Luminescence of Eu2+ in Barium Octoborat

The luminescences of Eu2+ in low- and high-temperature modified BaB8O13 are reported. The valance change from Eu3+ to Eu2+ is observed when the samples are prepared in air. Eu2+ shows f-d transition at room temperature under UV excitation. The temperature dependency of the emission of Eu2+ in the hosts is studied. Multiple crystallographic sites for Eu2+ in the lattice are observed.     

不同晶型La2O3：Eu3＋纳米棒的制备及发光性质

以阴离子交换树脂为原料,液相反应制备了不同晶型La2O3：Eu3＋纳米棒,通过XRD、SEM、HRTEM和EDS对La2O3：Eu3＋纳米棒进行了分析和表征,结果表明,经650℃焙烧处理后制备的六方La203：Eu3＋纳米棒,直径为40～100nm,长度约2μm;当焙烧温度升高到850℃时,相变为立方相结构;利用D荧光光谱确定La2O3：Eu3＋纳米棒的最佳监测波长和激发波长,观察到在394nm的激发波长下Eu3＋在六方和立方晶型La2O3纳米棒中的主发射峰均为5D0→7F2跃迁,分别位于615nm和625nm处,且Eu3＋在六方相结构中的发光性质优于立方相结构。     

Fabrication and luminescent enhancement of Eu3+-doped Y2O3@YOF core-shell nanocrystals

In this paper, a two-step synthesis method for preparing Eu3+ ion-doped Y2O3@YOF core-shell nanocrystals is introduced. Eu3+ ion-doped Y2O3@YOF core-shell nanocrystals were prepared by combining an autocombustion process with a low temperature solid state reaction. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), photoluminescence (PL) and fluorescence decay were employed to characterize the prepared samples. The results of XRD, TEM and EDS indicated that the products prepared by this method were not a mixture of Y2O3:Eu3+ and YOF:Eu3+ nanocrystals, but Eu3+ ion-doped Y2O3@YOF core-shell nanocrystals. Compared with Y2O3:Eu3+ nanocrystals, a 20% increment in luminescence intensity was observed in the Eu3+ ion-doped Y2O3@YOF core-shell nanocrystals, thus suggesting that coating with a YOF:Eu3+-shell can efficiently block the nonradiative relaxation channels that are induced by surface defect states.     

Preparation and luminescence of nano-sized In(2)O(3) and rare-earth co-doped SiO(2) thin films

The sol-gel method was used to prepare SiO(2) thin films co-doped with In(2)O(3) nano-particles and Eu(3+). The formation of nano-sized In(2)O(3) particles after annealing at 900?°C was confirmed by the x-ray diffraction technique. A novel phase transition from a hexagonal rhombic centered to a body centered cubic structure of In(2)O(3) nano-particles was observed at around 1100?°C. It is found that the particle size and the particle density of In(2)O(3) can be tuned by changing the annealing temperature and the indium doping concentration, respectively. The characteristic emission bands from Eu(3+) ions can be observed at room temperature and the luminescence intensity is increased 20 times by introducing In(2)O(3) nano-particles into Eu(3+)-doped silica films. The integrated luminescence intensity was gradually enhanced by increasing the In(3+) concentration, suggesting effective energy transfer from nano-sized In(2)O(3) to Eu(3+) ions.     

Y2O3：Eu超微粉末的合成及发光性质研究

本文用络合－沉淀法制备了Ｙ２Ｏ３：Ｅｕ超微粉末，平均粒径０．０４μｍ－０．１μｍ，ＸＲＤ分析为立方晶系，试验结果表明，Ｙ２Ｏ３：Ｅｕ的平均粒径和相对亮率随焙烧温度的增加而明显增加；超微状态下的Ｙ２Ｏ３：Ｅｕ相对亮度低；Ｙ２Ｏ３：Ｅｕ的平均粒径对相对亮度有很大的影响。     

掺Eu的γ-La2S3的低温合成机理及其发光特性研究

采用CS2硫化法制备γ-La2S3时,通过掺入Eu离子,使γ-La2S3的生成温度降低500℃以上,在700℃就能得到稳定的γ-La2S3。掺入的Eu离子,充当γ-La2S3成核的晶种,从而降低γ-La2S3的生成温度。一部分Eu2+通过不等价取代La3+,同时在晶格中形成S空位以保持电中性;另一部分Eu2+则填入γ-La2S3的S4四面体空洞,从而稳定了γ-La2S3的晶体结构,使其能够在1100℃下仍能保持稳定。在硫化反应过程中,Eu的掺杂使相变过程发生变化,La2S3不再经过β→γ相变,而直接由介稳相LaS2转变为γ-La2S3。光谱分析表明,在244nm紫外光激发下,掺Eu的γ-La2S3在280、390以及570nm处有3个发射带,且390nm发射峰非常强,可能源于缺陷发光,而Eu2+的发光很弱或不发光。     

Luminescence study on Eu(3+) doped Y(2)O(3) nanoparticles: particle size, concentration and core-shell formation effects

Nanoparticles of Eu(3+) doped Y(2)O(3) (core) and Eu(3+) doped Y(2)O(3) covered with Y(2)O(3) shell (core-shell) are prepared by urea hydrolysis for 3?h in ethylene glycol medium at a relatively low temperature of 140?°C, followed by heating at 500 and 900?°C. Particle sizes determined from x-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopic studies are 11 and 18?nm for 500 and 900?°C heated samples respectively. Based on the luminescence studies of 500 and 900?°C heated samples, it is confirmed that there is no particle size effect on the peak positions of Eu(3+) emission, and optimum luminescence intensity is observed from the nanoparticles with a Eu(3+) concentration of 4-5?at.%. A luminescence study establishes that the Eu(3+) environment in amorphous Y (OH)(3) is different from that in crystalline Y(2)O(3). For a fixed concentration of Eu(3+) doping, there is a reduction in Eu(3+) emission intensity for core-shell nanoparticles compared to that of core nanoparticles, and this has been attributed to the concentration dilution effect. Energy transfer from the host to Eu(3+) increases with increase of crystallinity.     

Characterization and luminescence of Eu3+ ions doped 12CaO 7Al2O3 nanopowders

Eu3+ ions doped 12CaO 7Al2O3 (C12A7) powders with different Eu3+ concentrations were prepared by sol-gel combined with solid state reaction method. The results of XRD and Raman spectra showed that single cubic phase polycrystalline C12A7:Eu3+ powders were prepared. The absorption peaks attributed to f-f transition of Eu3+ ion can be observed, indicating that Eu3+ had been incorporated into C12A7 lattice site. Visible PL peaks around 578, 588, 614 nm were ascribed to 5D0 --> 7FJ (J = 0, 1, 2) transitions of Eu3+ under the excitation of 488 nm line. The PL of C12A7:Eu3+ showed the strongest emission intensity at Eu3+ concentration of 0.5 at%. Two different types of Eu3+ centers were identified by the two lines from 5D0 --> 7F0 transition emission. The doping mechanism of C12A7:Eu3+ might be attributed to Eu3+ ions substitution for two types of Ca2+ lattice sites in C12A7. The temperature dependent PL spectra of Eu-doped C12A7 were measured in the range from 100 to 300 K under the excitation of 488 nm laser line. The PL intensities as a function of temperature were well fitted by using a unified theoretical model, considering thermal activation and nonradiative energy transfer processes.     

GdAlO3∶Eu3+荧光粉的合成及发光特性研究

研究了不同退火机制下GdAlO3∶Eu3+荧光粉的光谱特性。采用高温固相反应法在空气气氛和还原气氛中分别合成了GdAlO3∶Eu3+荧光粉,讨论了在烧结过程中产生的色心的光谱性质及其对GdAlO3∶Eu3+发光强度、激发光谱和O2--Eu3+电荷迁移带位置的影响。研究了后退火对GdAlO3∶Eu3+光谱特性的影响,进一步解释了VUV激发下的能量传递机制。根据烧结气氛、烧结温度和后退火对色心以及GdAlO3∶Eu3+光谱特性的影响,找到了一条能有效消除色心获得高荧光强度的两步反应合成路线。     

The effects of Mn2+ doping on the luminescence properties of 12CaO 7Al2O:Eu2+ nanocrystal phosphor

The long lasting blue phosphorescence (LLP) and photostimulated luminescence (PSL) after ultraviolet light irradiation at room temperature in 12CaO 7Al2O3:xEu2+, yMn2+ (x = 0, 0.001; y = 0, 0.01) prepared by the chemical co-precipitation method were observed. It was shown that novel oxide 12CaO 7Al2O3:Eu2+, Mn2+ (C12A7:Eu2+, Mn2+) with unique nanocage structure can store energy when irradiated with 365 nm photons. And photon energy can be subsequently released by exposed to 980 nm light. The codopant Mn2+ enhances the intensity of the persistent phosphorescence and PSL due to the existence of more shallow and new deeper electron traps in C12A7: Eu2+, Mn2+. A model for energy storing and recovering and the detailed mechanism of PSL are presented through comparing with the luminescence properties of the co-doped C12A7:Eu2+, Mn2+ and C12A7:Eu2+.     

Luminescence properties of nano-crystalline Ba3MgSi2O8:Eu2+, Mn2+ phosphors

Ba3MgSi2O8:Eu2+, Mn2+ phosphors were synthesized by the sol-gel method and high temperature solid-state reaction method, respectively. XRD (X-ray diffraction), FT-IR (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy), PL (photoluminescence spectra), and PLE (photoluminescence excitation spectra) were measured to characterize the samples. Emission and excitation spectra of our Ba3MgSi2O8:Eu2+, Mn2+ phosphors monitored at 441, 515, and 614 nm are depicted in the paper. The emission intensities of 441 and 515 nm emission bands increase with increasing Eu2+ concentration, while the peak intensity of the 614 nm band increases with increasing Mn2+ concentration. We conclude that the 515 nm emission band is attributed to the 4f(6)5d transition of Eu2+ ions substituted by Ba2+ sites in Ba2SiO4. The 441 nm emission band originates from Eu2+ ions, while the 614 nm emission band originates from Mn2+ ions of Ba3MgSi2O8:Eu2+, Mn2+. Nano-crystalline Ba3MgSi2O8:Eu2+, Mn2+ phosphors prepared by the sol-gel method show higher color rendering and better color temperature in comparison with the samples prepared by high temperature solid-state reaction method.     

高温高压合成的硅酸锶铕铋的发光特性

用高温高压方法合成了Ｓｒ２ＳｉＯ４：Ｅ３＋ｕ，Ｂｉ３＋和ＳｒＳｉＯ３：Ｅｕ３＋，Ｂｉ３＋研究了合成压力对其发光性能的影响，与用溶胶－凝胶共沉淀法和常压高温法合成的产品作比较．常压制备的ＳｒＳｉＯ３：Ｅｕ３＋，Ｂｉ３＋为六角结构，而在２．３４—４．１０ＧＰＳ的合成压力范围内，它转变为反正交结构；常压下Ｓｒ２ＳｉＯ４：Ｅｕ３＋，Ｂｉ３＋为单斜结构，在４．２ＧＰａ的合成压力下，未发现其结构相变．高压合成产物的发光强度和相对量子发光效率降低，半宽度明显增加，且伴有红移发生．发光强度的改变是压致晶场的变化引起的     

Process of Photoluminescence and Photostimulated Luminescence in BaFBr:Eu Phosphors

The photoluminescence (PL) and photostimulated luminescence (PSL) of BaFBr:Eu phosphors are reported. In the photoluminescence of BaFBr:Eu, the emission of Eu2+ , e-h recombination and Eu3+ have been observed, while in the photostimulated luminescence only the emission of Eu2+ was observed. This phenomenon may be explained well by the suggestion of a two-band model for the host emission in which the host emission energy may transfer to Eu2+. The difference of excitation in those two processes results in different transfer rates which makes the PL and PSL emission different.     

BaFCl：Eu^2＋,Eu^3＋的光激励发光过程

本文首次报道了ＢａＦＣｌ：Ｅｕ＾２＋,Ｅｕ＾３＋的光激励发光。实验结果发现,在ＢａＦＣｌ：Ｅｕ中Ｅｕ＾３＋对Ｅｕ＾２＋的光激励发光有增强作用。在ＢａＦＣｌ：Ｅｕ的光致发射光谱中同时观察到对Ｅｕ＾２＋、Ｅｕ＾３＋及基质的本征发射,而光激励发射光谱中只观察到Ｅｕ＾２＋的发射,表明光致发光与光激励发光存在着很大的差异。这些结果表明,发光中心Ｅｕ＾２＋、Ｅｕ＾３＋及基质之间存在着相互作用和能量传递。本文提     

Structure, charge transfer bands and photoluminescence of nanocrystals tetragonal and monoclinic ZrO2:Eu

Eu(3+)-doped tetragonal and monoclinic ZrO2 (called t-ZrO2:Eu and m-ZrO2:Eu, respectively) nanoparticles were prepared using the Pechini sol-gel process. The samples were characterized via X-ray diffraction (XRD) and field-emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and with photoluminescence spectra. The influences of the Eu3+ concentration and the fired temperature on the crystal phase composition of the tetragonal and monoclinic ZrO2:Eu were reported. The typical interesting photoluminescence (PL) properties of the t-ZrO2:Eu and m-ZrO2:Eu nanoparticles were presented. In the t-ZrO2:Eu and m-ZrO2:Eu, the main emission peaks were at 607 and 615 nm, respectively, both of which originated from the 5D0-7F2 transition. The excitation band of the t-ZrO2:Eu powder with a lower Eu3+ doping concentration that was obtained at a low temperature (450 degrees C) consisted of a broad band of 230-500 nm. Both broad excitation bands in the t-ZrO2:Eu and m-ZrO2:Eu were ascribed to the O(2-) - Eu3+ charge transfer (CT) transition. The reason was discussed based on the relationship between the CT energy and its crystal structure. The CT energy of m-ZrO2:Eu is higher than that of t-ZrO2:Eu. A detailed chemical bond analysis was performed to explore the CT energy difference between t-ZrO2: Eu and m-ZrO2:Eu.     

Electrical Characterization of p-Type Pb1−x Eu x Te

The transport properties of p-type Pb_1?x Eu _x Te epitaxial layers were studied as a function of Eu content, temperature, and magnetic field. The low-temperature hole mobility is drastically reduced when the Eu concentration is increased from 0 to 6%, while the hole concentration remains almost constant. A metal-insulator transition was observed for x ≈ 0.04, which is probably induced by the disorder caused by the introduction of Eu. For temperatures down to 10 K, only positive magnetoresistance has been observed at low magnetic fields. An anomalous behavior of the resistivity as a function of temperature has been detected for a Eu content about 5%, which is attributed to the resonance between the localized Eu 4f level and the valence band maximum.     

红色长余辉发光材料CaS:Eu~(2+),Tm~(3+)的制备研究

用高温固相法合成制备了红色长余辉发光材料CaS:Eu~(2+),Tm~(3+)。用X射线粉晶衍射 (XRD)对合成产物进行了分析。用荧光光度计测定了合成产物的激发波长与发射波长 ,确定了Eu2 +和Tm3 +的最佳用量以及最佳灼烧条件为 115 0℃ ,并对制备过程中助熔剂种类对发光性能的影响进行了探讨     

Efficient doping and energy transfer from ZnO to Eu3+ ions in Eu(3+)-doped ZnO nanocrystals

Successful doping of Eu3+ ions into ZnO nanocrystals has been realized by using a low temperature wet chemical doping technique. The substitution of Eu3+ for Zn2+ is shown to be dominant in the Eu-doped ZnO nanocrystals by analyzing the X-ray diffraction patterns, transmission electron microscopy images, Raman and selectively excited photoluminescence spectra. Measurement of the luminescence from the samples shows that the excited ZnO transfers the excited energy efficiently to the doped Eu3+ ions, giving rise to efficient emission at red spectral region. The red emission quantum yield is measured to be 31% at room temperature. The temperature dependence of photoluminescence and the photoluminescence excitation spectra have also been investigated, showing strong energy coupling between the ZnO host and Eu3+ ions through free and bound excitons. The result indicates that Eu3+ ion-doped ZnO nanocrystals are promising light-conversion materials and have potential application in highly distinguishable emissive flat panel display and LED backlights.     

Thermoluminescence in fluorapatite doped with Eu2O3 and PbO

Thermoluminescence (TL) of fluorapatite Ca5(PO4)3F doped with Eu2O3 has been investigated for UV and X ray irradiation. Two TL glow peaks for the Eu2O3 doped sample appeared in the temperature regions about (1) 353 to 380 K and (2) 508 to 510 K, when heated at rate of 20 K.min(-1) after UV or X ray irradiation at room temperature. It has been found that the peak 2 (508 to 510 K) intensity of the samples doubly doped with Eu2O3 and PbO became strong compared with that doped with only Eu or Pb ions. From the TL spectra for the Ca5(PO4)3F doped activators, it is concluded that the TL of Eu2+ ions is sensitised by the existence of Pb2+ ions. On the other hand, the TL of Eu3+ ions is not intensified by addition of PbO. The TL emission may be due to the recombination reaction: Eu3+ + e-->Eu2+*-->Eu2+ + hv. EU2+ + hole --> Eu3+* --> Eu3+ + hv. The 510 K TL peak may be also being suitable for use as a dosemeter.     

Synthesis, characterization and dielectric properties of europium-doped barium titanate nanopowders

Europium-doped cubic barium titanate (BT) nanocrystals with % [Eu/Ti] mol ratio varying from 0.05 to 0.25 were prepared through hydrothermal route. The nano nature of these powders was confirmed by XRD and TEM studies. Pellets were prepared after calcining the powders at 1000 °C for 2 h. These pellets were annealed at 200, 500, 700 and 1000 °C for 2 h at each temperature and used for dielectric measurements. Raman spectra of two typical pellets with %[Eu/Ti] Eu/Ti mol ratios of 0.15 and 0.25 showed all the peaks characteristic of tetragonal BaTiO₃. Pure BT showed a low dielectric constant (DC) with a value of 398. Doping with small amounts of Eu resulted in many fold increase of DC values. A maximum value of 10576 at 1 KHz frequency was observed for the sample with % [Eu/Ti] mol ratio of 0.15. Lowering of Curie temperature T_c (95 to 110 °C) was observed for pure as well as Eu-doped barium titanate.