High-pressure optical studies of Y2O3:Eu3+ nanoparticles

Abstract

The fluorescence spectra of Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanoparticles have been measured under the pressure of up to 78 kbar at room temperature. In this pressure range, a red-shift of 0.02(1) nm/kbar^?1 is noticed for the 0–2 line (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition). This shift is explained by the change of negative charge of the surrounding ligands. Compatibility between measured and calculated values for the 0–2 line position was obtained. The luminescence decay curves of the ⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition were studied up to 78 kbar and were found to behave exponentially for all pressures studied. The fluorescence lifetime τ for the 0–2 line (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition) slowly decreased with pressure. The pressure effect on τ for the 0–2 line (⁵D₀→⁷F₂ transition) was explained by a model which considers the pressure effect on the line position, inter-ionic distance, ion volume and polarizability, molecular volume and polarizability, molecular refractive index and the refractive index medium n _med of the surrounding hydrostatic medium. The fluorescence lifetime calculated by the present model is in close correspondence with the experimental values.     

Solvothermal synthesis and luminescent properties of Y2Ti2O7:Eu3+ spheres

Pyrochlore‐structured yttrium titanate phosphors activated by trivalent europium ions (Y₂Ti₂O₇(YT):Eu³⁺), with spherical morphology, were synthesized at different pH values by a solvothermal process. From the structural and morphological measurements, the annealing temperature had no effect on the spherical morphology of the YT:Eu³⁺ sample. The photoluminescence excitation and emission spectra were taken by activating the Eu³⁺ ions in the YT host lattice as functions of Eu³⁺ ion concentration and annealing temperature. The optimal doping concentration was found to be 4 mol%, exhibiting an excellent orange–red emission due to the highest intensity of the ⁵D₀ → ⁷F₁ transition. When the YT:Eu³⁺ phosphor was mixed with YAG:Ce³⁺ phosphor, a brilliant white light emission was achieved. (© 2012 WILEY‐VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim)     

Gd2O3:Eu3+纳米晶的燃烧合成及光致发光性质

采用柠檬酸作燃烧剂用燃烧合成法制备了Gd2O3:Eu3+纳米晶.用X射线衍射仪(XRD)、高分辨透射电子显微镜(HRTEM)和荧光分光光度计等对Gd2O3:Eu3+纳米晶的结构、形貌和发光性能进行了分析.结果表明:不同柠檬酸与稀土离子配比(C/M)制备的样品经800℃退火1 h后,均得到了纯立方相的Gd2O3:Eu3+纳米晶,晶粒尺寸约为30 nm,尺寸分布较窄,其中以C/M=1.0时制备的纳米晶结晶性最好,发光强度最大.Gd2O3:Eu3+纳米晶主发射峰位置均在612 nm处(5D0→7F2跃迁),激发光谱中电荷迁移态发生红移,观察到Gd3+向Eu3+的有效能量传递.对柠檬酸与稀土离子配比(C/M)对结晶度、发光性质等的影响也进行了分析和讨论.     

Ultra-small sized Y2O3:Eu3+ nanocrystals: One-step polyoxometalate-assisted synthesis and their photoluminescence properties

A novel hydrothermal approach for the preparation of europium(III)-doped yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺) nanocrystals was reported. The as-synthesized Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanocrystals with diameter of about 5 nm are highly uniform and dispersed in water. The Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanocrystals were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscopy and fluorescence spectroscopy. Due to their well dispersity in water, low toxicity, and good photoluminescence, the Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nanocrystals can potentially be used in high-definition displays and fluorescence probe in bioimaging.     

Combustion synthesis and luminescent properties of a blue-green emitting phosphor: (Ba1.95, Eu0.05)ZnSi2O7:B3+

A blue-green emitting phosphor (Ba_1.95, Eu_0.05)ZnSi₂O₇: B _x ³⁺ was prepared by combustion synthesis and an efficient blue-green emission under near-ultraviolet was observed. The luminescence, crystallinity and particle sizes were investigated by using luminescence spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The emission spectrum shows a single band centered at 503 nm, which corresponds to the 4f ⁶5d ¹ →4f ⁷ transition of Eu²⁺. The excitation spectrum is a broad band extending from 260 to 465 nm, which matches the emission of ultraviolet light-emitting diodes. The optical absorption spectra of the (Ba_1.95, Eu_0.05)ZnSi₂O₇: B _0.06 ³⁺ exhibited band-gap energies of 3.9 eV. The results showed that boric acid was effective in improving the luminescence intensity of (Ba_1.95, Eu_0.05)ZnSi₂O₇, and the optimum molar ratio of boric acid to zinc nitrate was about 0.06. The phosphor (Ba_1.95, Eu_0.05)ZnSi₂O₇: B_0.06³⁺ synthesized by combustion method showed 1.5 times improved emission intensity compared with that of the Ba_1.95ZnSi₂O₇: Eu_0.05²⁺ phosphor under λ _ex = 353 nm.      

Synthesis and electrical properties of Y2O3: Dy3+ & Eu3+ nanoparticles

Yttrium oxide (Y₂O₃) doped with Dy³⁺ & Eu³⁺ nanoparticle has been synthesized by solution combustion method. The formation of the compounds has been checked by X-ray diffraction method. The crystallite/particle size has been measured using Scherrer formula as well as by transmission electron microscopy which show that the size of the particles are in the nanorange. The frequency and temperature dependent variation of impedance Z*, dielectric constant (ε′), dielectric loss (ε″) and AC conductivity (σ) of Y₂O₃: Dy³⁺ & Eu³⁺ nanoparticles were also measured. The real and imaginary part of complex impedance makes semicircle in the complex plane. The center of semicircle arc is found to be shifted toward higher value of real part of impedance with increasing temperature. This indicates that the conductivity of the material increases with the increase in temperature. Cole–Cole plots demonstrate that the dielectric relaxation process occurs in the material. The AC conductivity (σ _AC) increases with the increase in temperature within the frequency range of 10³–10⁷ Hz confirming the hopping of the electrons in the conduction process. The value of impedance decreases sharply with increasing frequency and attains minimum value after 10⁵ Hz at all temperatures.     

银颗粒对Lu2O3:Eu薄膜光学性质影响

采用溶胶凝胶和提拉法制备了含有银颗粒的Lu2O3:Eu薄膜,利用X射线衍射,吸收光谱,光致发光光谱(PL)及荧光衰减光谱对其进行了表征,结果表明:所得材料在800℃下结晶完好,在发射光谱中观察到了银颗粒导致的Eu3 的发光增强效应,讨论了银颗粒对LU2O3:Eu薄膜发光性质的影响.     

前驱溶液的PH值对Y2O3: Eu3＋荧光粉发光性质的影响

以甘氨酸为燃料,采用溶液燃烧法制备了Y2O3:Eu3 (3%)纳米粉末,并研究了制备过程中前驱溶液的pH值对Y2O3:Eu3 发光性质的影响.从XRD和SEM分析得到,随着溶液pH值的增大,样品颗粒逐渐变大,并且多孔粉末变得越来越致密.通过对样品发光性质的测量得到,随着pH值的增大,样品发光逐渐增强,但寿命逐渐变短.激发谱显示,基质吸收和电荷迁移带的相对强度比随着pH值的增大逐渐减小.     

Energy transfer between Eu3+ ions in a lattice with two different crystallographic sites: Y2O3:Eu3+, Gd2O3:Eu3+ and Eu2O3

The Eu³⁺ ion occupies two different crystallographic sites in (Y_1−xEu_x)₂O₃ and (Gd_1−xEu_x)₂O₃, with site symmetry S₆ and C₂. Energy transfer over more than 7 Å occurs from Eu³⁺ (S₆) ions to Eu³⁺ (C₂) ions. This is shown to be a direct one-phonon assisted process, in combination with a one-site resonant two-phonon assisted process at higher temperatures. For x = 1 there is energy migration over the Eu³⁺ (C₂) sublattice to quenching impurities. The presence of cooperative absorption points to superexchange interaction between the Eu³⁺ ions.     

Eu3+:Ln2O2S(Ln=Lu,Y,Gd,La)晶体的角重迭参数计算

本文使用角重迭模型(AOM),针对Eu3+:Ln2O2S(Ln=Lu,Y,Gd,La)晶体系列,在考虑硫和氧两种不同格位的情况下,对f电子的全部四个角重迭参数eσ、eπ、eδ和eφ进行了计算,得到了一些基本规律,即中心离子与配位体之间的共价性大小次序为Lu～Y>Gd>La,并且Ln-O键的共价性要强于Ln-S键.     

Preparation and optical properties of poly(vinylidene difluoride)/(Y0.97Eu0.03)2O3 rare-earth nanocomposite

In this letter, poly(vinylidene difluoride) (PVDF)/(Y0.97Eu0.03)2O3 rare-earth nanocomposites were prepared by a simple co-precipitation method, and their morphology, structure, and optical properties were investigated. The scanning electron microscope (SEM) images showed that the (Y0.97Eu0.03)2O3 rare-earth nanoparticles formed 50 nm - 2μm aggregates in PVDF matrices. X-ray diffraction (XRD) curves indicated the incorporation and structure preserving of (Y0.97Eu0.03)2O3 nanoparticles in PVDF matrices. Photoluminescence (PL) spectra of the nanocomposite showed a characteristic red light emission at 612 nm, which was attributed to the intrinsic emission of (Y0.97Eu0.03)2O3 nanoparticles. Optical band gap (Eg) of the nanocomposite exhibited a decreasing trend with the increase of (Y0.97Eu0.03)2O3 content in PVDF matrices within the experimental dosage range.     

Combustion synthesis and luminescent properties of green-emitting phosphor (Sr, Zn) Al2O4: Eu2+, B3+ for white light emitting diodes (WLED)

In this study, the phosphors (Sr_1−x , Zn _x )_0.9(Al_2−y , B _y )O₄ doped 10 mol % Eu²⁺, were prepared by combustion method as the fluorescent material for white light emitting diodes (WLEDs), performing as a light source. The luminescent properties were investigated by changing the combustion temperature, the boron concentration, and the ratio of Sr to Zn. The luminescence, crystallinity and particle morphology were investigated by using a luminescence spectrometer, X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively. The highest intensity of Sr_0.9(Al_2−y , B _y )O₄: Eu_0.1²⁺ phosphor was achieved when the combustion temperature was 600° and the concentration of B³⁺ was 8 mol % of the aluminate. A new blue emission was observed when the high Zn concentration (x ⩾ 0.8), and this blue emission disappeared with the Zn concentration became lower than 0.8. The combustion method synthesized phosphor (Sr_0.6, Zn_0.4)_0.9(Al_1.92, B_0.08)O₄: Eu_0.1²⁺ showed 3.3 times improved emission intensity compared with that of the Sr_0.9(Al_1.92, B_0.08)O₄:Eu_0.1²⁺ phosphor under λ _ex = 390 nm.      

Y(PV)O4:Eu3+荧光粉表面包覆Y(OH)3的性能

采用化学共沉淀法对Y(PV)O4∶Eu3+荧光粉进行表面包膜处理,获得了表面均匀包覆Y(OH)3膜层的Y(PV)O4∶Eu3+荧光粉。用SEM、XRD等手段对其表面形貌、晶格结构性能进行了表征。结果表明:在Y(PV)O4∶Eu3+粉体表面均匀包覆Y(OH)3膜层后,Y(PV)O4∶Eu3+的晶格结构、发光性能没有改变,亮度较未包覆的荧光粉有较大提高,且没有发生色坐标偏移现象。     

Distortion of the Ligand Environment of Gd3+ and Eu2+ Ions in Garnets: Y3Al5O12, Lu3Al5O12, and Y3Ga5O12

Physics of the Solid State - Using experimental second-rank parameters of the spin Hamiltonian of the rhombic centers Gd3+ and Eu2+ in three garnets and the superposition approximation...     

(Y,G d)(P,V)O4:Eu3+荧光粉的发光特性

采用高温固相方法合成了(Y,Gd)(P,V)O₄:Eu³⁺,经X射线结构分析确定为四方晶系,体心结构,空间群为I4₁/amd[141]。研究了(Y,Gd)(P,V)O₄:Eu³⁺在VUV及UV激发下的光谱特性,讨论了激活剂Eu³⁺的浓度对发光亮度的影响。(Y,Gd)(P,V)O₄:Eu³⁺荧光粉的发射主峰在619nm,证明Eu³⁺离子占据了非反演对称中心的位置。在(Y,Gd)(P,V)O₄:Eu³⁺(监控619nm)的激发谱,有一个中心位于156nm的吸收带,它属于基质的吸收带。将(Y,Gd)(P,V)O₄:Eu³⁺的发光性能与PDP商用红粉(Y,Gd)BO₃:Eu³⁺进行了比较。(Y,Gd)(P,V)O₄:Eu³⁺的发射主峰在619nm,比发射主峰为593nm的(Y,Gd)BO₃:Eu³⁺色纯度好,是一种很有应用前景的发光材料。     

纳米晶Y_2O_3:Eu~(3+)的反常拉曼散射(英文)

作者用燃烧法制备了8nm-50nm的系列纳米晶Y2O3:Eu3+,利用XRD谱确定了纳米晶的晶体结构及晶粒大小。利用两套由不同波长的激光所激发的拉曼光谱,指认了纳米晶Y2O3:Eu3+的拉曼振动模,研究其拉曼光谱。与传统的拉曼光谱学相比较,光谱呈现出明显的反常,其一,是斯托克斯与相对应的反斯托克斯谱峰波数不相等;其二,随晶粒的减小,拉曼谱有明显的变化,包括谱峰的微移、半高宽的增加,以及谱峰强度比的强烈变化;其三,随着激发波长的变化,光谱也呈现出峰位移动的明显变化。这些反常的散射光谱的变化源于纳米结构的本征缺陷。     

Synthesis and characteristics of nano-size sandwich structure (Y,Gd)BO3: Eu3+ phosphors

The sandwich structure core–shell–shell nanospheres SiO₂@(Y,Gd)BO₃:Eu³⁺@SiO₂ (SiO₂@YGB@SiO₂) have been synthesized by depositing YGB nanoparticles on silica core surface through the precipitation method, followed by sol–gel processing of tetraethoxysilane (TEOS) to form smooth silica shell over the surface of YGB. The phosphors were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electronic microscope (SEM), transmission electronic microscope (TEM) and photoluminescence spectra. The results showed that the phosphors with spherical morphology can be produced easily by assembling the core–shell or core–shell–shell structure, and the XRD patterns indicated that the crystallinity of YGB is weakened due to the core–shell structure, which resulting from the local site symmetry of Eu³⁺ was decreased. The photoluminescence properties of the product are compared with those of the pure YGB, the core–shell structure SiO₂@YGB and YGB@SiO₂. The emission intensity, relative luminous efficiency and Red/Orange values of phosphors are increased in the order SiO₂@YGB@SiO₂>SiO₂@YGB>YGB@SiO₂>YGB; and the chromaticity coordinates of the phosphors are shifted from orange of pure YGB to red of SiO₂@YGB@SiO₂.     

共掺杂效应对Y2O3:Eu3+和Gd2O3:Eu3+发光影响的理论研究

通过在Y2O3:Eu3 和Gd2O3:Eu3 发光材料中掺入Li ,Mg2 ,Al3 等离子能有效地提高材料的发光强度,根据分子动力学和密度泛函计算的结果,认为这些离子多倾向于形成C2格位附近的间隙缺陷对,导致部分Y(Gd)-O的键长增加,提高了材料的量子效率的同时使得激发峰位出现红移,是引起材料发光增强的一个原因.