Color tuning of up-conversion emission in ytterbium,erbium, aluminum tri-doped zinc oxide crystal by adjusting aluminum concentration

Ytterbium, erbium, aluminum tri-doped zinc oxide crystal was synthesized, which can turn color from red to green up-conversion luminescence through adjusting aluminum content. When the aluminum concentration reached 4?mol%, the color of up-conversion emission first turn from red to green. Meanwhile, the ratio of red to green emission reduced from 25.32 to 0.26, and the coordinates of chromaticity coordinate calculation changes from (0.5749, 0.3378) to (0.2190, 0.7169) with aluminum concentration range from 0 to 4?mol%. The up-conversion emission peaks at 521, 542, and 660?nm of sample originate from the transitions of ²H_11/2 → ⁴I_15/2, ⁴S_3/2 → ⁴I_15/2, and ⁴F_9/2 → ⁴I_15/2 of erbium ions, respectively. X-ray diffraction patterns perform the better crystallization degree with increasing aluminum concentration. The scanning electron microscopy images show the porous and lamellar structures with different aluminum concentrations. A convenient but effective design to obtain ytterbium, erbium, aluminum tri-doped zinc oxide up-conversion luminescence is reported, which can turn color from red to green.     

A new stable porous Pr-organic framework constructed by multi-iodine-substituted aromatic polycarboxylates: Synthesis,characterization, and selective adsorption of dyes

abstract

Poly[tris(dimethylformamide)(μ3-2,4,6-triiodol-1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylic acid)-praseodymium (III)] {Pr(TIBTC)(DMF)₃}_n (1) (H₃TIBTC = 2,4,6-triiodo-1,3,5-benzene tricarboxylic acid) was synthesized by the reaction of Pr(NO₃)₃·6H₂O and H₃TIBTC at 85°C in a pyrex vial. 1 was characterized by elemental analysis, IR, UV–vis, TGA, PXRD, and atomic force microscopy analytical means. Each of the central Pr ions and the three carboxyl groups from the same ligand constitute a SBU, which is then joined by a carboxyl group to form a building block. In order to further explore the functional properties of 1, we used this compound for adsorption experiments. It is found that 1 can effectively adsorb anionic dyes in aqueous solutions. In particular, there is a good adsorption efficiency for coomassie brilliant blue R-250. Therefore, 1 shows good prospects for selective adsorption of anionic dyes from wastewater solution.     

Über den Einfluß von Isotopieeffekten auf die Verbreitung der Isotope in der Natur

Die Isotopenzusammensetzung der chemischen Elemente in ihren natürlichen Vorkommen wird von kernphysikalischen Vorgängen, vom Einfall extraterrestrischer Materie und, namentlich bei den leichten Elementen (etwa bis zum Chlor), von kinetischen und thermodynamischen Isotopieeffekten beeinfluβt. Deshalb ist die Kenntnis der in der Natur wirkenden Isotopieeffekte eine entscheidende Voraussetzung für das Verständnis der Gesetzmäβigkeiten der Verbreitung der Isotope in der Natur und für die Anwendung dieser Gesetzmäβigkeiten als Mittel der geo- und kosmoswissenschaftlichen Forschung und der Umweltforschung [1].     

An Overview of The Photoacoustic Phase Spectra of Rare Earth Complexes

Abstract

The photoacoustic(PA) amplitude and phase spectra of several kinds of rare earth (RE) complexes are reported and summarized briefly. It is observed that both the amplitude and phase spectra well characterize the different energy levels of the RE complexes. The phase angle of the RE complexes is associated with the relaxation time τ and the optical absorption coefficient β concerning with the π-π? transition and the f-f transitions, respectively. After individual detailed discussion of the phase spectra, a reasonable theoretical consideration is given to interpret the results.     

Investigation of the Hydrolysis Stability of Triazine Tricarboxylate in the Presence of Transition Metal(II) Ions and Synthesis and Crystal Structure of the Alkaline Earth Triazine Tricarboxylates M3[C3N3(CO2)3]2·12H2O (M = Sr,Ba)

The stability against hydrolysis of triazine tricarboxylate (TTC) in the presence of divalent transition metal and alkaline earth ions was investigated by means of X‐ray diffraction and FTIR spectroscopy. Depending on the size of the cation either formation of the respective triazine tricarboxylate salts or hydrolysis of TTC yielding oxalate was observed. The hydrolysis of TTC induced by transition metal ions could be explained in analogy to the hydrolysis of triazine tris(2‐pyrimidyl) as a result of ring tension caused by the coordination of these ions. By the reaction of potassium triazine tricarboxylate with alkaline earth salts in aqueous solution the alkaline earth triazine tricarboxylates M₃[C₃N₃(CO₂)₃]₂ · 12H₂O (M = Sr, Ba) were obtained and analyzed by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction. The isotypic salts represent the first examples of alkaline earth triazine tricarboxylates and the first TTC salts comprising solely divalent cations.     

A Further Extension of Pnictide Oxide Chemistry – Synthesis and Structure of La2AuP2O

The phosphide oxide La₂AuP₂O was synthesized from lanthanum filings, dried La₂O₃, gold pieces, and ground red phosphorus in the ideal 1.33:0.33:1:2 ratio in an evacuated silica tube at 1473 K. Small single crystals were obtained by recrystallization in a NaCl/KCl flux. The structure was determined on the basis of single‐crystal X‐ray diffractometer data: new type, C2/m, a = 1537.3(3), b = 427.39(8), c = 1009.2(2) pm, β = 131.02(1) °, wR₂ = 0.046, 1102 F² values, 38 variables. La₂AuP₂O contains two striking structural motifs: The oxygen atoms are located in La₄ tetrahedra. The latter are cis‐edge‐shared forming polymeric cationic [La₂O]⁴⁺ chains. These cationic units are separated and charge‐balanced by [AuP₂]^4– polyanions which have monovalent gold in distorted trigonal planar phosphorus coordination. Two crystallographically independent phosphorus sites occur in the polyanion, i.e. isolated P^3– besides dumb‐bells P₂^4– (P2–P2 223 pm). La₂AuP₂O, which crystallizes in the form of ruby red transparent crystals, is an electron precise phosphide oxide (4La³⁺)(2Au⁺)(2P^3–)(P₂^4–)(2O^2–).     

Tunable photoluminescence of NaYF4:Eu nanocrystals by Sr codoping

NaYF₄:Eu/Sr nanocrystals were synthesized by a hydrothermal method. Tunable photoluminescence of the NaYF₄:Eu nanocrystals was successfully achieved by codoping with Sr²⁺ ions. With increasing Sr²⁺ concentration, not only the X-ray diffraction peaks of the nanocrystals become broader, but also the positions of them shift toward larger lattice parameters. Eu³⁺ and Eu²⁺ have been found to coexist in an NaYF₄:Eu/Sr. The Eu³⁺/Eu²⁺ emission intensity ratio changed with the Sr²⁺ concentration and excitation wavelength. More interestingly, the spectral configurations of Eu²⁺ and Eu³⁺ also varied with the excitation wavelength, indicating that the nanocrystals have multiple luminescence centers or emitting states.     

Fluoride removal from water by chitosan derivatives and composites: A review

Fluoride is an essential element, indispensable for maintenance of dental health. Nevertheless, fluoride concentrations in drinking water above 1.5 mg L⁻¹ may be detrimental to human health. Many methods have been developed for removing excessive fluoride from drinking water, adsorption seems to be an effective, environmentally friendly and economical one. Since the sorption capacity of fluoride below 2 mg L⁻¹ on most conventional adsorbents is not satisfactory, much effort has been devoted to develop new and cost-effective fluoride adsorbents. This review reports the recent developments in the F⁻ removal in water treatment, using chitosan derivatives and composites in order to provide useful information about the different technologies. When possibly the adsorption capacity of chitosan derivatives and composites under different experimental conditions is reported to help to compare the efficacy of the fluoride removal process. A comparison with the adsorption capacity of other low cost adsorbents is also tabled.     

Photoluminescence and energy transfer in Tb/Mn co-doped ZnAl2O4 glass ceramics

We report on Tb³⁺ as efficient sensitizer for red photoemission from Mn²⁺-centers in ZnO-B₂O₃-Al₂O₃-Si₂O-Na₂O-SrO glasses and corresponding gahnite glass ceramics. In comparison to singly or co-doped glasses, the glass ceramics exhibit significantly increased emission intensity. Structural considerations, ESR, and dynamic luminescence spectroscopy indicate partial incorporation of Mn²⁺ as well as Tb³⁺ into the crystalline phase, the former on octahedral Zn²⁺-sites. Interionic distance and charge transfer probability between both species depend on crystallization conditions. This enables control of the energy transfer process and, hence, tunability of the color of photoemission by simultaneous emission from Tb³⁺ and Mn²⁺ centers. Concentration quenching in Mn²⁺-singly doped materials was found at a critical dopant concentration of about 1.0 mol%. The energy transfer process was studied in detail by dynamic as well as static luminescence spectroscopy. Spectroscopic results suggest the application of the studied materials as single or dual-mode emitting phosphor for luminescent lighting.     

低结晶度聚ε-己内酯电纺膜的制备及其药物控释行为

以芳氧基稀土三(2,6-二叔丁基-4-甲基苯氧基)镧(La(OAr)3)为催化剂,通过加入少量(8.5 mol%)碳酸2,2-二甲基三亚甲基酯(DTC)与ε-己内酯(CL)进行无规共聚合,成功制备了低结晶度的脂肪族内酯-碳酸酯无规共聚酯(PCD)材料,并用1H-NMR、SEC、DSC和WAXS证明了产物的结构和性能.以...