Photoluminescence properties of Sm3＋-doped LiY（Mo04）2 red phosphors

A series of novel Sm3＋-doped LiY（MoO4）2 red phosphors under the UV excitation were synthesized by solid state reaction at 800 ℃ for 7 h. The data measured by X-ray diffraction （XRD） indicated that the samples were all pure phases of LiY（MoO4）2. Their excitation spectra had a broad band ranging from 250 to 350 nm and several sharp peaks. The centers of the peaks were located at about 365 nm （6H5/2→4D3/2）, 378 nm （6H5/2→rp7/2）, 406 nm （6H5/2→4FT/2）, 420 nm （6H5/2→6ps/2）, 442 nm （6H5/2→4Gg/2）, 471 nm （6H5/2→4I13/2） and 482 nm （6H5/2→419/2）, respectively. The strongest emission was excited by 406 nm, and the main emissions were located at 568 nm （4G5/2→6Hs/2）, 610 nm （4Gs/2→rH7/2）, 649 nm （4G5/2→6H9/2） and 710 nm （4Gs/2→6HII/2）. Photoluminescence prop- erties were determined for various concentrations of Sm3＋-doped LiY（MoO4）2 host, and the luminescence intensity had the best value when x=0.02 in LiYix（MoO4）2：xSm3＋.     

Synthesis and photoluminescent properties of Sr2Si5N8：Eu^2＋red phosphors for white light-emitting diodes

Highly efficient Sr2Si5N8：Eu^2＋red emitting phosphor was successfully synthesized by a cost-effective direct silicon nitrida-tion and gas-reduction method. The effects of synthesis parameters, including reaction temperature, heating rate and gas species, on the crystal structure and photoluminescence of the prepared phosphors were studied. Single-phase Sr2Si5N8：Eu^2＋phosphor was ob-tained at 1500℃ with a heating rate of 300℃/h under NH3-1 vol.%CH4 atmosphere using starting silicon and oxide powders. Silicon powder and high heating rate favored the achievement of the pure Sr2Si5N8 phase. Under near-UV to blue light excitation, the obtained Sr2Si5N8：Eu2＋phosphor showed a board red emission band centered at about 625 nm, which agreed well with the phosphors prepared by the conventional solid-state reaction. The possible reaction mechanism was also proposed based on the experimental observations.     

Enhanced photoluminescence of CaTiO3：Eu3＋ red phosphors prepared by H3BO3 assisted solid state synthesis

CaTiO₃:Eu³⁺ red phosphors were prepared using H₃BO₃ assisted solid state synthesis. The structure and morphology of the obtained sample were observed by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). And the luminescence property was measured using photoluminescence excitation (PLE) and photoluminescence (PL) spectra, respectively. In the excitation spectra, main excitation peaks of the prepared samples were centered at 397 and 465 nm, revealing that these phosphors could be excited by commercial GaN- and InGaN-typed light emitting diodes (LEDs). Dominant emission peaks of the phosphors were located at 616 nm, owing to the transition of ⁵D₀→⁷F₂ of Eu³⁺. In the optimum condition, CaTiO₃:3%Eu³⁺ phosphor was obtained at a sintering temperature of 1200 °C in air with a content of 20 mol.% H₃BO₃ addition. When excited by 397 nm irradiation, the PL intensity of as-prepared red phosphor was 2.2 times higher than that of samples obtained by traditional solid state synthesis, while the PL intensity was 3 times higher than that excited by 465 nm irradiation. The added H₃BO₃ improved the crystallinity, and increased the color purity, implying the potential to be a promising red phosphor in white light emitting diodes (WLEDs).     

Enhanced photoluminescence properties of （Y,Bi） BO_3：RE~（3＋） （RE=Eu,Tb） phosphors synthesized at low temperature

Eu3+ or Tb3+ doped Y(1-x)BixBO3 (0.1≤x≤0.4) phosphors were synthesized using the simple solid state method at low temperature from 700 to 870 ℃. The analysis of the X-ray diffraction (XRD) indicated that the system of Y(1-x)BixBO3 (0.1≤x≤0.4) had the same structure as that of YBO3. The excitation spectra, emission spectra and decay lifetimes of all samples were measured in detail. All the samples exhibited characteristic luminescence of Eu3+ or Tb3+. Y0.65Bi0.2Eu0.15BO3 and Y0.8Bi0.1Tb0.1BO3 samples had the...     

Broadband downconversion in YVO4：Tm3＋,Yb3＋ phosphors

An efficient near-infrared (NIR) downconversion (DC) by converting broadband ultraviolet (UV) into NIR was demonstrated in YVO4:Tm3+,Yb3+ phosphors. The phosphors were extensively characterized using various methods such as X-ray diffraction, photoluminescence excitation, photoluminescence spectra and decay lifetime to provide supporting evidence for DC process. Upon UV light varying from 260 to 350 nm or blue light (473 nm) excitation, an intense NIR emission of Yb3+ corresponding to transition of 2F5/2→2F7/2 peaking at 985 nm was generated. The visible emission, the NIR mission and the decay lifetime of the phosphors of various Yb3+ concentrations were investigated. Experimental results showed that the energy transfer from vanadate group to Yb3+ via Tm3+ was very efficient. Application of the broadband DC YVO4:Tm3+,Yb3+ phosphors might greatly enhance response of siliconbased solar cells.     

Photoluminescence properties of（Gd1-xEux）Ba3B9O18 red emitting phosphors

Eu3+-activated GdBa3B9O18 phosphors were prepared by solid-state reaction at high temperature, and their photoluminescence (PL) properties were investigated. (Gd1-xEux)Ba3B9O18 formed solid solutions in the range x=0-1.0. The optical band gaps calculated from absorption spectra were 5.54 eV for GdBa3B9O18 and 5.17 eV for EuBa3B9O18. Unactivated GdBa3B9O18 exhibited a typical characteristic excitation and emission of Gd3+ ion. The (Gd1-xEux)Ba3B9O18 phosphors showed well-known Eu3+ excitation and emission. The energy transfer from Gd3+ to Eu3+ was verified with PL spectra. The dependence of PL intensity on Eu3+ concentration was also studied in detail. The luminescence decay measurements indicated that the lifetimes of 5D0→7F1 transition of Eu3+ were in the order of millisecond.     

Luminescence investigation of Eu~（3＋）-Bi~（3＋） co-doped CaMoO_4 phosphor

A series of Eu³⁺-Bi³⁺ co-doped CaMoO₄ red phosphors were synthesized via the solid-sate reaction method. The crystal structures of the obtained samples were identified by X-ray powder diffraction (XRD). The photoluminescence property was investigated, and the results showed that the intensity of excitation spectra and emission spectra could be changed with different doping ratios of Bi³⁺/Eu³⁺. The proposed explanation of these changes was from the energy transfer between Bi³⁺ and Eu³⁺ and the unbalanced charge from the substitution of Eu³⁺ and Bi³⁺ for Ca²⁺ in CaMoO₄. The obtained samples are a promising red light emitting phosphor for the needs of different excitation sources with near-UV and blue GaN-based chips.     

Photoluminescent properties of SreSiO4：Eu^3＋ and Sr2SiO4：Eu^2＋ phosphors prepared by solid-state reaction method

Eu²⁺ and (or) Eu³⁺ doped Sr₂SiO₄ phosphors particles were synthesized by a conventional solid-state reaction technique, and their structural and optical properties were investigated. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) results showed that the obtained phosphors were composed of orthorhombic α'-Sr₂SiO₄ and monoclinic β-Sr₂SiO₄ phase. When excited under 256 nm, Sr₂SiO₄:Eu³⁺ phosphors showed intense emission in the red region. Sr₂SiO₄:Eu³⁺ phosphors exhibited white emissions (x=0.30, y=0.40, T_C=6500 K) ranging from 425 to 650 nm when it was excited by near-ultraviolet (near-UV) light, indicating that Sr₂SiO₄:Eu²⁺ was a good light-conversion phosphor candidate for near-UV chip.     

Synthesis and photoluminescence properties of a red emitting phosphor NaSr2（NbO3）5：RE3＋（RE=Sm,Pr） for white LEDs

Rare earth Sm3＋, Pr3＋doped NaSr2（NbO3）5 red phosphors were successfully synthesized. X-ray diffraction analysis indi-cated that all the samples were single phased. The luminescence property was investigated in detail by diffuse-reflectance spectra and photoluminescence spectra measurement. Both NaSr2（NbO3）5：Sm3＋and NaSr2（NbO3）5：Pr3＋phosphors showed strong absorption in near ultraviolet region, which was suitable for application in LEDs. When excited by UV light, they both emitted bright red emission with CIE chromaticity coordinates （0.603, 0.397） and （0.669, 0.330）, respectively. The optimal doping concentration of Sm3＋doped NaSr2（NbO3）5 was measured to be 0.04 and that for Pr3＋doped NaSr2（NbO3）5 was 0.01. The integral emission intensity was also measured and compared with the commercial red phosphor Y2O3：Eu3＋. The results indicated that NaSr2（NbO3）5：RE3＋（RE=Sm, Pr） have potential to serve as a red phosphor for UV pumped white LEDs.     

Photoluminescent properties of Eu3＋ and Tb3＋ codoped Gd2O3 nanowires and bulk materials

In this paper, the Gd2O3：Eu3＋,Tb3＋phosphors with different doping concentrations of Eu3＋and Tb3＋ions were prepared by a hydrothermal method for nanocrystals and the solid-phase method for microcrystals. The interaction of the doped ions with different concentrations and the luminescent properties of the nanocrystals and microcrystals were studied systematically. Their structure and morphology of Gd2O3：Eu3＋,Tb3＋phosphors were analyzed by means of X-ray powder diffraction （XRD）, transmission electron mi-croscopy （TEM） and scanning electron microscopy （SEM）. The photoluminescence （PL） properties of Gd2O3：Eu3＋,Tb3＋phosphors were also systematically investigated. The results indicated that when the concentration of doped Eu3＋was fixed at 1 mol.%, the emis-sion intensity of Eu3＋ions was degenerating with Tb3＋content increasing, while when the Tb3＋content was fixed at 1 mol.%, the emission intensity of Tb3＋ions reached a maximum when the concentration of Eu3＋was 2 mol.%, implying that the energy transfer from Eu3＋to Tb3＋took place. In addition, Tb3＋could inspire blue-green light and the Eu3＋could inspire red light. Therefore co-doping systems by controlling the doping concentration and the hosts are the potential white emission materials.     

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.     

Photoluminescence enhancement of red-emitting GdVO4：Eu and YVO4：Eu phosphors by adding zinc

We synthesized the rare-earth activated R0.94-xEu0.06ZnxVO4 (R: Gd and Y; 0≤x≤0.08) phosphors with a spherical morphology and a smooth surface by the ultrasonic spray pyrolysis. The annealed R0.94-xEu0.06ZnxVO4 crystallized in the tetragonal zircon type structure, belonging to the space group of I41/amd. The incorporation of a small amount of Zn to R0.94Eu0.06VO4 improved the emission characteristics. The emission intensities of the Gd0.88Eu0.06Zn0.06VO4 and Y0.9Eu0.06Zn0.04VO4 phosphors at 619 nm were 72% and 21% stronger than those of the Gd0.94Eu0.06VO4 and Y0.94Eu0.06VO4 phosphors, respectively. We demonstrated that the addition of Zn to R0.94Eu0.06VO4 was quite effective for improving the photoluminescent properties.     

Preparation and characterization of flower-like SrAIeO4：Eu^2＋,Dy^3＋ 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 diffusion (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 a universal flower-like morphology with crystallite size of about 1-2 μm. After being irradiated with ultraviolet (UV) light, the flower-like phosphor emitted long-lasting green phosphorescence with an excitation peak at 365 nm and emission peak at 500 nm which was ascribed to the characteristic 5d-4f transition of Eu²⁺. Both the PL spectra and the luminance decay curve revealed that this phosphor exhibited efficient luminescence and long lasting properties.     

Luminescent properties of blue long-lasting phosphorescence phosphors Sr6Al18Si2O37：Eu2＋,RE3＋

A series of novel blue long-lasting phosphorescence phosphors Sr6A118Si2037：Eu^2＋,RE^3＋ （RE3＋=Ho^3＋, Gd^3＋, Dy^3＋ and Pr^3＋） were prepared by the conventional high-temperature solid-state reaction in a reductive atmosphere. Their properties were systemati- cally investigated utilizing X-ray diffraction （XRD）, photoluminescence, phosphorescence and thermoluminescence （TL） spectra. The phosphors emitted blue light that was related to the emission of E~＋ due to 5d-4f transition. Bright blue long-lasting phosphorescence （LLP） could be observed after the excitation source was switched off. For the optimized sample, the blue long-lasting phosphores- cence could last for nearly 4 h in the light perception of the dark-adapted human eye （0.32 mcd/m2）. The effects of RE3＋ ions on phosphorescence properties of the phosphors were studied, and the results showed that the co-doping of RE^3＋ ions greatly enhanced the intensity of the peak around 315 K which was related to the long lasting phosphorescence of the phosphors at room temperature and consequently improved the performance of the blue phosphorescence such as intensity and persistent time.     

Hydrothermal synthesis and luminescent properties of Li_xEu_xSr_（1-2x）MoO_4 red phosphor

LixEuxSr1-2xMoO4 red phosphors were synthesized via a facile hydrothermal method with various reaction time and ion contents of Eu3+ and Li+.As-synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),thermogravimetry(TG),field emission scanning electron microscopy(FE-SEM) and fluorescence spectrophotometry.The XRD results revealed the formation of scheelite-like phosphor structures.The excitation spectra indicated the presence of two main excitation peaks located at 396 and 466 nm,suggesting that t...     

Luminescent properties and energy transfer of color-tunable Sr3Y2（SiO3）6：Ce3＋,Tb3＋ phosphors

Phosphors with controlled emission spectra are of great interest due to their application for white light emitting diodes.Herein, a new class of Sr3Y2（SiO3）6：Ce3＋,Tb3＋ phosphors were synthesized by a facile sol-gel combustion method. The phase structure,morphology, and luminescence properties of the phosphors were characterized by using powder X-ray diffraction（XRD）, scanning electron microscopy（SEM）, transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, and photoluminescence excitation and emission spectra,respectively. The results on luminescence properties indicated that co-doped Ce3＋ ions served as UV-light sensitizers with excitation energy partially transferred to Tb3＋ ions, leading to green emission from Tb3＋. Particularly, the corresponding emitting colors of the phosphors could be well-tuned from deep blue（0.16, 0.05） to green region（0.25, 0.45） by adjusting the molar ratio of Ce3＋/Tb3＋.     

Eu2＋ and Dy3＋ codoped （Ca,Sr）7（SiO3）6Cl2 highly efficient yellow phosphor

Eu2+ and Dy3+ codoped(Ca,Sr)7(SiO3)6Cl2 yellow phosphors were successfully synthesized by self-flux method. The structure, morphology and photoluminescence properties were investigated by X-ray diffraction(XRD), scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and photoluminescence spectra. The as-prepared phosphor showed a broad emission spectrum centered at 550 nm for Eu2+single-doped phosphor, while located at 548–544 nm for the Eu2+, Dy3+ codoped samples under excitation at 380 nm light. The emission intensity was greatly improved when Dy3+ was doped into the(Ca,Sr)7(SiO3)6Cl2:Eu2+ system. The composition-optimized sample with 3 mol.% of Dy3+ and constant 10 mol.% of Eu2+ exhibited a 220% PL enhancement compared to the phosphor with 10 mol.% Eu2+ single-doped. Meanwhile, it was found that the quantum efficiency of phosphor namely(Ca,Sr)7(SiO3)6Cl2:3 mol.% Dy3+, 10 mol.% Eu2+ could get up to 24.6%. The synthesized yellow-emitting(Ca,Sr)7(SiO3)6Cl2:Dy3+,Eu2+ is a promising candidate as high-efficiency yellow phosphor for NUV-excited white LEDs.     

Preparation and luminescence properties of the red-emitting phosphor（Sr1-xCax）2Si5N8：Eu^2＋ with different Sr/Ca ratios

A series of Eu2+-doped ternary nitride phosphors, with a formula of (Sr1-xCax)2Si5N8: Eu2+, were synthesized by high-temperature solid-state method. The structure and luminescence properties were characterized, indicating the potential application as a red phosphor in the phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes. The X-ray diffraction patterns showed that the Sr2Si5N8 and Ca2Si5N8 phases were generated at each end of (Sr1-xCax)2Si5N8: Eu2+ and coexisted in the range of 0.5≤x≤0.75. The emission spectra showed broad emission bands originating from the 4f65d1→4f7 transition of Eu2+ ions. The emission peak changed with the variations in Ca2+ concentration.     

Blue-green BaAl_2O_4：Eu~（2＋）,Dy~（3＋） phosphors synthesized via combustion synthesis method assisted by microwave irradiation

Blue-green luminescent BaAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ phosphor powders were synthesized via combustion synthesis method assisted by microwave irradiation in air. The phosphors were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and fluorescence spectrophotometer. The XRD results revealed that when the concentration of urea was over 3 times higher than theoretical quantities, a BaAl2O4 single hexagonal phase was obtained. The SEM results revealed that the surface of the BaAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ pow...     

Luminescence properties of Eu2＋ -doped Ba3Si6O12N2 green phosphor： concentration quenching and thermal stability

The efficient Eu2+ -doped Ba3 Si6O12N2 green phosphors were prepared by a traditional solid state reaction method under N2 /H2 atmosphere at a temperature up to 1350 oC for 12h. Photoluminescence (PL) properties showed a broad emission band with a peak of 525 nm and the full width of half-emission maximums (FWHM) of 70 nm under 460 nm light irradiation. The X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the synthesized powder demonstrated its pure phase and excellent crystallization. Quenching concentration in this phosphor was found to be 0.3. The mechanisms of concentration quenching and redshift of emission peak with increasing concentration of Eu2+ were studied. The temperature dependence measurement of this green phosphor revealed excellent thermal quenching property compared to silicate green phosphor. It is believed that Ba3 Si6O12N2 :Eu2+ is an excellent green phosphor for UV or blue chip based white LEDs.