Highly effective synthesis and photoluminescence of Sr2Si5N8:Eu2+ red-emitting phosphor for LEDs

We developed a highly effective and self-sustaining route for synthesizing Sr(2)Si(5)N(8):Eu(2+) red-emitting phosphor particles for use in light emitting diodes (LEDs). The phosphors thus synthesized showed excellent emission characteristics under a blue excitation wavelength of 450 nm, had a uniform particle size distribution, and showed high performance in LED packages.     

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...     

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。     

Preparation, characterization and photoluminescence properties of BaB2O4: Eu3+ red phosphor

A new red emitting BaB2O4: Eu3+ phosphor was synthesized by solid-state reaction method. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the monoclinic formation of BaB2O4. Field-emission scanning electron-microscopy (FE-SEM) observation indicated that the microstructure of the phosphor consisted of irregular grains with heavy agglomerate phenomena. Upon excitation with 394 nm light, the BaB2O4: Eu3+ phosphor shows bright red emissions with the highest photoluminescence (PL) intensity at 611 nm due to 5D0→7F2 transitions of Eu3+ ions. The CIE chromaticity coordinates are calculated from the emission spectrum to be x=0.64, y=0.35. The effects of the Eu3+ concentration on the PL were investigated. The results showed that the optimum concentration of Eu3+ in BaB2O4 host is 6 mol% and the dipole-dipole interaction plays the major role in the mechanism of concentration quenching of Eu3+ in BaB2O4: Eu3+ phosphor. The effect of charge compensation on the emission intensity was also studied. The charge compensations of Li+, Na+ and K+ anions all increased the luminescent intensity of BaB2O4: Eu3+. K+ anion gave the best improvement to enhance the intensity of the emission, indicating K+ is the optimal charge compensator. All properties show that this phosphor could serve as a potential candidate for application as a red phosphor for NUV chip LED.     

Eu3+/Tb3+-doped La2O2CO3/La2O3 nano/microcrystals with multiform morphologies: facile synthesis, growth mechanism, and luminescence properties

LaCO(3)OH nano/microcrystals with a variety of morphologies/sizes including nanoflakes, microflowers, nano/microrhombuses, two-double microhexagrams sandwichlike microspindles, and peach-nucleus-shaped microcrystals have been synthesized via a facile homogeneous precipitation route under mild conditions. A series of controlled experiments indicate that the pH values in the initial reaction systems, carbon sources, and simple ions (NH(4)(+) and Na(+)) were responsible for the shape determination of the LaCO(3)OH products. A possible formation mechanism for these products with diverse architectures has been presented. After annealing at suitable temperatures, LaCO(3)OH was easily converted to La(2)O(2)CO(3) and La(2)O(3) with the initial morphologies. A systematic study on the photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence properties of Eu(3+)- or Tb(3+)-doped La(2)O(2)CO(3)/La(2)O(3) samples has been performed in detail. The excitation and site-selective emission spectra were recorded to investigate the microstructure, site symmetry, and difference in the (5)D(0) → (7)F(2) transition of Eu(3+) ions in La(2)O(2)CO(3) and La(2)O(3) host lattices. In addition, the dependence of the luminescent intensity on the morphology for the as-prepared La(2)O(2)CO(3)/La(2)O(3):Ln(3+) (Ln = Eu, Tb) samples has been investigated. The ability of generating diverse morphologies and multiemitting colors for different rare-earth activator ion (Ln = Eu, Tb) doped La(2)O(2)CO(3)/La(2)O(3) nano/microstructures provides a great opportunity for the systematic evaluation of morphology-dependent luminescence properties, as well as the full exploration of their application in many types of color display fields.     

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.     

Ce3+、Tb3+离子及Ce3+-Tb3+离子对在Sr4Si3O8Cl4基质中发光的研究

研究了Ce³⁺、Tb³⁺、离子及Ce³⁺-Tb³⁺离子对在Sr₄Si₃O₈Cl₄基质中的发射光谱和激发光谱。初步讨论了Ce³⁺、Tb³⁺离子之间发光敏化的机理。     

Electrospinning synthesis and luminescence properties of one-dimensional La(9.33)(SiO4)6O2: Ln3+ (Ln = Ce, Eu, Tb) microfibers

One-dimensional La(9.33)(SiO(4))(6)O(2): Ln(3+) (Ln = Ce, Eu, Tb) microfibers were fabricated by a simple and cost-effective electrospinning method. X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), photoluminescence (PL) and low voltage cathodoluminescence (CL) as well as kinetic decay were used to characterize the resulting samples. SEM and TEM results indicated that the diameter of the microfibers annealed at 1000 °C for 3 h was 200-245 nm. The microfibers were further composed of fine and closely linked nanoparticles. La(9.33)(SiO(4))(6)O(2): Ln(3+) (Ln = Ce, Eu, Tb) phosphors showed the characteristic emission of Ce(3+) (5d → 4f), Eu(3+) ((5)D(0)→(7)F(J)) and Tb(3+) ((5)D(3,4)→(7)F(J)) under ultraviolet excitation and low-voltage electron beams (3-5 kV) excitation. An energy transfer from Ce(3+) to Tb(3+) was observed in the La(9.33)(SiO(4))(6)O(2): Ce(3+), Tb(3+) phosphor under ultraviolet excitation and low-voltage electron beam excitation. Luminescence mechanisms were proposed to explain the observed phenomena. Blue, red and green emission can be realized in La(9.33)(SiO(4))(6)O(2): Ln(3+) (Ln = Ce, Eu, Tb) microfibers by changing the doping ions. So the La(9.33)(SiO(4))(6)O(2): Ln(3+) (Ln = Ce, Eu, Tb) phosphors have potential applications in full-color field emission displays.     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of novel red-emitting phosphor InNbO4:Eu3+ for white-light emitting diodes

Red-emitting phosphor InNbO₄:Eu³⁺ was synthesized by the solid-state reaction. Its crystal structure, particle size distribution, and luminescence properties were studied. The powder X-ray diffraction pattern shows that pure InNbO₄:Eu³⁺ was obtained. According to the spectra obtained, this phosphor can efficiently be excited with the light at wavelengths of 394 and 466 nm to emit the strong red radiation at 612 nm due to the ⁵ D ₀→⁷ F ₂ transition of Eu³⁺. The best results were obtained at the concentration of the Eu³⁺ dopant equal to 4 mol.%. The chromaticity parameters of InNbO₄:0.04Eu³⁺ are close to standards of the National Television Standard Committee. Thus, InNbO₄:Eu³⁺ is a promising red-emitting phosphor for white-light emitting diodes.     

Characterization and luminescence properties of Gd2O3 phosphor

Gd₂O₃ phosphor was synthesized by combustion synthesis using gadolinium nitrate hexahydrate as precursor and urea as fuel. Structural and surface morphology were studied by X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Chemical composition analysis of the phosphor was performed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and tts optical properties were characterized by use of photoluminescence (PL) and thermoluminescence (TL) techniques. In PL spectra, feeble emission at 490 nm (blue) and intense emission at approximately 545 nm (green) are observed after excitation at 300 nm. TL measurement was performed on the Gd₂O₃ phosphor by irradiating it with γ-rays (1 kGy). A well resolved glow peak at 226.4 °C was observed. Kinetic data were estimated from the TL glow curve by use of Chen’s peak-shape method; the results are discussed in detail. The average particle size of the Gd₂O₃ phosphor was 41 nm; a monoclinic phase was formed at a firing temperature of 500 °C. This was in agreement with SEM and TEM results.     

Research on Molecular Structure and Electronic Properties of Ln3+ (Ce3+, Tb3+, Pr3+)/Li+ and Eu2+ Co-Doped Sr2Si5N8 via DFT Calculation

We use density functional theory (DFT) to study the molecular structure and electronic band structure of Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺ doped with trivalent lanthanides (Ln³⁺ = Ce³⁺, Tb³⁺, Pr³⁺). Li⁺ was used as a charge compensator for the charge imbalance caused by the partial replacement of Sr²⁺ by Ln³⁺. The doping of Ln lanthanide atom causes the structure of Sr₂Si₅N₈ lattice to shrink due to the smaller atomic radius of Ln³⁺ and Li⁺ compared to Sr²⁺. The doped structure’s formation energy indicates that the formation energy of Li⁺, which is used to compensate for the charge imbalance, is the lowest when the Sr2 site is doped. Thus, a suitable Li⁺ doping site for double-doped lanthanide ions can be provided. In Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺, the doped Ce³⁺ can occupy partly the site of Sr₁²⁺ ([SrN₈]), while Eu²⁺ accounts for Sr₁²⁺ and Sr₂²⁺ ([SrN₁₀]). When the Pr³⁺ ion is selected as the dopant in Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺, Pr³⁺ and Eu²⁺ would replace Sr₂²⁺ simultaneously. In this theoretical model, the replacement of Sr²⁺ by Tb³⁺ cannot exist reasonably. For the electronic structure, the energy level of Sr₂Si₅N₈:Eu²⁺/Li⁺ doped with Ce³⁺ and Pr³⁺ appears at the bottom of the conduction band or in the forbidden band, which reduces the energy bandgap of Sr₂Si₅N₈. We use DFT+U to adjust the lanthanide ion 4f energy level. The adjusted 4f-CBM of Ce_Sr1Li_Sr1-Sr₂Si₅N₈ is from 2.42 to 2.85 eV. The energy range of 4f-CBM in Pr_Sr1Li_Sr1-Sr₂Si₅N₈ is 2.75–2.99 eV and its peak is 2.90 eV; the addition of Ce³⁺ in Eu_Sr1Ce_Sr1Li_Sr1 made the 4f energy level of Eu²⁺ blue shift. The addition of Pr³⁺ in Eu_Sr2Pr_Sr2Li_Sr1 makes part of the Eu²⁺ 4f energy level blue shift. Eu²⁺ 4f energy level in Eu_Sr2Ce_Sr1Li_Sr1 is not in the forbidden band, so Eu²⁺ is not used as the emission center.     

Precipitation preparation and luminescence of phosphor YAl3 (BO3)4 : Eu3+

以化学沉淀法制备单相的铕离子掺杂硼铝酸盐红色荧光粉YAl3(BO3)4:Eu3+,考察了焙烧温度、掺铕量等因素对材料性能的影响,用X射线衍射、扫描电镜、激发光谱和发射光谱对荧光粉的结构、形貌和发光性能进行了表征.以尿素为沉淀剂,900℃焙烧沉淀前驱体可得到单相荧光粉YAl3 (BO3)4:Eu3+,反应温度比传统高温固相法降低了300℃;沉淀法制备的荧光粉粒径分布范围小,无团聚现象,粒径约300 nm.掺铕量为10％(物质的量比)时发光强度最大.在260 nm的紫外光激发下,Eu3+的5D0→7F2的电偶极跃迁最强,发射光为618nm的红光.     

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.     

Preparation and luminescence properties of green-light-emitting afterglow phosphor Ca8Mg(SiO4)4Cl2:Eu2+

Green-light-emitting long-lasting phosphorescence phosphor, Eu²⁺ activated calcium magnesium chlorosilicate Ca₈Mg(SiO₄)₄Cl₂, has been prepared by a modified solid-state reaction method using Ca₂SiO₄:Eu²⁺ as a precursor. Its properties have been discussed and analyzed utilizing XRD, photoluminescence, excited-state decay curve and long-lasting phosphorescence decay curve. Upon UV light excitation, the emission spectrum of Ca₈Mg(SiO₄)₄Cl₂:Eu²⁺ phosphor is composed of two separate bands centered at 425 nm and 505 nm, respectively. Furthermore, after irradiation by a 320-nm UV light for 3 min, the 2% Eu²⁺-doped Ca₈Mg(SiO₄)₄Cl₂ phosphor emits intense green-light-emitting afterglow from the 4f⁶5d¹→4f⁷ transition of Eu²⁺, and its afterglow can be seen with the naked eye in the dark clearly for more than 3 h after removal of the excitation source. The disappearance of the high-energy 425 nm band in the afterglow emission spectrum is explained by its different crystallographic sites. The afterglow decay curve of the Eu²⁺-doped Ca₈Mg(SiO₄)₄Cl₂ phosphor contains a fast decay component and another slow decay one. The possible mechanism of this long-lasting phosphorescence phosphor is also discussed based on the experimental results.     

Crystal structure, physical properties and HRTEM investigation of the new oxonitridosilicate EuSi2O2N2

The new layered oxonitridosilicate EuSi₂O₂N₂ has been synthesized in a radio‐frequency furnace at temperatures of about 1400 °C starting from europium(III ) oxide (Eu₂O₃) and silicon diimide (Si(NH)₂). The structure of the yellow material has been determined by single‐crystal X‐ray diffraction analysis (space group P1 (no. 1), a=709.5(1), b=724.6(1), c=725.6(1) pm, α=88.69(2), β=84.77(2), γ=75.84(2)°,V=360.19(9)×10⁶ pm³, Z=4, R1=0.0631, 4551 independent reflections, 175 parameters). Its anionic Si₂O₂N₂^2? layers consist of corner‐sharing SiON₃ tetrahedra with threefold connecting nitrogen and terminal oxygen atoms. High‐resolution transmission electron micrographs indicate both ordered and disordered crystallites as well as twinning. Magnetic susceptibility measurements of EuSi₂O₂N₂ exhibit Curie–Weiss behavior above 20 K with an effective magnetic moment of 7.80(5) μ_B Eu^?1, indicating divalent europium. Antiferromagnetic ordering is detected at 4.5(2) K. EuSi₂O₂N₂ shows a field‐induced transition with a critical field of 0.50(5) T. The four crystallographically different europium sites cannot be distinguished by ¹⁵¹Eu Mössbauer spectroscopy. The room‐temperature spectrum is fitted by one signal at an isomer shift of δ=?12.3(1) mm s^?1 subject to quadrupole splitting of ΔE_Q=?2.3(1) mm s^?1 and an asymmetry parameter of 0.46(3). Luminescence measurements show a narrow emission band with regard to the four crystallographic europium sites with an emission maximum at λ=575 nm.     

Preparation of Sr2CeO4:Eu3+,Dy3+ white luminescence phosphor particles and thin films by using an emulsion liquid membrane system

Sr(2)CeO(4) and Sr(2)CeO(4):Eu(3+),Dy(3+) phosphor particles and thin films were prepared by using an emulsion liquid membrane (ELM, water-in-oil-in-water (W/O/W) emulsion) system, containing VA-10 (2-methyl-2-ethylheptanoic acid) as extractant (cation carrier). A two-step extraction enabled efficient extraction for Sr(3+) and rare earth ions, and the resulting precursor metal oxalate particles produced in the internal water phase of the ELM system were about 60 nm in diameter. Calcination of the oxalate particles in air gave submicrometer-sized Sr(2)CeO(4) and Sr(2)CeO(4):Eu(3+),Dy(3+) particles, which showed blue and white luminescence, respectively, by UV excitation. Blue and white luminescence phosphor thin films were also prepared by soaking alumina substrates into the W/O emulsion containing precursor oxalate particles, followed by calcination in air.     

Synthesis and photoluminescence properties of tunable emission phosphors Ca4Si2O7F2:Ce3+

The Ce³⁺ activated phosphors Ca₄Si₂O₇F₂:Ce³⁺ are prepared by a solid state reaction technique. The UV–vis luminescence properties as well as fluorescence decay time spectra are investigated and discussed. The results revealed that there were two kinds of Ce³⁺ luminescence behavior with 408 and 470 nm emissions, respectively. Under 355 nm excitation, the Ce(1) emission (408 nm) is dominant at low doping concentration, and then the Ce(2) emission (470 nm) get more important with increasing of Ce³⁺ concentrations in the host. The phosphors Ca₄Si₂O₇F₂:xCe³⁺ show tunable emissions from blue area to green-blue area under near-ultraviolet light excitation, indicating a potential application in near-UV based w-LEDs.     

Li_2SrSiO_4:Eu~(2+),Nd~(3+)中Eu~(2+)和Nd~(3+)的光谱性质和能量传递

在还原气氛下采用高温固相法制备了Li2SrSiO4:Eu2+,Nd3+发光材料,测量了它们的可见和近红外激发光谱和发射光谱及Eu2+的荧光寿命,研究了Eu2+和Nd3+掺入对其发光性质的影响。结果表明,当Eu2+的浓度为0.01,Nd3+的浓度为0.05时,样品的近红外发光强度最强;Eu2+的发射光谱和Nd3+激发光谱之间的光谱交叠范围较大,Eu2+和Nd3+之间存在着高效无辐射能量传递,能量传递效率约为55.7%,Eu2+的掺入可显著地敏化Nd3+的近红外发光。     

Photo and Thermo‐luminescence Properties of Mn4+, Ce4+ and Sm3+ in MgAl2Si2O8 Phosphor

Mn⁴⁺, Ce⁴⁺ and Sm³⁺ doped MgAl₂Si₂O₈‐based phosphors were synthesized at 1300 °C by solid state reaction and characterized by thermogravimetry (TG), differential thermal analysis (DTA), X‐ray powder diffraction (XRD), photoluminescence (PL), thermoluminescence (TL) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The phosphors showed broad red emission bands in the range of 610–715 nm and different maximum intensity when activated by UV illumination. Such a red emission can be attributed to the intrinsic ²E→⁴A₂ transitions of Mn⁴⁺.     

Substitution of Sr2+ by Eu3+ in Bi-2201 ceramics,effects on structure and physical properties

In this paper, we report the effects of the substitution of Sr by Eu on the properties of Bi-2201 ceramics. Samples with nominal compositions of Bi₂Sr_2?xEu_xCuO_y (x = 0–0.4) are elaborated in air by solid state reaction. They are characterized by means of X ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), magnetic and resistivity measurements. The undoped sample (x = 0) is monophasic and its structure belongs to phase A. No trace of superconductivity is observed down to 2 K for this sample and the variation of resistivity with temperature shows a semiconducting behaviour. As Eu is added and for x ≥ 0.2, the samples convert totally to B or Raveau phase and become superconducting. The highest T_c, obtained from both magnetic and resistivity measurements, is observed for x = 0.3. In the normal state, all the samples exhibit a semiconducting character which decreases as well as resistivity when the Eu content increases. The refinement of cell parameters is done with considering the structural modulation. The study shows that the substitution of Sr²⁺ by Eu³⁺ leads to an increase of a and b parameters, while c decreases similarly to those of the La doped phases. The a axis component of the modulation is observed to be independent of Eu content, while the c axis one increases slightly as this content increases. The XRD analysis has also revealed that the limit solubility of the used Eu₂O₃ oxide is situated between x = 0.3 and 0.4 of Eu content. The SEM micrographs show that the undoped sample consists of poorly connected grains with a random distribution. A quite different microstructure is obtained for the doped samples. The grains are more connected and have a flat shape which is characteristic of the Bi-based superconductors.