水热合成LuF3∶Yb3+，Er3+微晶及其上转换发射与温度传感特性

通过在不同pH值下的简易水热法合成不同Yb³⁺离子（n_Yb³⁺/n_Lu³⁺=5%~15%）和Er³⁺离子（n_Er³⁺/n_Lu³⁺=1%~5%）掺杂浓度的LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺微晶荧光粉。发现pH值对正交相LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺的合成起着关键作用。在980 nm激发下,LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺荧光体呈现出以523 nm（²H_11/2→⁴I_15/2）和539 nm（⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2）为中心的强绿光上转换（UC）发射以及以660 nm（⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2）为中心弱红光上转换发射。通过使用X射线衍射（XRD）和光致发光（PL）分析测定了最强发射强度的Er³⁺和Yb³⁺的最佳掺杂浓度。浓度依赖性研究表明,达到最强的绿光上转换发光时最佳掺杂浓度为10% Yb³⁺,2% Er³⁺。通过改变泵浦功率来研究LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺荧光粉UC发光机制。通过980 nm二极管激光器在293~573 K的范围内研究了在523和539 nm处的2个绿光UC发射带的荧光强度比（FIR）的温度依赖性,发现在490 K得到最大灵敏度约为15.3×10^-4 K^-1。这表明LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺荧光体可应用于具有高灵敏度的光学温度传感器。     

基于油酸辅助水热法制备NaLuF4:Ln3+及光谱性质

采用油酸辅助水热法合成了具有上下转换发光性能的NaLuF₄∶Ce³⁺、NaLuF₄∶Ce³⁺,Tb³⁺、NaLuF₄∶Yb³⁺,Tm³⁺、NaLuF₄∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺以及NaLuF₄∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺,Tm³⁺荧光粉材料。X射线衍射（XRD）表征结果表明产物各个衍射峰与标准卡片PDF#27-0726较好的吻合,得到六方相NaLuF₄晶体。扫描电镜（SEM）显示产物形貌为六棱柱,由粒径分布图可知属于微米级材料。NaLuF₄基质中单掺Ce³⁺时,研究掺杂浓度对样品发光性能的影响表明NaLuF₄∶0.09Ce³⁺的发光强度最大。双掺Ce³⁺、Tb³⁺时,详细讨论了NaLuF₄基质中Ce³⁺→Tb³⁺的能量传递机制,可认为是偶极-四极作用。在980 nm激光激发下,增大Yb³⁺的掺杂浓度可以使Er³⁺的红（⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2）/绿（²H_11/2→⁴I_15/2,⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2）光发射比例增大,Er³⁺的红光和绿光发射过程均属于双光子发射,Tm³⁺的蓝光发射过程属于三光子发射,并且NaLuF₄∶0.20Yb³⁺,0.005Er³⁺,0.005Tm³⁺样品实现了白光发射（x=0.335,y=0.385）。     

水热合成LuF3:Yb3+,Er3+微晶及其上转换发射与温度传感特性

通过在不同pH值下的简易水热法合成不同Yb³⁺离子（n_YB³⁺/n_Lu³⁺=5%~15%）和Er³⁺离子（n_Er³⁺/n_Lu³⁺=1%~5%）掺杂浓度的LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺微晶荧光粉。发现pH值对正交相LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺的合成起着关键作用。在980 nm激发下,LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺荧光体呈现出以523 nm（²H_11/2→⁴I_15/2）和539 nm（⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2）为中心的强绿光上转换（UC）发射以及以660 nm（⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2）为中心弱红光上转换发射。通过使用X射线衍射（XRD）和光致发光（PL）分析测定了最强发射强度的Er³⁺和Yb³⁺的最佳掺杂浓度。浓度依赖性研究表明,达到最强的绿光上转换发光时最佳掺杂浓度为10% Yb³⁺,2% Er³⁺。通过改变泵浦功率来研究LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺荧光粉UC发光机制。通过980 nm二极管激光器在293~573 K的范围内研究了在523和539 nm处的2个绿光UC发射带的荧光强度比（FIR）的温度依赖性,发现在490 K得到最大灵敏度约为15.3×10^-4 K^-1。这表明LuF₃∶Yb³⁺,Er³⁺荧光体可应用于具有高灵敏度的光学温度传感器。     

荧光材料GdOCl：Er3+,Yb3+的深红-近红外发光研究

采用高温固相合成法制备了Er³⁺,Yb³⁺双掺杂的GdOCl荧光材料,并研究其荧光性能。该双掺杂体系荧光粉吸收紫外光,发出红色（619 nm）和近红外（~979 nm）荧光。在这些荧光材料中,1个Er³⁺离子可以有效将其能量转移给2个Yb³⁺离子。通过改变Yb³⁺掺杂浓度,对比Gd_{0.998 5-y}OCl：0.0015Er³⁺,yYb³⁺中的Er³⁺的发射光谱和不同检测波长的荧光寿命变化特点,对Er³⁺-Yb³⁺ 发生量子剪裁的能级进行分析和指认,并计算了能量转化效率（η）和量子效率（Q）。正是由于具备这种荧光性能,该荧光材料体系有望在荧光太阳能收集器以及军事和医学的红外显示和探测技术中获得应用。     

低温凝胶燃烧法合成Y2O3∶Er3+，Yb3+纳米晶上转换发光材料

分别以柠檬酸和甘氨酸为燃烧剂,采用低温凝胶燃烧法合成了Er³⁺、Yb³⁺共掺Y₂O₃纳米晶粉体。通过TG-DSC、XRD、SEM等分析手段对两种燃烧剂所对应的反应过程及纳米晶粉体的物理性能进行了分析,结果表明甘氨酸法具有更高的反应效率、更好的粉体分散性及粒径均匀性。在980 nm激光二极管(LD)激发下,对甘氨酸法所得样品的上转换发光性能分析表明,绿光和红光发射谱带分别来自于Er³⁺的⁴S_3/2/ ²H_11/2→ ⁴I_15/2和⁴F_9/2→ ⁴I_15/2跃迁。此外,对Er³⁺和Yb³⁺掺杂浓度、粉体煅烧温度对纳米晶样品上转换发光性能的影响进行了讨论。     

Er3+-Yb3+掺杂SiO2-SrO-NaF玻璃陶瓷的制备及表征

采用熔融晶化法制备了主晶相为SrF₂的Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺透明氟氧化物玻璃陶瓷,利用DSC、XRD、SEM、UV-Vis-NIR和荧光光谱对样品的结构、形貌、发光性能进行了测试与表征。研究表明：该体系玻璃最佳热处理温度为620℃,最佳热处理时间为2 h,并讨论了Yb³⁺不同掺杂浓度对Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺玻璃陶瓷样品上转换发光性能的影响,确定Er³⁺-Yb³⁺最佳掺杂浓度比为1：7,同时观察到了明亮的绿光（522,540 nm）和较弱的红光（656 nm）,对Er³⁺和Yb³⁺之间的能量传递过程进行了讨论。     

Er3+，Yb3+共掺杂NaY(WO4)2上转换荧光粉的制备及其发光性能

应用传统水热法合成出具有四方白钨矿结构的NaY（WO₄）₂微米颗粒及一系列Er³⁺/Yb³⁺共掺杂NaY（WO₄）₂上转换荧光粉。利用XRD、SEM、TEM、HRTEM、粒度分布和上转换发光光谱对样品的物相、形貌及上转换发光性能进行分析表征。结果表明,pH值对于制备具有同一形貌的纯相NaY（WO₄）₂微米颗粒发挥重要作用。随着pH值的升高,可以完成从八面体到拟立方体再到片状颗粒的形貌转变。在980 nm近红外光激发下,观测到525及553 nm处的强绿光发射,对应Er³⁺的²H_11/2→⁴I_15/2与⁴S_3/2→ ⁴I_15/2跃迁,以及650~680 nm范围内的弱红光发射,对应Er³⁺的⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2跃迁,且绿、红光上转换发射均属于双光子过程。此外,通过调节NaY（WO₄）₂：Er³⁺,Yb³⁺荧光粉中Yb³⁺的浓度,可实现对绿光色度的有效控制。     

试验优化设计Er3+-Yb3+共掺杂Gd2Ti2O7上转换发光特性

采用溶胶-凝胶（Sol-gel）法制备了Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺杂Gd₂Ti₂O₇纳米晶粉末,通过试验优化设计的理论建立了Er³⁺-Yb³⁺掺杂浓度与发光强度的回归方程,利用遗传算法优化计算出方程的最优解Er³⁺、Yb³⁺掺杂浓度分别为5.60%（物质的量分数）和13.43%。Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺杂Gd₂Ti₂O₇纳米晶粉末为单一面心立方Gd₂Ti₂O₇相结构,随Yb³⁺共掺杂浓度增加,X射线衍射峰逐渐向高角偏移。在976 nm激光激发下,Er³⁺-Yb³⁺共掺杂Gd₂Ti₂O₇获得了分别对应于Er³⁺的²H_11/2/⁴S_3/2→⁴I_15/2和⁴F_9/2→⁴I_15/2跃迁的绿色和红色上转换发光,且绿色和红色发光均为双光子吸收过程。研究了最优样品上转换发光与温度之间的关系,发现绿色上转换发光具有优良的温度传感特性,对红色上转换发光的温度猝灭进行了解释。     

共沉淀法合成Yb3+∶Y2O3纳米粉及透明陶瓷的性能

以Y₂O₃为基质材料,掺杂不同含量的Yb³⁺,采用共沉淀法制备出性能良好的Yb³⁺∶Y₂O₃纳米粉,将粉体在1 700 ℃和真空度为1×10^-3 Pa下烧结5 h得到Yb³⁺∶Y₂O₃透明陶瓷。用XRD、TEM、UV-Vis、FL分别对样品的结构、形貌和发光性能进行了研究。结果表明：Yb³⁺完全固溶于Y₂O₃的立方晶格中,Yb³⁺∶Y₂O₃粉体大小均匀,近似球形,尺寸约40～60 nm。Yb³⁺∶Y₂O₃透明陶瓷相对密度为99.7%,在波长600～800 nm范围内其透光率达到80%。Yb³⁺∶Y₂O₃透明陶瓷在950 nm处吸收线宽达到26 nm,在1 031 nm和1 076 nm处的发射线宽分别为13 nm和17 nm。     

Ag@SiO2@Y2O3:RE3+（RE=Eu,Tb）核壳结构发光材料的制备与性能

采用均相沉淀法制备了Ag@SiO2@(Y,RE)(OH)CO3.H2O(RE=Eu,Tb)核壳结构微球,经过700℃焙烧后成功制备出Ag@SiO2@Y2O3:RE3+(RE=Eu,Tb)核壳结构发光材料。XRD谱图表明Ag核具有结晶良好的面心立方结构;SiO2层为无定型;Y2O3层为立方晶系。FTIR谱图表明核壳之间以化学键相结合。TEM照片表明合成了核壳结构的表面光滑的复合微球,分散良好,大小均匀,Ag核的粒径分布为50±20 nm;SiO2层的厚度为20～30 nm;Y2O3:RE3+(RE=Eu,Tb)层厚度约为125 nm。电子衍射图像表明Ag@SiO2@Y2O3:RE3+(RE=Eu,Tb)为多晶结构。UV-Vis光谱表明表面包覆使Ag离子的等离子体共振吸收峰发生了红移。荧光光谱表明Ag@SiO2@Y2O3:Eu3+具有Eu3+的特征红光发射,Ag@SiO2@Y2O3:Tb3+具有Tb3+的特征绿光发射,但是发光强度均比纯的Y2O3:RE3+有所减弱,说明贵金属的引入对稀土Y2O3:RE3+(RE=Eu,Tb)的发光起到了荧光猝灭的作用。     

Preparation and up-conversion fluorescence of rare earth (Er or Yb/Er)-doped TiO2 nanobelts

Anatase TiO₂ nanobelts doped with rare earth (RE) ions Yb³⁺, Er³⁺ or Yb³⁺/Er³⁺ have been prepared using layered titanate nanobelts (LTO NBs) with RE ions as the precursor obtained by ion-exchange between LTO NBs and RE ions under hydrothermal process. Various measurement results demonstrate that the RE ions have doped into the lattice of TiO₂, and the Er³⁺ or Yb³⁺/Er³⁺ doped nanobelts show strong visible up-conversion (UC) fluorescence under 980 nm excitation. The UC emission intensity of LTO NBs embedded with Er³⁺ or Yb³⁺/Er³⁺ is slightly higher than that of the corresponding TiO₂ nanobelts doped with RE ions, whereas higher RE doping content leads to the decrease of UC emission intensity due to the concentration-quenching effect.     

Rare‐Earth‐Based Nanoparticles with Simultaneously Enhanced Near‐Infrared (NIR)‐Visible (Vis) and NIR‐NIR Dual‐Conversion Luminescence for Multimodal Imaging

Multifunctional NaGdF₄:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺,Nd³⁺@NaGdF₄:Nd³⁺ core–shell nanoparticles (called Gd:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺,Nd³⁺@Gd:Nd³⁺ NPs) with simultaneously enhanced near‐infrared (NIR)‐visible (Vis) and NIR‐NIR dual‐conversion (up and down) luminescence (UCL/DCL) properties were successfully synthesized. The resulting core–shell NPs simultaneously emitted enhanced UCL at 522, 540, and 660 nm and DCL at 980 and 1060 nm under the excitation of a 793 nm laser. The enhanced UCL and DCL can be explained by complex energy‐transfer processes, Nd³⁺→Yb³⁺→Er³⁺ and Nd³⁺→Yb³⁺, respectively. The effects of Nd³⁺ concentration and shell thickness on the UCL/DCL properties were systematically investigated. The UCL and DCL properties of NPs were observed under the optimal conditions: a shell Nd³⁺ content of 20 % and a shell thickness of approximately 5 nm. Moreover, the Gd:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺,Nd³⁺@Gd:20 % Nd³⁺ NPs exhibited remarkable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) properties similar to that of a clinical agent, Omniscan. Thus, the core–shell NPs with excellent UCL/DCL/magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) properties have great potential for both in vitro and in vivo multimodal bioimaging.     

基于NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+上转换发光纳米晶的复合微球组装及其光动力活性研究

采用微乳液法,以NaYF₄:Yb³⁺,Er³⁺纳米晶为发光基元,肽菁锌(ZnPc)光敏分子与十八碳烯-马来酸酐共聚物(PMAO)为功能分子,一步组装获得了NaYF₄-ZnPc-PMAO复合微球,此微球同时具备成像与光动力活性功能,NaYF₄可作为低生物背景的荧光成像剂,同时其上转换发光可以敏化ZnPc用于光动力活性研究,PMAO分子经过简单的水解反应即可实现表面羧基功能化。TEM,Zeta电位与PL测试证实了微球的结构与性能。利用荧光共聚焦成像技术实现了对Hela细胞的发光成像;进一步通过单线态氧监测及980 nm光照下的MTT法细胞活性测试表明微球具有光动力活性功能。     

基于NaYF_4∶Yb~(3+),Er~(3+)上转换发光纳米晶的复合微球组装及其光动力活性

采用微乳液法,以NaYF4∶Yb3+,Er3+纳米晶为发光基元,肽菁锌(Zn Pc)光敏分子与十八碳烯-马来酸酐共聚物(PMAO)为功能分子,一步组装获得了NaYF4-Zn Pc-PMAO复合微球,此微球同时具备成像与光动力活性功能,NaYF4可作为低生物背景的荧光成像剂,同时其上转换发光可以敏化Zn Pc用于光动力活性研究,PMAO分子经过简单的水解反应即可实现表面羧基功能化。TEM,Zeta电位与PL测试证实了微球的结构与性能。利用荧光共聚焦成像技术实现了对Hela细胞的发光成像;进一步通过单线态氧监测及980 nm光照下的MTT法细胞活性测试表明微球具有光动力活性功能。     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of Yb and Er doped KLa(WO4)2 nanoparticles

The luminescent nanocrystalline Yb³⁺ and Er³⁺ codoped KLa(WO₄)₂ has been prepared by Pechini method. X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscope were used to study the structure of the obtained samples. The average grain size of these samples depended on the annealing temperature, increasing with the increase of the temperature. The cell parameters and the crystallite size of KYb_xEr_0.02La_0.98−x(WO₄)₂ nanocrystalline decreased with the increase of x value. Luminescence studies showed that the intensity of upconversion emission of the Yb³⁺ and Er³⁺ codoped samples was much stronger than that of the Er³⁺ single doped samples (pumped by 980 nm LD). The upconversion emission mechanisms suggested that all the three bands of upconversion emissions were two-photon process.     

Lanthanide‐Doped LiLuF4 Upconversion Nanoprobes for the Detection of Disease Biomarkers

Lanthanide‐doped upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) have shown great promise in bioapplications. Exploring new host materials to realize efficient upconversion luminescence (UCL) output is a goal of general concern. Herein, we develop a unique strategy for the synthesis of novel LiLuF₄:Ln³⁺ core/shell UCNPs with typically high absolute upconversion quantum yields of 5.0 % and 7.6 % for Er³⁺ and Tm³⁺, respectively. Based on our customized UCL biodetection system, we demonstrate for the first time the application of LiLuF₄:Ln³⁺ core/shell UCNPs as sensitive UCL bioprobes for the detection of an important disease marker β subunit of human chorionic gonadotropin (β‐hCG) with a detection limit of 3.8 ng mL⁻¹, which is comparable to the β‐hCG level in the serum of normal humans. Furthermore, we use these UCNPs in proof‐of‐concept computed tomography imaging and UCL imaging of cancer cells, thus revealing the great potential of LiLuF₄:Ln³⁺ UCNPs as efficient nano‐bioprobes in disease diagnosis.     

Vacuum ultraviolet and near-infrared excited luminescence properties of Ca3(PO4)2:RE, Na (RE=Tb, Yb, Er, Tm, and Ho)

Tb³⁺, Yb³⁺, Tm³⁺, Er³⁺, and Ho³⁺ doped Ca₃(PO₄)₂ were synthesized by solid-state reaction, and their luminescence properties were studied by spectra techniques. Tb³⁺-doped samples can exhibit intense green emission under VUV excitation, and the brightness for the optimal Tb³⁺ content is comparable with that of the commercial Zn₂SiO₄:Mn²⁺ green phosphor. Under near-infrared laser excitation, the upconversion luminescence spectra of Yb³⁺, Tm³⁺, Er³⁺, and Ho³⁺ doped samples demonstrate that the red, green, and blue tricolored fluorescence could be obtained by codoping Yb³⁺-Ho³⁺, Yb³⁺-Er³⁺, and Yb³⁺-Tm³⁺ in Ca₃(PO₄)₂, respectively. Good white upconversion emission with CIE chromaticity coordinates (0.358, 0.362) is achieved by quadri-doping Yb³⁺-Tm³⁺-Er³⁺-Ho³⁺ in Ca₃(PO₄)₂, in which the cross-relaxation process between Er³⁺ and Tm³⁺, producing the ¹D₂-³F₄ transition of Tm³⁺, is found. The upconversion mechanisms are elucidated through the laser power dependence of the upconverted emissions and the energy level diagrams.     

Bright Infrared-to-Ultraviolet/Visible Upconversion in Small Alkaline Earth-Based Nanoparticles with Biocompatible CaF2 Shells

Upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) are promising candidates for photon-driven reactions, including light-triggered drug delivery, photodynamic therapy, and photocatalysis. Herein, we investigate the NIR-to-UV/visible emission of sub-15 nm alkaline-earth rare-earth fluoride UCNPs (M_1−xLn_xF_2+x, MLnF) with a CaF₂ shell. We synthesize 8 alkaline-earth host materials doped with Yb³⁺ and Tm³⁺, with alkaline-earth (M) spanning Ca, Sr, and Ba, MgSr, CaSr, CaBa, SrBa, and CaSrBa. We explore UCNP composition, size, and lanthanide doping-dependent emission, focusing on upconversion quantum yield (UCQY) and UV emission. UCQY values of 2.46 % at 250 W cm⁻² are achieved with 14.5 nm SrLuF@CaF₂ particles, with 7.3 % of total emission in the UV. In 10.9 nm SrYbF:1 %Tm³⁺@CaF₂ particles, UV emission increased to 9.9 % with UCQY at 1.14 %. We demonstrate dye degradation under NIR illumination using SrYbF:1 %Tm³⁺@CaF₂, highlighting the efficiency of these UCNPs and their ability to trigger photoprocesses.     

Synthesis and optical characterizations of undoped and rare-earth-doped CaF2 nanoparticles

The synthesis of undoped as well as Yb or Er-doped CaF₂ nanocrystals using a reverse micelle method is reported. X-ray powder diffraction and transmission electron microscopy analysis showed that the products were single phased and rather monodispersed with an average particles size around 20 nm. The emission spectra and fluorescence decay times of both Yb³⁺ and Er³⁺ rare earths (RE) ions in CaF₂ nanoparticles are presented. The particles size is increased by heating the as-obtained nanoparticles at different temperatures. The effect of annealing on the optical properties of the two RE ions in CaF₂ is also investigated.