Preparation of CaS:Eu2+, Sm3+ by Solid Reaction Method and Its Photostimulated Luminescence

The CaS:Eu2 , Sm3 powders were prepared by high-temperature solid method in a reducing atmosphere. The influences of temperature and fired-time on properties of samples were studied. XRD analysis shows that crystal structure of CaS has formed at 700 ℃. Spectrum analysis results show that the samples which were stimulated by 980 nm laser after excited by ultraviolet lamp emit red luminescence peaking at 649 nm.     

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.     

Low Temperature Luminescence Properties of Tm3+ Doped Aluminate Phosphor

(Ba0.66Sr0.33)Mg0.8Al11.47O19:Tm0.013 (BSMA:Tm3 ) phosphor was synthesized by solid-state reactions. The sample was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) spectra, ultraviolet (UV) spectra and FT-IR spectrum. XRD pattern reveals that BSMA:Tm3 has the same structure as BaAl12O19 phase. SEM image illustrates that the phosphor has the hexagonal shape and deep slice structure. VUV and UV emission spectra at 20, 50 and 100 K show that the low temperature luminescence intensities become weak gradually with the increasing of the temperature under 147 and 254 nm excitation. The strong broadband peaks at around 357 and 397 nm and the peak at 516 nm under 147 nm excitation all correspond to the characteristic transitions of Tm3 ions. However, under UV (254 nm) excitation, the main peak becomes 530 nm which has very high line intensity, and the peaks at about 362 and 403 nm are very weak. The excitation spectrum at 20 K shows that there are three absorption peaks at around 153, 186 and 193 nm when 516 nm emission is monitored. The absorption peaks of [AlO4], [AlO6] and Al-O can be observed in FT-IR spectrum.     

铽在硫氧化镧基质中的光致发光

采用高温固相反应法制备了La2O2S∶Tb3+、La2O2S∶Tb3+,RE3+(RE=Dy,Gd,Ce,Sm)荧光粉样品并进行了相关表征。结果表明,合成样品的晶体结构与La2O2S相同,为六方晶系;荧光粉颗粒的形貌多为长方形片状;发射光谱由494 nm、545 nm、587 nm、622 nm的一系列锐发射峰组成。研究发现Tb3+的掺杂浓度对样品主发射峰545 nm的发光强度影响很大,且在摩尔分数x(Tb3+)=0.02时达到最强。稀土离子Dy3+、Gd3+对La2O2S∶Tb3+荧光粉的发光有明显的敏化作用。     

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.     

CaTiO_3∶Pr~(3+)的合成及发光特性

本文采用高温团相反应合成TCaTiO3∶Pr3+红色发光材料、报道了Pr3+激活的CaTiO3的光谱特征及长余辉特性，并与CaS∶Eu的光谱特性及长余辉进行了比较。CaTiO3∶Pr3+将是一种具有广泛用途的新材料     

Growth and Spectrum Properties of Ce: YVO4 Single Crystal

The 1.0% (atom fraction) Ce³⁺ doped YVO₄ single crystal was grown by the Czochralski technology in a protective atmosphere. The absorption spectrum, emission spectrum and excitation spectrum of the crystal were measured. Three absorption peaks at 473, 557 and 584 nm were observed. The luminescent spectra indicate that strong blue-green-yellow light emission may be caused by a blue light excitation, indicating that the Ce:YVO₄ crystal has potential application in creating complex white light, besides being used in optical devices. The transition mechanism is explained and also illustrated briefly.     

A novel green-yellow emitting phosphor Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5S1.5O12：Ce^3＋ and its luminescence properties

We described the synthesis and luminescence of Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5Si1.5O12:Ce3+ phosphor for light emitting diode (LED). The crystal-linity, morphology, structure, and luminescence spectra were examined by X-ray diffraction, field emission-scanning electron microscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The results showed that Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5Si1.5O12:Ce3+ phase was a dominating phase with little impurity phase peaks of Y2O3 when the sintered temperature reached to 1400 oC. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) images showed the particle size of the phosphor was about 3 μm. Meanwhile, the excitation and emission spectra indicated that the as-prepared phosphors could be effectively excited by blue (460 nm) light and the excitation spectrum showed a broad band extending from 400-500 nm, while emission spectrum showed a broad yellow band peaking at 534 nm. The decay curve at the emission peak consisted of fast and slow components. The Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5Si1.5O12:Ce3+ should be a promising yellow phosphor for near blue-based white-light-emitting diodes (LEDs).     

Co-precipitation Synthesis and Spectroscopic Studies of YAG and Yb:YAG Nanopowder for Opto-Electronic Applications

Rare-earth doped YAG nanopowders are widely used as luminescence material because of its technological importance in opto-electronic applications especially for solid state lasers. In this work, YAG and Yb:YAG were prepared by co-precipitation method. The thermal behavior was investigated by differential thermal analysis and thermo gravimetric analysis. The phase formation, elemental analysis, particle size distribution, optical absorbance, fluorescence behavior and morphology of YAG and Yb:YAG nanopowder were analyzed through powder X-ray diffraction technique, energy dispersive X-ray analysis, dynamic light scattering, UV–Vis, photoluminescence spectroscopy, high resolution scanning electron microscopy, high resolution transmission electron spectroscopy respectively. From the optical study, Yb:YAG gives optical absorption at 975 nm and predominant infrared emission at 1030 nm.     

Effects of Annealing Treatments on Luminescence and Scintillation Properties of Ce：Lu3 Al5 O12 Crystal Grown by Czochralski Method

Lu3Al5O12 single crystals grown in pure N2 atmosphere by Czochralski method were annealed in oxidizing atmosphere （air）and reducing atmosphere （H2 ＋ N2）, respectively. Effects of annealing treatments on luminescence and scintillation properties of the crystals were investigated. The crystal annealed in air showed the highest luminescence intensity under blue light or vacuum ultraviolet excitation in comparison with that annealed in reducing flux or the as-grown crystal. Under X-ray excitation, crystal annealed in reducing atmosphere had the lowest light yield, and crystal annealed in air had the fastest decay time under ^137Cs 662 keV γ-ray excitation. Different annealing treatments resulted in different luminescence and scintillation properties, which might related with oxygen vacancies or defect existing in the crystals.     

Luminescent properties of Eu³⁺-doped BaZrO₃ phosphor for UV white light emitting diode

A novel orange phosphor Eu3+ doped barium zirconate(BaZrO3) was synthesized by conventional solid state reaction method and its crystal structure and luminescent properties were investigated in this paper.The X-ray diffraction patterns(XRD) showed that simple BaZrO3 phase was obtained.Monitoring at 596 nm,the excitation spectrum consisted of a broad band and a series of narrow bands and the stronger excitation peaks located at 275 and 393 nm,respectively.The emission spectrum excited by 393 nm UV light was composed of four narrow bands.The strongest emission was located at 596 nm.The appropriate concentration of Eu3+ was 0.025(molar fraction) for the highest emission intensity at 596 nm.The H3BO3 and ammonium were added as flux and the results showed that 2 wt.% NH4F ions was the optimal flux for BaZrO3:Eu3+.     

Optical and thermoluminescence properties of Lu2Si2O7：Pr single crystal

Single crystal of Lu2Si2O7:Pr was grown by Czochralski method. Transmittance, photoluminescence excitation (PLE) and photo-luminescence (PL) spectra, X-ray excited luminescence (XEL) and fluorescence decay time spectra of the sample were measured and discussed to investigate its optical characteristics. The crystal structure of the as grown Lu2Si2O7:Pr was confirmed to be C2/m. There was a broad absorption peaking at 245 nm in the region from 200-260 nm. The PL spectrum was dominated by fast 3PJ→3HJ band peaking at 524 nm. The XEL spectrum was dominated by the fast 5d14f1→4f2 emission peaking at 265 nm. The 2D (temperature-intensity) and 3D (temperature-wavelength-intensity) thermally stimulated luminescence (TSL) spectra were measured. The Pr3+ ion was found to be the recombination center during the TSL process. Three obvious traps were detected in LPS:Pr single crystal with energy depth at 1.06, 0.78 and 0.67 eV.     

溶胶-凝胶法制备YAG:Ho~(3+),Yb~(3+)纳米晶

以稀土氧化物和硝酸铝为原料,采用溶胶-凝胶法合成了YAG:1%Ho~(3+),1%Yb~(3+)纳米晶,并通过正交试验法确定其干凝胶的合成条件.采用DTA-TG、XRD及TEM对干凝胶的合成过程、纳米晶的晶相组成及形貌进行了研究,表明干凝胶经1 200 ℃煅烧后形成了结晶完全的YAG相,无中间相产生.吸收光谱和上转换发射光谱分析表明,Yb~(3+)在材料的发光过程中具有传递能量的作用,Ho~(3+)在跃迁过程中发射出中心波长为650 nm的红色上转换荧光及540 nm的绿色上转换荧光.     

碳包覆CdS纳米颗粒的光学性能研究

采用水热法制备了核壳结构的碳包覆CdS纳米颗粒(CdS@C),利用X射线衍射、高分辨透射电子显微镜和光谱仪研究了碳包覆层对CdS@C的微观结构与光学性能影响.结果表明,碳包覆CdS纳米颗粒具有明显的核壳结构,内核为六方纤锌矿结构CdS,外壳为碳层.颗粒形貌主要为球形或椭球形结构,粒度均匀,分散性良好,粒径分布在20～6...     

Luminescence properties of Mn2） ions doped Lu2CaMg2Si3O1） garnet phosphors

Yttrium aluminum garnet structure phosphors Lu2CaMg2Si3O12:Mn2+ were synthesized by conventional high temperature solid-state reaction in reductive atmosphere. The structure and optical properties of samples were characterized by application of powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) and photoluminescence spectroscopy. Results of X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis showed that the phosphors mainly presented garnet structure with a few weak peaks of impurity phases. Lu2-xCaMg2Si3O12:xMn2+ (x=0.01-0.8) phosphors showed a broad emission band peaking at around 590 nm under ultraviolet (UV) light of 408 nm when Mn2+ concentration was less than 0.08 mol. With an increase in the Mn2+ concentration (above 0.08), another broad emission band peaking at 720 nm besides 590 nm was observed, which may be due to manganese ion having different valence and occupying different host lattice. The critical quenching concentrations of manganese ion in the wavelength of 590 and 720 nm were about 0.06 and 0.2 mol, respectively. With 408 nm excitation wavelength, emission color of the samples had a red shift trend as the Mn2+ concentration increased. All the results indicated that the Lu2CaMg2Si3O12:Mn2+ phosphors could be applicable to n-UV based white LEDs.     

Research on Up-Conversion Mechanism in Er3+/Yb3+-Codoped Oxyfluoride Glass

Er3 /Yb3 -codoped oxyfluoride crystallite glass was prepared with melting technique. The compositions and the melting temperature and the annealing temperature of the rare earth-doped crystallite glass were studied in detail. The emission spectra of samples were measured with the Hitachi F-4500 fluorescent photometer pumped by 980 nm wavelength laser. The up-conversion luminescence mechanism was illuminated on the view of the photophysics. By measuring the relationship between luminescent intensity and pump power, it is confirmed that the emission peaks at 550 nm belong to two-photon process, while that at 665 nm belongs to three-photon process. Moreover, the distributions of crystalline were determined by SEM.     

Luminescence Properties of Rare Earth Ions in Cadmium Metasilicate

The luminescence properties of CdSiO3:RE^3 phosphors doped with various rare earth ions are reported. The series of rare earth ions doped CdSiO3 phosphors are prepared by the conventional high-temperature solid-state method, and characterized by XRD and photoluminescence (PL) spectra. The results of XRD measurement indicate that the products fired under 1050 ~C for 3 h have a good crystallization without any detectable amount of impure phase. The PL spectra measurement results show that CdSiO3 is a novel self-activated luminescent matrix. When rare earth ions such as Y^3 ,La^3 , Gd^3 , Lu^3 , Ce^3 , Nd^3 , Ho^3 , Er^3 , Tm^3 and Yb^3 are introduced into the CdSiO3 host, one broadband centered at about 420 nm resulted from traps can be observed. In the case of other earth ions which show emissions at the visible spectrum region, such as Pr^3 , Sm^3 , Eu^3 , Tb^3 and Dy3 , the mixture of their characteristic line emissions with the ～420 nm strong broadband luminescence results in various emitting colors. As a consequence, different emitting colors can be attairied via introducing certain appropriate active ions into the CdSiO3 matrix. In additional, this kind of phosphors shows good long-lasting properties when excited by UV light. All the results show that CdSiO3 is a potential luminance matrix.     

Uncommon Emissions from Higher Excited State 5DJ of Eu3+ in Rare-Earth Sr2CeO4 Host

Undoped and Eu3 -doped Sr2CeO4 luminescent materials were prepared by sol-gel method. The structure and uncommon photoluminescence of Sr2CeO4Eu3 phosphors were investigated in detail by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectrum, and photoluminescence spectrum, respectively. The XRD results demonstrate that the as-prepared Sr2CeO4 phosphor is single phase and well crystallized. For Sr2CeO4Eu3 phosphor, its excitation spectrum consists of a broad intense band from host and Eu3 -O2-charge transfer and a number of small peaks from Eu3 ion. The broad emission band originated from Sr2CeO4 host and Eu3 emission lines in the blue, green, and red regions coexist. Not only the characteristic transition lines from the lowest excited 5D0 level of Eu3 but also those from higher energy levels 5DJ (J=1,2)of Eu3 ions are observed. These unusual luminescence properties result from the low vibration energy of Sr2CeO4 host-lattice and different energy transfer process from host to activator.     

Luminescent properties of Ca2SiO4:Eu3+ red phosphor for trichromatic white light emitting diodes

The luminescent properties of Eu3 doped Ca2SiO4 red phosphors synthesized by the flux fusion reaction method were investigated. It was found that the excitation spectrum included two regions: the weak excitation band below 325 nm and strong narrow peaks above 325 nm. The main peak of the excitation band was located at 400 nm. The peaks located at 290 nm were assigned to the combination of the charge transfer transition of O-Eu, peaks above 325 nm (325, 385, 400, 470, 511, and 539 nm) were assigned to the f–f transitions of Eu3 . The emission spectrum was dominated by the red peak located at 612 nm due to the electric dipole transition of 5D0–7F2. In addition, the ef- fects of the Eu3 content and charge compensators of Li , Na , K , and Cl– ions on the emission intensity were investigated. The experiment results suggested that the strongest emission was obtained when the concentration of the Eu3 ions was 0.3 mol–1, and Li ions gave the best improvement to enhance the emission intensity. Ca2SiO4:Eu3 , Li was thus suitable for low-cost trichromatic white light emitting diodes (WLED) based on UV InGaN chip.     

A New Promising X-Ray Storage Phosphor BaBrCl:Eu2+

Photostimulated luminescence was observed in X-ray irradiated BaBrCl doped with Eu2 . It shows an emission band that peak at 413 nm, and two difference absorption spectra (DAS) bands that peak at ～550 nm and 675 nm respectively. The stimulation energy is lower than that of BaFX:Eu2 (X=Cl, Br), and matches the cheaper, more portable, and more convenient semiconductor laser better. The results indicate that BaBrCl:Eu2 shows positive potential as a promising X-ray storage phosphor for practical utilization.