Fabrication and luminescent properties of red phosphor M3BO6:Eu3+（M=La,Y）

A series of red phosphors M3BO6:Eu3+(M=La,Y) were synthesized at 1150 oC by conventional solid state reaction method and their luminescent properties were investigated.Structural characterization of the luminescent materials was carried out with X-ray powder diffraction(XRD) analysis.Photoluminescence measurements indicated that the La3BO6:Eu3+ phosphor exhibited bright red emission centered at about 612 nm 626 nm under UV excited.La3BO6:Eu3+ phosphor had better luminescent intensity than Y3BO6:Eu3+ phosphors under the same excitation and measuring conditions.It was shown that the 0.08 mol.% Eu3+ ions in La3BO6:Eu3+ phosphors was optimal.The color parameter indicated that La3BO6:Eu3+ phosphor was a preferable red phosphor for white LED.     

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.     

多级结构钨酸铋微球的合成与发光性能研究

以Bi(NO3)3·5H2O与Na2WO4·2H2O为原料,利用水热法合成了钨酸铋(Bi2WO6)与稀土离子Eu3+掺杂的Bi2WO6多级纳米结构材料。借助于X射线衍射仪(XRD)、扫描电子显微镜(SEM)、透射电子显微镜(TEM)、高分辨透射电子显微镜(HRTEM)以及荧光光谱仪(PL)等对样品的结构、形貌及发光性能进行表征。结果表明,合成的具有多级结构的Bi2WO6花状微球是由二维纳米片相互交叠而成,为正交相结构;稀土离子Eu3+掺杂Bi2WO6后,其发射光谱由WO6-6的宽带发射与Eu3+的线状发射峰组成,发光中心WO6-6与Eu3+之间存在能量传递,随着Eu3+掺杂浓度的提高,位于615 nm处Eu3+离子的特征发射峰逐渐占据主导地位,同时亦可判断,Eu3+离子取代了阳离子Bi3+的位置进入基质的格位。     

Synthesis and characterization of Y_2O_2S:Eu~(3+),Mg~(2+),Ti~(4+) nanorods via a solvothermal routine

Y2O2S:Eu3+,Mg2+,Ti4+ nanorods were prepared by a solvothermal procedure.Rod-like Y(OH)3 was firstly synthesized by hydrothermal method to serve as the precursor.Y2O2S:Eu3+,Mg2+,Ti4+ powders were obtained by calcinating the precursor at CS2 atmosphere.The Y2O2S:Eu3+,Mg2+,Ti4+ phosphor with diameters of 30-50 nm and lengths up to 200-400 nm inherited the rod-like shape from the precursor after calcined at CS2 atmosphere.The Y2O2S:Eu3+,Mg2+,Ti4+ nanorods showed hexagonal pure phase,good dispersion and exhibite...     

Effect of gadolinium incorporation on optical characteristics of YNbO_4：Eu~（3＋） phosphors for lamp applications

Eu3+-doped (Y,Gd)NbO4 phosphor was synthesized by solid-state reaction for possible application in cold cathode fluorescent lamps. A broad absorption band with peak maximum at 272 nm was observed which was due to the charge transfer between Eu3+ ions and neighboring oxygen anions. A deep red emission at the peak wavelength of 612 nm was observed which could be attributed to the 5D0→7F2 transition in Eu3+ ions. The highest luminance for Y1-x-yGdyNbO4:Eux3+ under 254 nm excitation was achieved at Eu3+ concentration of 18 mol.% (x=0.18) and Gd3+ concentration of 8.2 mol.% (y=0.082). The luminance of Y0.738Gd0.082NbO4:Eu3+0.18 was higher than that of a typical commercial phosphor Y2O3:Eu3+ and the CIE chromaticity coordinate was (0.6490, 0.3506), which was deeper than that of Y2O3:Eu3+. The particle size of the synthesized phosphors was controlled by the NaCl flux and particle size as high as 8 μm with uniform size distribution of particles was obtained.     

Luminescent properties of YVO4·xTa2O5:Eu3+

The samples of YVO4·xTa2O5:Eu3+(x=0.45,0.35,0.25,0.15,0.05)were synthesized by the conventional solid state reaction.The structure of the prepared sample was checked by the X-ray diffraction.XRD measurements at room temperature were confirmed that the prepared YVO4·xTa2O5:Eu3+ consisted of two phases。One phase was YVO4,which is tetragonal according with the JCPDS-Card(17-0341);the other phase was YTaO4,which is according with the JCPDS-Card(72-2018).The spectrum property of the sample was studied under the VUV.The effects of Ta doped on the luminescent properties of sample were investigated and it was found that some Ta doped could highlight the absorption of matrix in VUV region.The emission spectrum was dominated by the red peaks at 613 and 619 nm due to the electric dipole transition 5D0→7F2 of Eu3+.It indicated that Eu3+ occupied a site lacking inversion symmetry.There was one band peaked at 155 nm in the excitation spectrum of the sample,it could be assigned to the absorption of the host.     

Experimental and theoretical analysis on the charge transfer band of Y_2O_3:Eu nanocrystals

Nanocrystalline cubic Y2O3:Eu were prepared by combustion reaction.The crystal structure and morphology were analyzed by means of X-ray diffraction(XRD) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM).The luminescent properties of the powder were investigated.The charge transfer band position showed redshift from 241 to 251 nm,which was related to the change of the local surroundings of Eu3+ ions in nanocrystalline Y2O3:Eu.The ground-state electronic structure and charge transfer transition of both the bulk and nanocrystalline cubic Y2O3:Eu crystals were calculated by the ab initio self-consistent relativistic DV-Xα(discrete variational Xα) method.A complete 35-ion cluster was selected to simulate the local coordination surroundings of Eu doped in Y2O3 bulk crystals while five additional incomplete clusters were also selected to simulate the local surroundings of Eu ions in nanocrystals.It could be found that the charge transfer energies of the nanocrystalline Y2O3:Eu were less than that of the bulk counterpart,which was consistent with the redshift phenomenon of the CT band in the excitation spectrum of the nanocrystalline Y2O3:Eu.     

Photoluminescence study of SiO₂ coated Eu³⁺:Y₂O₃ core-shells under high pressure

Uniform core-shell Eu3+:Y2O3/SiO2 spheres were synthesized via precipitation and the Stber method.The structural transition of core-shell Eu3+:Y2O3/SiO2 was studied by using high pressure photoluminescence spectra.With pressure increasing,the emission intensities of 5D0→7F0,1,2 transitions of Eu3+ ions decreased and the transition lines showed a red shift.The relative luminescence intensity ratio of 5D0→7F2 to 5D0→7F1 transitions decreased with increasing pressure,indicating lowering asymmetry around Eu3+ ions.During compression,structural transformation for cores in the present core-shell Eu3+:Y2O3/SiO2 sample from cubic to monoclinic took place at 7.5 GPa,and then the monoclinic structure turned into hexagonal above 15.2 GPa.After the pressure was released,the hexagonal structure transformed back to monoclinic and the monoclinic structure was kept stable to ambient pressure.     

Sol-gel synthesis and photoluminescence properties of BaSO_4/Y_2O_3:Eu~(3+) core-shell submicrospheres

Europium-doped nanocrystalline Y2O3 phosphor layers were coated on the surface of preformed submicron BaSO4 spheres via the sol-gel process.The obtained BaSO4/Y2O3:Eu3+ core-shell phosphors were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),energy dispersive spectroscopy(EDS) and photoluminescence spectra.The results showed that the obtained BaSO4/Y2O3:Eu3+ core-shell phosphors consisted of well-dispersed submicron spherical particles with na...     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of a novel phosphor Ca2–x/2Si1–xPxO4:Eu2+for near UV-excited white-light-emitting diodes

A novel green-emitting phosphor,Eu2+-doped Ca2-x/2 Si1-x Px O4(0.25≤x≤0.30),was prepared through a conventional solidstate reaction.X-ray diffraction(XRD),photoluminescence(PL) and decay studies were employed to characterize the sample,which was assigned to P63mc space group in the hexagonal system.The effect of P-doping on the α-Ca2 SiO4 was studied and P2 O5 broken down by the raw material of(NH4)2 HPO4 played an important role in stabilizing α-Ca2 SiO4 which can only be stable at high temperature.The XRD patterns of the Ca2-x/2 Si1-x Px O4 host were found pure and optimized when the mole fraction of P2 O5 was 14.5%.The diffuse reflectance spectra of the Ca1.855 Si0.71 P0.29 O4 and Ca1.845 Si0.71 P0.29 O4 :0.01Eu2+covered the spectral region of 230-400 nm,implying that the phosphor was suitable for UV or near-UV LED excitation.The phosphor could be effectively excited in the near UV region with the maximum at 372 nm.The emission spectrum of the Ca1.845 Si0.71 P0.29 O4 :0.01Eu2+phosphor showed an asymmetrical single intensive band centered at 513 nm,which corresponded to the 4f65d1→4f7transition of Eu2+.Eu2+ions might occupy two types of Ca2+sites in the Ca1.855 Si0.71 P0.29 O4 lattice and form two corresponding emission centers,which led to the asymmetrical emission of Eu2+in Ca1.855 Si0.71 P0.29 O4.The effects of Eu2+-doped concentration in Ca1.855-x Si0.71 P0.29 O4 :xEu2+on the PL were also discussed,the optimum doping concentration of Eu2+was 1 mol.% and the critical distance of the energy transfer was also calculated by the concentration-quenching method.The non-radiative energy transfer between Eu2+seemed to be caused by the multipole-multipole interaction.The fluorescence lifetime of Eu2+was found to be 0.55711 μs.The results suggested that these phosphors might be promising candidates used for near UV light excited white LEDs.     

Detection of 2,4,6-trinitrophenol based on f-f transition of Eu~(2+)

In this paper,we designed Eu~(2+)-doped BaAlF_5 and BaSiF_6 downconversion nanophosphors with strong f-f transition emission to realize the quantitative detection of TNP.The surface of the as-prepared nanophosphors was modified by polyethylenimine(PEI) to increase the water solubility and to provide a pair of electrons to bind to the benzene ring in TNP,forming a Meisenheimer complex.The detection principle of TNP is based on luminescence resonance energy transfer(LRET) technology,where the PEI-functionalized BaAlF_5:Eu~(2+) and BaSiF_6:Eu~(2+) nanophosphors are used as energy donors and TNP is an energy acceptor.With increasing TNP concentrations,the luminescence intensity of the BaAlF_5:Eu~(2+)and BaSiF_6:Eu~(2+) nanophosphors at 359 nm [~4 f_7(~6 P_(7/2))→~4 f_7(~8 S_(7/2)) transition of Eu~(2+)] displays dramatic luminescent quenching.The BaAlF_5:Eu~(2+)@PEI or BaSiF_6:Eu~(2+)@PEI nanophosphor downconversion luminescent sensors show great sensitivity and selectivity and good linearity,and the detection limits of TNP are 0.57 and 2.82 ng/mL,respectively.     

Upconversion multicolor tuning of NaY(WO4)2:Tb3+ with Eu3+ doping

A series of Tb~(3+) and Eu~(3+) co-doped NaY(WO_4)_2 phosphors were synthesized by hydrothermal reactions.The crystal structure,morphology,upconversion luminescent properties,the energy transfer from Tb~(3+) to Eu~(3+)ions and the ~5 D_4→ ~7 F_5 transition of the Tb~(3+) ion in NaY(WO_4)_2:Tb~(3+),Eu~(3+) phosphors were investigated in details.The results indicate that all the synthesized samples are of pure tetragonal phase NaY(WO_4)2.Furthermore,the micrometer-sized needle spheres and excellent dispersion of the particles are obtained by adding polyethylene glycol(PEG-2000) as the surfactant.Phosphors of NaY(WO_4)_2:Tb~(3+),Eu~(3+) exhibit the492 nm blue emission peak,546 nm green emission peak,595 nm orange emission peak and 616 nm red emission peak under 790 nm excitation.The energy transfer from Tb~(3+) to Eu~(3+) is a resonant transfer,in which electric dipole-dipole interaction plays a leading role.By adjusting the doping concentration of Eu~(3+) in NaY(WO_4)_2: 1.0 mol%Tb~(3+),xmol%Eu~(3+) phosphors,the emitting color of UC phosphors can be tuned from green to red.     

Synthesis and enhanced photoluminescence properties of red emitting divalent ion (Ca2+) doped Eu:Y2O3 nanophosphors for optoelectronic applications

This work presents the synthesis of Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺,xCa²⁺ (x = 0 mol%, 1 mol%, 3 mol%, 5 mol%, 7 mol%, 9 mol%, 11 mol%) nanophosphors with enhanced photoluminescence properties through a facile solution combustion method for optoelectronic, display, and lighting applications. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns of the proposed nanophosphor reveal its structural properties and crystalline nature. The transmission electron microscope (TEM) results confirm the change in the shape of the particle and aggregation of particles after co-doping with Ca²⁺. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Raman vibrations also confirm the presence of Y–O vibration and subsequently explain the crystalline nature, structural properties, and purity of the samples. All the synthesized nanophosphors samples emit intense red emission at 613 nm (⁵D₀→⁷F₂) under excitation with 235, 394 and 466 nm wavelengths of Eu³⁺ ions. The photoluminescence (PL) emission spectra excited with 235 nm illustrate the highest emission peak with two other emission peaks excited with 466 and 394 nm that is 1.4 times higher than 466 nm and 1.9 times enhanced by 394 nm wavelength, respectively. The emission intensity of Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺,xCa²⁺ (5 mol%) is increased 8-fold as compared to Eu:Y₂O₃. Doping with Ca²⁺ ions enhances the emission intensity of Eu:Y₂O₃ nanophosphors due to an increase in energy transfer in Ca²⁺→Eu³⁺ through asymmetry in the crystal field and by introduction of radiative defect centers through oxygen vacancies in the yttria matrix. It is also observed that the optical band gap and the lifetime of the ⁵D₀ level of Eu³⁺ ions in Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺,xCa²⁺ nanophosphor sample gets changed with a doping concentration of Ca²⁺ ions. Nanophosphor also reveals high thermal stability and quantum yield as estimating activation energy of 0.25 eV and 81%, respectively. CIE, CCT, and color purity values (>98%) show an improved red-emitting nanophosphor in the warm region of light, which makes this material superior with a specific potential application for UV-based white LEDs with security ink, display devices, and various other optoelectronics devices.     

Combustion synthesis and luminescence properties of Ca4Y6（SiO4）60：Eu3＋ red phosphor for white LEDs

Eu3＋ activated Ca4Yt（SiO4）60 phosphors were prepared by combustion synthesis method, and their morphologies and lu- minescent properties were investigated. Field scanning electron microscopy （FSEM） confirmed that the crystallite sizes of nanoparti- cles with narrow diameter ranging from 30 to 60 rim. The excitation spectra of CaaY6（SiO4）60：Etl3＋ showed that there existed two strong excitation bands at around 399 nm （TFo----~SL6） and 469 nm （TF0---＊SD2）, which were consistent with the output wavelengths of near-UV and blue LEDs, respectively. The emission spectra of Ca4Y6（SiO4）60：Eu3＋ were dominant by a red peak located at 614 nm due to the 5Do→7TF2 transition of Eu3＋. With the increase of Eu3＋concentration, the luminescence intensity of the red phosphor reached maximum and then decreased. The optimum concentration for Eug＋in Ca4Y6（SiO4）60 was 21 mol.%.     

A new oxyapatite red phosphor Eu3+-doped Ca3Y7(BO4)(SiO4)5O: Synthesis,structure and luminescence properties

A series of new oxyapatite red phosphors Ca₃Y₇(BO₄)(SiO₄)₅O doped with different concentrations of Eu³⁺ were successfully synthesized by high temperature solid state method. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) Rietveld refinement results show that the structure of the phosphor belongs to space group P6₃/m and Eu³⁺ ion replaces Y³⁺ ion. The emission spectrum consists of the characteristic emission peaks corresponding to Eu³⁺ under the excitation of 274 nm and the dominant emission peak is at 614 nm (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ of Eu³⁺). The concentration quenching effect occurs and the optimized Eu³⁺ concentration is 4.0 mol%. The energy level diagram for luminous mechanism is also given and the non-radiative energy transfer mechanism between Eu³⁺ is mainly exchange interaction. The CIE coordinate is close to the ideal red light and the color purity is higher than 99.79%. Moreover, the phosphor exhibits moderate thermal stability because the photoluminescence intensity at 423 K is still maintained at higher than 78.97% of that at room temperature. The internal quantum efficiency of Ca₃Y₇(BO₄)(SiO₄)₅O:4.0 mol%Eu³⁺ phosphor is 58.2%. A red light emitting diode (LED) device based on it can emit bright red light. The CCT values of the device are basically unchanged when driven by various bias current. The results show that Ca₃Y₇(BO₄)(SiO₄)₅O:Eu³⁺ is a new type of oxyapatite red fluorescent material with good comprehensive performances.     

Ln3+ (Ln = Eu,Dy) - doped Sr2CeO4 fine phosphor particles: Wet chemical preparation,energy transfer and tunable luminescence

The Sr₂CeO₄:Ln³⁺ (Ln = Eu, Dy) fine phosphor particles were prepared by a facile wet chemical approach, in which the consecutive hydrothermal-combustion reaction was performed. The doping of Ln³⁺ into Sr₂CeO₄ has little influence on the structure of host, and the as-prepared samples display well-crystallized spherical or elliptical shape with an average particle size at about 100–200 nm. For Eu³⁺ ions-doped Sr₂CeO₄, with the increase of Eu³⁺-doping concentration, the blue light emission band with the maximum at 468 nm originating from a Ce⁴⁺ → O²⁻ charge transfer of the host decreases obviously and the characteristic red light emission of Eu³⁺ (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition at 618 nm) is enhanced gradually. Simultaneously, the fluorescent lifetime of the broadband emission of Sr₂CeO₄ decreases with the doping of Eu³⁺, indicating an efficient energy transfer from the host to the doping Eu³⁺ ions. The energy transfer efficiency from the host to Eu³⁺ was investigated in detail, and the emitting color of Sr₂CeO₄:Eu³⁺ can be easily tuned from blue to red by varying the doping concentration of Eu³⁺ ions. Moreover, the luminescence of Dy³⁺-doped Sr₂CeO₄ was also studied. Similar energy transfer phenomenon can be observed, and the incorporation of Dy³⁺ into Sr₂CeO₄ host leads to the characteristic emission of ⁴F_9/2 → ⁶H_15/2 (488 nm, blue light) and ⁴F_9/2 → ⁶H_13/2 (574 nm, yellow light) of Dy³⁺. The Sr₂CeO₄:Ln³⁺ fine particles with tunable luminescence are quite beneficial for its potential applications in the optoelectronic fields.     

Specific features of Eu^3＋ and Tb^3＋ magnetooptics in gadolinium-gallium garnet （Gd3Ga5O12）

We reported magnetooptical properties of Eu3+(4f(6)) and Tb3+(4f(8)) in single crystals of Gd3Ga5O12 (GGG), Y3Ga5O12 (YGG), and Eu3+(4f(6)) in Eu3Ga5O12 (EuGG) for both ions occupying sites of D2 symmetry in the garnet structure. Absorption, luminescence, and magnetic circular polarization of luminescence (MCPL) spectra of Tb3+ in GGG and YGG and absorption and magnetic circular dichroism (MCD) of Eu3+ in EuGG were studied. The data were obtained at 85 K and room temperature (RT). Magnetic susceptibility of Eu3+ in EuGG was also measured between 85 K and RT. The magnetooptical and magnetic susceptibility data were modeled using the wavefunctions of the crystal-field split energy (Stark) levels of Eu3+ and Tb3+ occupying D2 sites in the same garnets. The results reported gave a precise determination of these Stark level assignments and confirmed the symmetry labels (irreducible representations) of the closely-spaced Stark levels (quasi-doublets) found in the 5D1 (Eu3+) and 5D4 (Tb3+) multiplets. Ultraviolet (UV) excitation (<300 nm) of the 6PJ and 6IJ states of Gd3+ in the doped GGG crystals led to emission from 5D4 (Tb3+) and 5D1 and 5D0 (Eu3+) through radiationless energy transfer to the 4f(n-1)5d band of Tb3+ and to UV quintet states of Eu3+. The temperature-dependent emission line shapes and line shifts of the magnetooptical transitions excited by UV radiation suggested a novel way to explore energy transfer mechanisms in this rare-earth doped garnet system.     

Photoluminescence study of SiO2 coated Eu3+:Y2O3 core-shells under high pressure

Uniform core-shell Eu³⁺:Y₂O₃/SiO₂ spheres were synthesized via precipitation and the Stöber method. The structural transition of core-shell Eu³⁺:Y₂O₃/SiO₂ was studied by using high pressure photoluminescence spectra. With pressure increasing, the emission intensities of ⁵D₀→⁷F_0,1,2 transitions of Eu³⁺ ions decreased and the transition lines showed a red shift. The relative luminescence intensity ratio of ⁵D₀→⁷F₂ to ⁵D₀→⁷F₁ transitions decreased with increasing pressure, indicating lowering asymmetry around Eu³⁺ ions. During compression, structural transformation for cores in the present core-shell Eu³⁺:Y₂O₃/SiO₂ sample from cubic to monoclinic took place at 7.5 GPa, and then the monoclinic structure turned into hexagonal above 15.2 GPa. After the pressure was released, the hexagonal structure transformed back to monoclinic and the monoclinic structure was kept stable to ambient pressure.     

Characterization of Y2O2S： Eu^3＋, Mg^2＋, Ti^4＋ Long-Lasting Phosphor Synthesized by Flux Method

Long-lasting phosphor Y₂O₂S: Eu³⁺, Mg²⁺, Ti⁴⁺ was synthesized by a flux method and their luminescence properties were investigated. The result indicates that the unit cell parameter c is linearly increased with the increase of Eu₂O₃ content in Y₂O₂S: Eu_x³⁺ (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.10). On the other hand, the change of unit cell parameter a is not linear dependence. In the Y₂O₂S: Eu³⁺ crystal structure, Eu³⁺ ions only replaced Y³⁺ ions' places in which it posited center position of c axis. With the increase of Eu₂O₃ content, the position of the strongest emission peak changed from 540 nm (⁵D₁→⁷F₂ transition) to 626 nm (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition), and the maximum intensity was obtained when x = 0.09 in Y₂O₂S: Eu_x³⁺ (0.01 ≤ x ≤ 0.10). This is due to the environment of trivalent europium in the crystal structure of Y₂O₂S. Doping with Mg²⁺ or Ti⁴⁺ ions alone cannot get the good long-lasting afterglow effect, whereas co-doping with Mg²⁺ and Ti⁴⁺ ions and excited with 365 nm ultraviolet light, a strong thermoluminesence peak appeared, red and orange long-lasting phosphorescence (LLP) was also observed and the phosphorescence lasted nearly 3 h in the light perception of the dark-adapted human eye (0.32 mcd · m⁻²). Thus the LLP mechanism was analyzed.