transition of Mn²⁺ ion. The results indicate the energy transfer from Eu²⁺ to Mn²⁺. The mechanism of the energy transfer is resonance-type energy transfer due to the spectral overlap between the emission of Eu²⁺and the absorption of Mn²⁺.     

White light emission from novel host-sensitized single-phase Y2WO6: Ln3+ (Ln3+=Eu3+, Dy3+) phosphors

A series of Eu³⁺- or Dy³⁺-doped and Eu³⁺/Dy³⁺ co-doped Y₂WO₆ in pure phase was synthesized via high-temperature solid-state reaction. X-ray diffraction, diffuse reflection spectra, photoluminescence excitation and emission spectra, the CIE chromaticity coordinates and temperature-dependent emission spectra were exploited to investigate the phosphors. Upon UV excitation at 310 nm, efficient energy transfer from the host Y₂WO₆ to dopant ions in Eu³⁺ or Dy³⁺ single-doped samples was demonstrated and those phosphors were suitable for the UV LED excitation. The intense red emission was observed in Y₂WO₆: Eu³⁺, and blue and yellow ones were observed in Y₂WO₆: Dy³⁺. Concentration quenching in Y₂WO₆: Dy³⁺ phosphors could be attributed to the electric dipole-dipole interaction. In Eu³⁺/Dy³⁺ co-doped Y₂WO₆ phosphors energy transfer process only took place from the host to Eu³⁺/Dy³⁺ ions and warm white-light emission can be obtained by adjusting the dopant concentrations. The temperature-dependent luminescence indicated Eu³⁺/Dy³⁺ co-doped Y₂WO₆ was thermally stable. Our overall results suggested that Y₂WO₆: Ln³⁺ (Ln³⁺=Eu³⁺, Dy³⁺) as warm white-light emitting host-sensitized phosphor might be potentially applied in WLEDs.     

Luminescence and structural properties of Gd2SiO5:Eu3+ phosphors synthesized from the modified solid state method

This paper reports the preparation of Eu³⁺ doped Gadolinium oxyorthosilicate (Gd₂SiO₅:Eu³⁺) phosphor with different concentration of Eu³⁺(0.1–2.5 mol%) using the modified solid state reaction method. The synthesis procedure of the Gd₂SiO₅:Eu³⁺phosphor using inorganic materials such as Gd₂O₃, silicon dioxide (SiO₂), europium oxide (Eu₂O₃) and boric acid (H₃BO₃) as flux is discussed in detail. The prepared phosphor samples were characterized by using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Field Emission Gun Scanning Electron Microscopy (FEGSEM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), Photoluminescence (PL) and Thermoluminescence (TL). The Commission Internationale de l′Eclairage(CIE) coordinates were also calculated. The PL emission was observed in the 350–630 nm range for the Gd₂SiO₅:Eu³⁺ phosphor. PL excitation peaks were observed at 266, 275, 312 and 395 nm while the emission peaks were observed at 380, 416, 437, 545, 579, 589, 607, 615 and 628 nm. The emission peak at 615 nm was the most intense peak for all the different Eu³⁺ concentration samples. From the XRD data, using the Scherrer's formula, the average crystallite size of the Gd₂SiO₅:Eu³⁺ phosphor was calculated to be 33 nm. TL was carried out for the phosphor after both UV and gamma irradiation. The TL response of the Gd₂SiO₅:Eu³⁺ phosphor for the two different radiations was compared and studied in detail. It was found that the present phosphor can acts as a single host for red emission (1.5 mol%) for display devices and light emitting diode (LED) and white light emission for Eu³⁺(0.1 mol%) and it might be used as a TL dosimetric material for gamma dose detection.     

Citrate-based sol–gel synthesis and luminescent properties of Y6WO12:Eu3+, Dy3+ phosphors for solid-state lighting applications

The rare-earth ions (Eu³⁺, Dy³⁺) doped Y₆WO₁₂ phosphors were prepared by a citrate-based sol–gel method. The morphologies and structural properties of the as-prepared and doped samples were analyzed by scanning electron microscope images and X-ray diffraction patterns. The luminescent properties were studied by examining the excitation and emission spectra of the samples. The Eu³⁺ and Dy³⁺ ions doped samples exhibited their characteristic emission bands in the visible region under ultraviolet light excitation. The temperature-dependent photoluminescence (PL) properties of the samples were also investigated. The PL spectra of the synthesized samples by the sol–gel method were compared with those of the bulk sample prepared by a solid-state reaction. Similarly, the Commission International de I’Eclairage chromaticity coordinates and the decay times of Y₆WO₁₂:Eu³⁺ (3 mol%) and Y₆WO₁₂:Dy³⁺ (2 mol%) phosphors were studied.     

Luminescent Eu3+-doped transparent alumina ceramics with high hardness

The Eu³⁺-doped transparent aluminas were prepared by wet shaping technique followed by pressure-less sintering and hot isostatic pressing. The effect of dopant amount on microstructure, real in-line transmission (RIT), photoluminescence (PL) properties, hardness and fracture behaviour was studied. The RIT decreased with increasing amount of the dopant. The PL emission spectra of Al₂O₃:Eu³⁺ ceramics exhibited predominant red light emission with the highest intensity (under 394 nm excitation) for material containing 0.125 at.% of Eu³⁺ and colour coordinates (0.645, 0.355) comparable with commercial red phosphors. The doping resulted in hardness increase from 26.1 GPa for undoped alumina to 27.6 GPa for Eu-doped sample. The study of fracture surfaces showed predominantly intergranular crack propagation micro-mechanism.     

Preparation and photoluminescence properties of Eu3+-doped ZrO2 nanotube arrays

Zr–Eu alloy containing 3 at% Eu was prepared by a powder metallurgical method and Eu³⁺-doped ZrO₂ nanotube arrays were prepared by anodising the Zr–Eu alloy. The properties of Eu³⁺-doped ZrO₂ nanotube arrays were studied in contrast to undoped ZrO₂ nanotube arrays under different annealing temperatures. Results showed that the Eu³⁺ ions could not only stabilise the tetragonal phase of zirconium oxide, but also make the crystallite sizes smaller. Annealing temperature exerted a significant influence on the absorbance value, as well as the intensity and position of the photoluminescence peaks. When the excitation wavelength was either 248 nm or 270 nm, the sample annealed at 600 °C displayed the strongest emission peak; while under excitation at 232 nm, the sample annealed at 400 °C exhibited the strongest emission peak.     

Study on luminescence properties of co-doped nanoparticles Gd2O3:Tb3+, Eu3+ synthesized by polyol route

Spherical-like Tb³⁺ and Eu³⁺ co-doped Gd₂O₃ nanoparticles with a particle size around 5.5 nm were synthesized by a polyol route. The optimized luminescence property was obtained when 5 mol% Tb³⁺ and 2 mol% Eu³⁺ were co-doped. The influence of different polyalcohol solvents (DEG/PEG) on particle size and luminescence properties was investigated. The results show that the nanoparticles Gd₂O₃:5%Tb³⁺ prepared in PEG presented greater particle size (around 79 nm) and higher luminescence intensity.     

Gel-combustion assisted synthesis of eulytite-type Sr3Y(PO4)3 as a single host for narrow-band Eu3+ and broad-band Eu2+ emissions

A series of eulytite-type Sr₃Y_1-x(PO₄)₃:xEu³⁺ (x = 0–0.13) and Sr_3-yY(PO₄)₃:yEu²⁺ (y = 0–0.10) phosphors were successfully synthesized via gel-combustion and subsequent calcination in O₂ and Ar/H₂ atmospheres at 1250 °C, respectively. Detailed crystal structure analysis via Rietveld refinement showed that the phosphors were crystallized in the cubic system (space group I-43d, No. 220), in which the Eu³⁺ and Eu²⁺ activators reside at the Y³⁺ and Sr²⁺ sites, respectively. The trivalent Eu³⁺ ions (CN = 6) exhibited typical narrow-band luminescence via intra-4f⁶ transitions, with the red emission at ~ 615 nm being dominant (⁵D₀ → ⁷F₂ transition, FWHM = 15.9 ± 0.2 nm). The divalent Eu²⁺ ions (CN = 6 and 9) showed broad-band luminescence ranging from light-blue to blue via 4f⁶5d¹ → 4f⁷ transitions (FWHM = 115 ± 2 nm). The optimal Eu³⁺ and Eu²⁺ concentrations were determined to be 10 at% (x = 0.10) and 7 at% (y = 0.07), respectively, and the mechanisms of concentration quenching were discussed. The excitation/emission properties, fluorescence decay kinetics, CIE chromaticity, and particularly the rarely addressed thermal stability of the phosphors were investigated in detail.     

Structural and spectral properties of red light emitting Eu3+ activated TiO2 nanophosphor for white LED application

The structural and luminescent properties of Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanophosphors synthesized by low cost combustion method were investigated. The X-ray diffraction analysis revealed that crystallite size decreases with doping concentration. Lattice volume expansion occurred due to the substitution of Ti⁴⁺ ions by larger ionic radii ions Eu³⁺. FESEM images showed prepared phosphors to be nano size spherical shaped particles. Energy band gap of 3 mol% Eu³⁺ doped samples decreased to 3.15 eV due to doping effect. The Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanophosphors exhibited main red emission peak centered at 616 nm under 395 nm UV light excitation. Concentration quenching was observed at 3 mol% doping, that has been ascribed to dipole-dipole interaction. The covalent nature of Eu-O bond and environment around Eu³⁺ ions were discussed using Judd-Ofelt (J-O) intensity parameters. Internal quantum efficiency was calculated using excited state lifetime ⁵D₀ state of Eu³⁺ ion and J-O theory. The CIE colour coordinates and colour purity were calculated using the spectral energy distribution function. Low excited state life time indicated that Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ can be used as red emitting phosphor for white light emitting diode applications.     

Preparation,characterization and photoluminescence properties of SiO2 and SiO2:Eu3+ submicron rods

SiO₂ and Eu³⁺-doped SiO₂ submicron rods were conveniently fabricated via a sol–gel process at room temperature. In this process, citric acid served as a unique structural modifier through hydrolysis of TEOS at alkaline condition to obtain the silica submicron rods. The morphology of the products was sensitive to the conditions, such as stirring, gelation time and the dropping speed of NH₄OH. By sampling the products at different reaction times, we discussed the formation and growing mechanism of SiO₂:Eu³⁺ submicron rods in detail. The weak interactions between ammonium citrate crystals and silica species may be the reasons of the rods formation. The obtained silica submicron rods were 5–6 μm in length and 650–750 nm in width and there was no obvious change after doping. Under UV light excitation, the undoped silica submicron rods exhibited blue emission, which may be associated with defect centers in the structures of the products. The Eu³⁺-doped silica submicron rods exhibited red emission, which was due to the 4f→4f transition of Eu³⁺. The effect of different doping concentrations of Eu³⁺ ions on the luminescence was investigated. The samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectrum (FT-IR), Thermo-gravimetry Analysis (TGA), Scanning electron microscope (SEM), Transmission electron microscope (TEM), Energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) and Photoluminescence spectrum.     

Tunable white light and energy transfer of Dy3+ and Eu3+ doped Y2Mo4O15 phosphors

A series of Dy³⁺ or/and Eu³⁺ doped Y₂Mo₄O₁₅ phosphors were successfully synthesized at a low temperature of 600 °C via solid state reaction. The as-prepared phosphors were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), photoluminescence (PL) excitation, emission spectra and PL decay curves. XRD results demonstrate that Y₂Mo₄O₁₅: Dy³⁺, Eu³⁺ has the monoclinic structure with the space group of p21/C(14). Under the excitation of ultraviolet (UV) or near-UV light, the Dy³⁺ and Eu³⁺ ions activated Y₂Mo₄O₁₅ phosphors exhibit their characteristic emissions in the blue, yellow and red regions. The emitting light color of the Y₂Mo₄O₁₅: 0.08Dy³⁺, yEu³⁺ phosphors can be adjusted by varying the concentration ratio of Dy³⁺ to Eu³⁺ ions and a white light is achieved when the doping concentration of Eu³⁺ is 5%. In addition, the energy transfer from Dy³⁺ to Eu³⁺ is also confirmed based on the luminescence spectra and decay curves.     

Synthesis and characterization of the crystalline powders on the basis of Lu2O3:Eu3+spherical submicron-sized particles

This study is devoted to the preparation of the crystalline powders on the basis of non-agglomerated monodisperse Lu₂O₃:Eu³⁺ spherical particles with the diameters in the range of 50–250 nm by the soft chemistry co-precipitation route. The influence of the synthesis parameters on control morphology, particles size and agglomeration in the final Lu₂O₃:Eu³⁺ powder was considered. Lu₂O₃:Eu³⁺ crystalline powders were characterized by means of electron microscopy methods (TEM, SEM), FT-IR spectroscopy, thermal analysis (TG-DTA) and X-ray diffractometry. The mechanisms of the precursor decomposition and crystallization at the temperatures ranging from 60 to 900 °C were discussed. It was shown that the powders obtained were characterized by the effective luminescence under X-ray excitation in λ = 575–725 nm spectral region corresponding to ⁵D₀ → ⁷F_J transitions (J = 0–4) of Eu³⁺ ions with a maximum at 612 nm and the luminescence intensity strongly depends on annealing temperature. The relative densities of the green-bodies on the basis of Lu₂O₃:Eu³⁺ powders were estimated and the sintering of compacts at the temperatures up to 1500 °C was studied.     

Enhanced afterglow behavior of a new Eu2+: NaBa4(BO3)3 yellow phosphor co-doped with different cations Dy3+, Ho3+and Nd3+

A new Eu²⁺: NaBa₄(BO₃)₃ phosphor, synthesized under conventional solid state approach, exhibits bright yellow persistent luminescence with the co-doping of Eu²⁺, Ln³⁺ (Ln = Dy³⁺, Ho³⁺, Nd³⁺). XRD investigation reveals that all samples are pure phase phosphors with cubic structure, indicating the doped Eu²⁺and Ln³⁺ cations were incorporated into the lattice that did not form inclusive phase in the material. Since there are two coordination forms ([EuO6] and [EuO8]) of Eu²⁺ cations in the matrix, the above yellow luminescence can be divided into two different emissions centering at 558 nm and 627 nm, confirming the crystallographic environment on the photoluminescence from Eu²⁺ center. Optimal doping concentrations for each cations were further determined as 2% atm for Eu²⁺, 2% atm for Dy³⁺, 3% atm for Ho³⁺ and 2% atm for Nd³⁺. Afterglow behaviors are also observed for samples with Ln³⁺ co-doping, which reveal typical double exponential decay model. Among the phosphors synthesized, the sample 2 at%Eu²⁺/3 at%Ho³⁺: NaBa₄(BO₃)₃ displays the best performance with higher initial brightness and longer lifetime, which can be attributed to the formation of electron traps with high concentration and suitable energy level, as confirmed by the result from thermal stimulated luminescence (TSL) analysis.     

Structure and luminescence properties of Eu3+ doped TiO2 nanocrystals and prolate nanospheroids synthesized by the hydrothermal processing

We report on a new approach to the synthesis of Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanocrystals and prolate nanospheroids. They were synthesized by shape transformation of hydrothermally treated titania nanotubes at different pH and in the presence of Eu³⁺ ions. The use of nanotubes as a precursor to the synthesis of Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanocrystals and prolate nanospheroids opens the possibility of overcoming the problems related to molecular precursors. The shapes and sizes of the nanotubes, Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanocrystals and prolate nanospheroids were characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM) technique. Crystal structures of the resultant powders were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis. The percentage ratio of Eu³⁺ to Ti⁴⁺ ions in doped nanocrystals was determined using inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy. The optical characterization was done by using fluorescence and ultraviolet-visible reflection spectroscopies. An average size of faceted Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanocrystals was 13 nm. The lateral dimensions of Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ prolate nanospheroids varied from 14 to 20 nm, while the length varied from 40 to 80 nm, depending on precursor concentrations. The XRD patterns revealed the homogeneous anatase crystal phase of Eu³⁺ doped TiO₂ nanocrystals and prolate nanospheroids independently of the amount of dopant. A postsynthetic treatment (filtration or dialysis) was applied on the dispersions of the doped nanoparticles in order to study the influence of the dopant position on photoluminescence (PL) spectra. In the red spectral region, room temperature PL signals associated with ⁵D₀ → ⁷F_J (J = 1–4) transitions of Eu³⁺ were observed in all samples. The increased contribution of dopants from the interior region of dialyzed nanocrystals to photoluminescence was confirmed by the increase of R value.