Promising oxonitridosilicate phosphor host Sr3Si2O4N2: synthesis, structure, and luminescence properties activated by Eu2+ and Ce3+/Li+ for pc-LEDs

A novel oxonitridosilicate phosphor host Sr(3)Si(2)O(4)N(2) was synthesized in N(2)/H(2) (6%) atmosphere by solid state reaction at high temperature using SrCO(3), SiO(2), and Si(3)N(4) as starting materials. The crystal structure was determined by a Rietveld analysis on powder X-ray and neutron diffraction data. Sr(3)Si(2)O(4)N(2) crystallizes in cubic symmetry with space group Pa ?3, Z = 24, and cell parameter a = 15.6593(1) ?. The structure of Sr(3)Si(2)O(4)N(2) is constructed by isolated and highly corrugated 12 rings which are composed of 12 vertex-sharing [SiO(2)N(2)] tetrahedra with bridging N and terminal O to form three-dimensional tunnels to accommodate the Sr(2+) ions. The calculated band structure shows that Sr(3)Si(2)O(4)N(2) is an indirect semiconductor with a band gap ≈ 2.84 eV, which is close to the experimental value ≈ 2.71 eV from linear extrapolation of the diffuse reflection spectrum. Sr(3-x)Si(2)O(4)N(2):xEu(2+) shows a typical emission band peaking at ~600 nm under 460 nm excitation, which perfectly matches the emission of blue InGaN light-emitting diodes. For Ce(3+)/Li(+)-codoped Sr(3)Si(2)O(4)N(2), one excitation band is in the UV range (280-350 nm) and the other in the UV blue range (380-420 nm), which matches emission of near-UV light-emitting diodes. Emission of Sr(3-2x)Si(2)O(4)N(2):xCe(3+),xLi(+) shows a asymmetric broad band peaking at ~520 nm. The long-wavelength excitation and emission of Eu(2+) and Ce(3+)/Li(+)-doped Sr(3)Si(2)O(4)N(2) make them attractive for applications in phosphor-converted white light-emitting diodes.     

Effect of Sr2+ doping on the luminescence properties of YVO4:Eu3+,Sr2+ particles prepared by a solvothermal method

Well-dispersed Eu³⁺ and Sr²⁺ co-doped YVO₄ luminescent particles (YVO₄:Eu³⁺,Sr²⁺) on the submicron scale were prepared by a facile solvothermal method at low temperature. The effect of Sr²⁺ doping on the luminescence of YVO₄:Eu³⁺,Sr²⁺ particles was investigated by fixing the Eu³⁺ doping concentration at 7 mol%. It was found that the luminescence intensity of the as-prepared YVO₄:Eu³⁺,Sr²⁺ particles increased with the Sr²⁺ doping concentration x to reach a two-fold enhancement when x = 5 %, and then decreased for higher x. We also investigated the effect of thermal annealing on the luminescence properties of the YVO₄:Eu³⁺ and YVO₄:Eu³⁺,Sr²⁺ particles. A remarkable enhancement in their luminescence properties was observed after annealing at 900 °C in air for 30 min. It was showed that the annealed YVO₄:Eu³⁺,Sr²⁺ particles exhibited a two-fold stronger emission than the annealed YVO₄:Eu³⁺. This work indicates that Sr²⁺ doping is beneficial to the luminescence enhancement for both the as-prepared and annealed YVO₄:Eu³⁺,Sr²⁺ particles.     

Effects of precipitant on microstructure and luminescent properties of Lu2O3:Eu3+ nanopowders and ceramics

Nanocrystalline Lu(2)O(3):Eu(3+) was prepared by co-precipitation method using ammonium hydrogen carbonate and ammonium oxalic acid as precipitants, respectively. The crystal structure and morphology were analyzed by means of XRD and TEM. The resultant powders were sintered into transparent ceramics in vacuum and then in nitrogen without any additive. The surface morphology of the unpolished sintered specimens was characterized using SEM. The effect of different precipitants on microstructure of the nanopowders and transparency of the ceramics are compared. The excitation and emission spectra of Lu(2)O(3):Eu(3+) powders and ceramics were measured at room temperature by using synchrotron radiation as the light source. The fluorescence decay times of all specimens were analyzed. Luminescence of the ceramics decays faster than the corresponding nanopowders.     

Effect of acidity on microstructure and spectroscopic properties of Y2O3:Eu3+ powders and ceramics

Y₂O₃:Eu³⁺ nano-powders were synthesized by homogeneous precipitation and the influence of solution acidity was investigated. IR and TG–DTA analysis showed that in different acidic solutions different kinds of sediments were generated. TEM images revealed distinct morphologies of obtained powders. The resultant powders were sintered into ceramics in vacuum and then in N₂ atmosphere without any additives. SEM images indicated that the morphologies of powders have significant impact on the microstructures of sintering-derived ceramics. Low-agglomerated and uniform powders were in favor of production of ceramics with homogeneous microstructures. Excitation and emission spectra of both powders and ceramics were measured and some changes were observed.     

APTES-modified RE2O3:Eu3+ luminescent beads: structure and properties

Europium-doped lanthanide oxide RE(2)O(3):Eu(3+) (RE = Y or Gd) luminescent beads, with a spherical shape and a diameter of 150 ± 15 nm, have been modified by reaction with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES), in order to introduce reactive amine groups at their surfaces. The direct silanation has resulted in the formation of a nanometric layer at the surface of the beads, with an optimum grafting rate of 0.055 ± 0.005 mol APTES/mol RE(2)O(3). Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray photoelectron (XPS) spectroscopies confirmed the condensation of an organosilane layer, made of cross-linked -O-Si-O-Si- and of groups -O-Si-R (with R = (CH(2))(3)NH(2) or O-Et). Titration of the accessible amine groups has been performed by simultaneously measuring the luminescence of grafted fluorescein isothiocyanate and that of core particles: there are about 2.3 × 10(4) (2.8 × 10(4)) -NH(2) per Y(2)O(3):Eu(3+) (Gd(2)O(3):Eu(3+)) bead. The isoelectronic point was shifted by one pH unit after APTES modification. The surface modification by APTES at least preserved (for Gd(2)O(3):Eu(3+)) or improved (for Y(2)O(3):Eu(3+)) the red emission of the beads.     

Electronic structure,morphology-controlled synthesis,and luminescence properties of YF3: Eu3+

Journal of Sol-Gel Science and Technology - Studying electronic structure plays a key role in improving the photoluminescence (PL) properties of materials. Therefore, the electronic structure of...     

Targeting Vacancies in Nitridosilicates: Aliovalent Substitution of M2+ (M=Ca,Sr) by Sc3+ and U3+

Based on the known linking options of their fundamental building unit, that is the SiN₄ tetrahedron, nitridosilicates belong to the inorganic compound classes with the greatest structural variability. Although facilitating the discovery of novel Si–N networks, this variability represents a challenge when targeting non‐stoichometric compounds. Meeting this challenge, a strategy for targeted creation of vacancies in highly condensed nitridosilicates by exchanging divalent M²⁺ for trivalent M³⁺ using the ion exchange approach is reported. As proof of concept, the first Sc and U nitridosilicates were prepared from α‐Ca₂Si₅N₈ and Sr₂Si₅N₈. Powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and synchrotron single‐crystal XRD showed random vacancy distribution in Sc_0.2Ca_1.7Si₅N₈, and partial vacancy ordering in U_0.5xSr_2?0.75xSi₅N₈ with x≈1.05. The high chemical stability of U nitridosilicates makes them interesting candidates for immobilization of actinides.     

Targeting Vacancies in Nitridosilicates: Aliovalent Substitution of M2+ (M=Ca,Sr) by Sc3+ and U3+

Based on the known linking options of their fundamental building unit, that is the SiN₄ tetrahedron, nitridosilicates belong to the inorganic compound classes with the greatest structural variability. Although facilitating the discovery of novel Si–N networks, this variability represents a challenge when targeting non‐stoichometric compounds. Meeting this challenge, a strategy for targeted creation of vacancies in highly condensed nitridosilicates by exchanging divalent M²⁺ for trivalent M³⁺ using the ion exchange approach is reported. As proof of concept, the first Sc and U nitridosilicates were prepared from α‐Ca₂Si₅N₈ and Sr₂Si₅N₈. Powder X‐ray diffraction (XRD) and synchrotron single‐crystal XRD showed random vacancy distribution in Sc_0.2Ca_1.7Si₅N₈, and partial vacancy ordering in U_0.5xSr_2?0.75xSi₅N₈ with x≈1.05. The high chemical stability of U nitridosilicates makes them interesting candidates for immobilization of actinides.     

晶场效应和化学键性质对Eu^2+光谱结构的影响

合成了掺Eu^2+的单一氟化物五种和复合氟化物六种; 研究了Eu^2+在基质中的跃迁发射随晶场、化学键性质变化的规律。 在一些低配位数、强晶场的体系中观察到了Eu^2+的f→f跃迁发射, 首次在室温下,观察到单一氟化物AlF3:Eu^+中的f→f跃迁发射。     

Twinning and structure of Eu0.6Sr0.4MnO3

The crystal structure of europium strontium manganese trioxide, Eu_0.6Sr_0.4MnO₃, has been refined using a multiply twinned single crystal containing six twin components. The MnO₆ octa­hedra show Jahn–Teller distortions with nearly fourfold symmetry, but the octa­hedral tilting scheme reduces the crystal symmetry to ortho­rhom­bic (space group Pbnm). The refinement of site occupancies and the analysis of difference Fourier maps show that the Eu³⁺ and Sr²⁺ cations occupy different crystallographic positions with eightfold and twelvefold coordination, respectively.     

Sr2SiO4:Eu3+发光材料的制备及其光谱特性

采用溶胶-凝胶法制备了Sr2SiO4:Eu3+发光材料. 测量了Sr2SiO4:Eu3+材料的激发与发射光谱, 发射光谱主峰位于618 nm处;监测618 nm发射峰时, 所得激发光谱主峰分别为320、397、464 和518 nm. 研究了Sr2SiO4:Eu3+材料在618 nm的主发射峰强度随Eu3+浓度的变化情况. 结果显示, 随Eu3+浓度的增大, 发射峰强度先增大; 当Eu3+浓度为7%时(x), 峰值强度最大; 而后随Eu3+浓度的增大, 峰值强度减小. 在Eu3+浓度为7%的情况下, 研究了电荷补偿剂Li+的掺杂浓度(x(Li+))对Sr2SiO4:Eu3+材料发射光谱强度的影响. 结果显示, 随x(Li+)的增大, 材料发射光谱强度先增大后减小, 当x(Li+)为8%时, 峰值强度最大.     

Eu3+掺杂的Sr2CeO4荧光材料的燃烧法合成及其性能研究

以尿素作燃料,Sr,Ce和Eu的硝酸盐作反应物,采用燃烧法得到了稀土Eu3 掺杂的Sr2CeO4前驱体粉末.将前驱体在一定温度下烧结3 h,合成了红色荧光材料.经过对材料进行X射线衍射(XRD)分析,确定了烧结温度在1050～1200℃时,能够得到纯度较高的产品.用扫描电镜(SEM)观察到样品烧结后的形貌为不规则的椭圆形,粒径范围在1～3 μm之间.样品的发射光谱和激发光谱表明,Eu3 在Sr2CeO4基质中有很高的猝灭浓度(10%,摩尔分数),随着Eu3 掺杂浓度的增加,可以使蓝白光调整到红白光,进而到红光.     

Photoluminescence properties and analysis of spectral structure of Eu3+-doped SrY2O4

The aim of this work is to report on the luminescence properties of SrY2O4 activated by Eu3+ ion. Powder samples were prepared by solid-state reaction. X-ray diffraction powder data, photoluminescence, and high-resolution spectroscopy were carried out. Results revealed that the Eu3+ ions occupied three nonequivalent sites, with one at the Sr site, one at the Y(1) site, and another at the Y(2) site. Their spectra wavelengths for the 7F0-5D0 transition are located at 578.49, 581.86, and 580.63 nm, respectively. The corresponding charge-transfer transitions are located at 248, 257, and 270 nm, respectively, which are also confirmed by theoretical analysis.     

Sr2CeO4∶Eu3+柠檬酸-凝胶法的合成及发光性质研究

柠檬酸-凝胶方法促使多离子在分子水平上混合，与固相烧结方法相比，能够降低烧结温度和烧结时间。利用这种方法在1000℃下很短的时间得到单相化合物Sr₂CeO₄。Sr₂CeO₄是一种发出很强蓝光的基质发光材料。为寻找新的发光体，我们将稀土离子Eu³⁺掺杂在其中，从荧光光谱上可以看出存在从基质向稀土离子的能量转移。Sr₂CeO₄∶Eu³⁺的发光颜色可调谐，当Eu³⁺离子浓度较小(< 0.5mol%)时，体系发出很强的白光;当Eu³⁺离子浓度较大(>10mol%)时，体系发出很强的红光，并且猝灭浓度高。     

Sr3SiO5降温过程分解及对制备Sr3SiO5:Eu2+的影响

采用高温固相反应法制备Sr3SiO5:Eu2+时,往往有Sr2SiO4:Eu2+共存,从而影响Sr3SiO5:Eu2+的发光性能.本文采用DSC/TG、淬冷法结合XRD,研究了Sr3SiO5:Eu2+在降温过程中的分解反应.结果表明,Sr3SiO5是在1 250℃以上稳定存在的化合物,在降温过程中Sr3SiO5在1 250℃分解为Sr2SiO4和SrO.采用快速降温的方法可以抑制Sr3SiO5的分解.当降温速率小于10℃·min-1时,Sr3SiO5全部分解为Sr2SiO4和SrO;当降温速率为15℃·min-1时,样品主要物相为Sr3SiO5,但有少部分Sr3SiO5发生分解,当降温速率增大到20℃·min-1时,Sr3SiO5分解的量更少,即随着降温速率增大,Sr3SiO5分解的量减小,从而获得几近纯相的Sr3SiO:Eu2+荧光粉.     

Thermal study in Eu3+-doped boehmite nanofibers and luminescence properties of the corresponding Eu3+:Al2O3

Eu³⁺-doped boehmite nanofiber materials with different Eu³⁺ concentrations were synthesized without any surfactant, and followed by a series of characterizations. It was found that the boehmite nanofibers became coarser with the increase of Eu³⁺ concentration, which resulted in a gradual decrease of their specific surface areas. Moreover, the thermal stability of the boehmite nanofibers was studied by thermogravimetry–differential scanning calorimetry. All materials showed the phase transition from γ-Al₂O₃ to other forms. Yet the transition temperature was increased with the increase of Eu³⁺ concentration. The Eu³⁺-doped boehmite nanofibers with the maximum Eu³⁺ concentrations showed the best thermal stability. Photoluminescence spectra showed that the 2 mol% of doping concentration of Eu³⁺ ions in Eu³⁺:Al₂O₃ nanofiber was optimum.     

Sr3SiO5:Eu2+荧光粉的微波合成及性能研究

0 引 言 白光LED是一种具有广阔前景的节能照明灯具,被誉为人类的第四代照明用灯具.白光LED实现主要有两种方案,其中在蓝光LED芯片上涂覆黄色荧光粉,蓝光芯片发出的蓝光与荧光粉发出的黄光复合而获得白光,受到人们的重点关注[1-5].     

Eu2+和Pb2+离子在Sr4Si3O8Cl4中发光的研究

本文研究了Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄基质的物理化学性质和以Eu^<2+、Ph²⁺离子为激活剂的荧光体的发射光谱、激发光谱、反射光谱及激活剂浓度对发光性能的影响。