Thermal quenching of photoluminescence of Eu3+ ions in an Eu(fod)3 complex

We have studied the photoluminescence (PL) spectra of Eu³⁺ ions in the complex Eu(fod)₃ (fod = 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octadione) and also in polymers doped with Eu(fod)₃ with the help of supercritical carbon dioxide. We have established that in the temperature range 20°C–100°C, we observe thermal quenching of the photoluminescence of Eu³⁺ ions, and this quenching is most efficient in polycrystalline Eu(fod)₃ powder and Eu(fod)₃-doped polypropylene. __________ Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 73, No. 3, pp. 315–319, May–June, 2006.     

Effect of the external medium on the spectral characteristics of polypropylene films doped with Eu(fod)<Subscript>3</Subscript> molecules

We have studied the effect of external factors (humidity, pressure, temperature) on the stability of the organometallic compound Eu(fod)3 (fod = 6,6,7,7,8,8,8-heptafluoro-2,2-dimethyl-3,5-octadione) impregnated into polypropylene (PP) using supercritical CO₂. We have established that under the influence of external conditions, there is a decrease in the integrated intensity of the absorption band for the Eu(fod)₃ molecule and the photoluminescence (PL) of Eu³⁺ ions as a function of the properties of the medium, and in the presence of water molecules the shape of the bands for these spectra changes. We propose a physical model explaining the behavior of the absorption and photoluminescence spectra when the polypropylene films are stored under different conditions. __________ Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 74, No. 1, pp. 42–47, January–February, 2007.     

Spectroscopic Characterization of Eu(III) Complexes with New Monophosphorus Acid Derivatives of H<Subscript>4</Subscript>dota

The luminescence lifetimes of europium(III) complexes with new monophosphorus acid derivatives of H₄dota were measured by means of time-resolved laser-induced luminescence spectroscopy in H₂O and D₂O. The hydration numbers of these complexes were estimated using different empirical equations [Horrocks and Sudnick (1979) J. Am. Chem. Soc. 101 (1979) 334; Choppin and Barthelemy(1989) Inorg. Chem. 28, 3354–3357; Choppin and Bünzli Lanthanide probes in life, chemical and earth sciences. Theory and practice (1989); Kimura and Kato J. Alloys Comp. 275–277 (1998) 806; Parker (1999) J. Chem. Soc., Perkin Trans. 2, 493–503; Supkowski and Horroks (2002) Inorg. Chim. Acta. 340, 44–48]. It was shown that all the relationships gave similar results with a satisfactory precision. The hydration numbers of complexes of H₃do3a and H₄dota agreed with the literature values. One water molecule is coordinated in complexes of the new ligands. The results showed that the Choppin formula based on measurements only in H₂O can be satisfactorily used for estimation of the hydration numbers.     

三元配合物Eu(BA)3PIP和 Eu(BA)3phen的制备与发光性质

合成了邻菲罗啉(phen)衍生物2-苯基-咪唑并 -1,10-菲罗啉(PIP),并以其为第二配体,苯甲酸(BA)为第一配体,制备出新型稀土铕三元有机配合物Eu(BA)₃PIP;在相同条件下,第一配体不变,1,10-菲罗啉为第二配体,还制备出Eu(BA)₃phen。采用元素分析、红外光谱、热重和差热分析等技术对合成的配体PIP及配合物Eu(BA)₃PIP和Eu(BA)₃phen进行了表征。通过发光光谱研究了配合物的发光性质,结果表明第二配体PIP有较大的共轭体系,在紫外光激发下,配合物中的配体可将吸收的能量传递给稀土Eu³⁺离子,表现出较强的Eu³⁺离子的特征发射。两种配合物相比,Eu(BA)₃PIP的发光强度明显大于Eu(BA)₃phen的发光强度,说明适宜的第二配体对配合物有很好的敏化发光作用。     

Fabrication and amplified spontaneous emission of Eu(DBM) <Subscript>3</Subscript>Phen doped step-index polymer optical fiber

A step-index polymer optical fiber (SI POF) with a core of poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) containing Eu(DBM)₃Phen has been fabricated by a preform technique. Fluorescence analysis showed that there is not obvious change in the local environment around Eu³⁺with the increase of Eu(DBM)₃Phen doping concentration. Amplified spontaneous emission (ASE) phenomenon of the doped SI POF by end-pumping with an Ar⁺-laser of 457.9 nm at ambient temperature was observed. The threshold of the pump power for the onset of ASE is found to be 120 mW for the doped SI POF with a length of 50 cm, the length is also found to be the optimal length for maximum ASE power under the input power of 200 mW. The maximum quantum conversion efficiency of the fiber is about 40%.     

Eu(TTFA)_3掺杂SiO_2杂化胶体球的合成及特性

采用改进的碱催化法和种子法分别制得了稀土配合物Eu(TTFA)3掺杂的SiO2杂化胶体球,并用透射电子显微镜和荧光分光光度计对其显微形貌和荧光光谱特性进行了详细地研究.结果表明,两种方法都可以获得单分散性的、稀土配合物掺杂SiO2杂化胶体球,且都具有Eu3+离子典型的荧光光谱特性.Eu(TTFA)3掺杂入SiO2胶体球中后,有机配体TTFA在短波长处的吸收明显增强了,最大的吸收峰位也向短波长方向移动大约20～30nm,Eu3+离子5D0→7F2发射跃迁仍然具有良好的窄线发光特征,同时荧光峰值的形态和位置受SiO2基体的影响发生轻微的变化.     

Photoluminescence of fluoroacrylate polymers impregnated with Eu(bta)<Subscript>3</Subscript> using supercritical CO<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Optical properties (photoluminescence and absorption) of Eu(bta)₃(B) _n (B = H₂O or 1,10-phenanthroline) polycrystalline powders and fluoroacrylate polymers (FAPs) impregnated with these compounds using supercritical CO₂ (SC CO₂) were investigated. It was established that impregnation of Eu(bta)₃phen into the FAPs using an SC CO₂ solution was difficult to achieve. The type of B (ancillary ligand) and the polymer matrix were shown to influence the temperature quenching of photoluminescence of Eu³⁺ ions in the range 25–100°C. A comparative analysis of quantum yields (λ_ex = 300 and 380 nm) and photoluminescence decay times (λ_ex = 337.1 nm) for Eu(bta)₃B _n and for Eu(bta)₃B _n -doped FAPs was performed.     

Vibrational dynamics of the organometallic compound triarylorganoantimony (V) SbPh<Subscript>3</Subscript>[O<Subscript>2</Subscript>CC(OH)Ph<Subscript>2</Subscript>]<Subscript>2</Subscript>

A complete normal coordinate analysis was performed for five-coordinate non-rigid triarylantimony diester SbPh₃(O₂CR)₂, known to be a bioactive molecule, using Wilson G-F matrix method and Urey Bradley force field. The study of vibrational dynamics was performed using the concept of group frequencies and band intensities.      

Comparison of Eu(NO<Subscript>3</Subscript>)<Subscript>3</Subscript> and Eu(acac)<Subscript>3</Subscript> precursors for doping luminescent silica nanoparticles

In this study, we report the comparison between Eu³⁺-doped silica nanoparticles synthesized by Stöber method using Eu(NO₃)₃ or Eu(acac)₃ as precursors. The impact of different europium species on the properties of the final silica nanospheres is investigated in details in terms of size, morphology, reachable doping amount, and luminescence efficiency. Moreover, the results obtained for different thermal treatments are presented and discussed. It is shown that the organic complex modify the silica growing process, leading to bigger and irregular nanoparticles (500–800 nm) with respect to the perfectly spherical ones (400 nm) obtained by the nitrate salt, but their luminescence intensity and lifetime is significantly higher when 800–900 °C annealing is performed.     

稀土配合物Eu(DBM)3 phen/聚丙烯复合薄膜的光学性质

制备了Eu(DBM)3phen掺杂的聚丙烯(PP)薄膜复合材料。利用发光光谱技术,分别展示了Eu(DBM)3phen和Eu(DBM)3phen/PP薄膜的稳态光致发光光谱,比较了这两种材料的发光寿命。与纯的Eu(DBM)3phen相比,该复合材料的发光稳定性有较大的提高;观察到了折射率边界对Eu3+自发辐射速率的影响。     

BaZr(BO3)2:Eu的合成及发光性能研究

用硝酸盐热分解法成功制备了BaZr(BO3)2:Eu(Eu3+的掺杂量为摩尔分数5%)荧光材料,并研究了其在254及147 nm光束激发下的发光特性.254 nm光束激发下的发射主峰位于612 nm处,归属于Eu3+的5D0-7F2的电偶极跃迁,但在147 nm光束激发下的发射主峰位于592 nm处,归属于Eu3+的5D0-7F1的磁偶极跃迁.通过激发光谱分析,上述现象归因于在紫外激发下占据非对称格位Ba2+的Eu3+被优先激发,而在真空紫外激发下占据对称格位Zr4+的Eu3+被优先激发.结果表明BaZr(BO3)2:Eu并不适合作为等离子平板显示器用红色发光材料.     

Eu2+在Ba2Ca(BO3)2中的发光特性及浓度猝灭

采用高温固相法,以CaCO₃ (A.R)、BaCO₃ (A.R)、H₃BO₃ (A.R)和Eu₂O₃ (99.99%)为原料制备了Ba₂Ca(BO₃)₂∶Eu²⁺绿色发光材料,测量了材料的晶体结构、发光特性及色坐标等。Ba₂Ca(BO₃)₂∶Eu²⁺材料的激发光谱覆盖200~500 nm的紫外-可见光区。在400 nm近紫外光激发下,材料的发射光谱为一主峰位于537 nm的非对称宽谱,对应于Eu²⁺的4f⁶5d¹→4f⁷特征跃迁。研究发现,随Eu²⁺掺杂浓度的增大,Ba₂Ca-(BO₃)₂∶Eu²⁺材料的发射强度呈现先增大、后减小的变化趋势,最大发射强度对应的Eu²⁺掺杂摩尔分数为2%。造成发射强度下降的原因为浓度猝灭,其机理为电偶极-电偶极相互作用。依据晶格常数及实验光谱数据,得出临界距离R_c分别为2.64 nm和2.11 nm。随Eu²⁺掺杂浓度的增大,Ba₂Ca(BO₃)₂∶Eu²⁺材料的色坐标变化微小。计算得到Ba₂Ca(BO₃)₂∶2%Eu²⁺的转换效率约为72%。     

Optical properties of pyridine funtionalized TbF<Subscript>3</Subscript> nanoparticles

The preparation of pyridine functionalized TbF₃ nanoparticles are described in this report. Synthesized nanoparticles were characterized using the TEM, UV/Vis, FTIR and photoluminescence spectroscopy. TEM micrograph reveals the nanorod shaped, uniform in size with a particles size in the range of 20–30 nm. FTIR spectrum shown characteristic absorption bands of pyridine and a small intensity band at 411 cm⁻¹ corresponding metal nitrogen ν(Tb–N) bonding. Uv-vis spectrum shown the characteristic absorption transitions of Tb³⁺ ion. A strong emission transition at 540 nm (⁵D₄ → ⁷F₅) was observed on excite by visible light at 414 nm.     

均一球形PDP用荧光粉(Y,Gd)BO3:Eu的合成

利用共沉淀法通过控制稀土离子浓度、沉淀温度等得到稀土氧化物前驱体沉淀,再将其和H3BO3按化学计量比混合煅烧制备出了平均粒径在0．5～1．0μm的球形、粒径分布较小和无团聚的(Y,Gd)BO3：Eu荧光粉,其性能在一些方面优于商用荧光粉。利用X射线衍射、SEN、粒度分析仪和PL光谱进行表征。研究了不同的煅烧温度对荧光粉性能的影响,结果发现用本实验方法在800℃煅烧即可得到纯相的(Y,Gd)BO3：Eu。而传统固相合成纯相的(Y,Gd)BO3：Eu反应温度高达1200℃。因本方法工艺较易控制,适于在工业生产上推广。     

Eu3+或Tb3+掺杂Y2O3纳米材料紫外激发光谱

采用燃烧法制备了不同Ln³⁺(Ln=Eu或Tb)掺杂浓度和不同平均粒径的Y₂O₃:Ln纳米晶体粉末和体材料样品。研究发现随着粒径的减小,Y₂O₃:Eu电荷迁移带的位置发生红移;并且,由于存在于近表面低结晶度环境中的Eu³⁺数量的增加,小粒径样品(5nm)的电荷迁移带还向长波方向发生了明显的展宽。实验中还观察到Y₂O₃:Tb纳米晶激发谱中4f5d(4f⁸→4f⁷5d¹)跃迁吸收对应激发峰(带)的谱线形状随样品粒径变化存在较大的差异,这是由于Tb³⁺存在于近表面的低结晶度和颗粒内部的高结晶度两种不同环境中,Tb³⁺的4f5d跃迁在两种环境中对应的吸收峰位置不同,当样品粒径发生变化时Tb³⁺处于两种环境中的比例随之变化,造成相应吸收跃迁对应的激发峰(带)强度发生变化,并改变了激发谱的谱线形状。实验中还发现,随着Tb³⁺(或Eu³⁺)浓度的减小,Y₂O₃基质激子跃迁吸收的激发峰对比4f5d跃迁(或电荷迁移带)激发峰的相对强度随之增强。     

Photoacoustic spectroscopy of thin films of As<Subscript>2</Subscript>S<Subscript>3</Subscript>, As<Subscript>2</Subscript>Se<Subscript>3</Subscript> and GeSe<Subscript>2</Subscript>

Photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS) is one of the important branches of spectroscopy, which enables one to detect light-induced heat production following the absorption of pulsed radiation by the sample. As₂S₃, As₂Se₃ and GeSe₂ exhibit a wide variety of photo-induced phenomena that enable them to be used as optical imaging or storage medium and various electronic devices, including electro-optic information storage devices and optical mass memories. Therefore, accurate measurement of thermal properties of semiconducting films is necessary to study the memory density. The thermal conductivity of thin films of As₂S₃ (thickness 100 μm and 80 μm), As₂Se₃ (thickness 100 μm and 80 μm) and GeSe₂ (thickness 120 μm and 100 μm) has been measured using PAS technique. Our result shows that the thermal conductivity of thicker films is larger than the thinner films. This can be explained by the thermal resistance effect between the film and the surface of the substrate.      

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。     

The concentration quenching and crystallographic sites of Eu²⁺ in Ca₂BO₃Cl

A yellow phosphor, Ca2BO3 Cl:Eu2+ , is prepared by the high-temperature solid-state method. Under the condition of excitation sources ranging from ultraviolet to visible light, efficient yellow emission can be observed. The emission spectrum shows an asymmetrical single intensive band centred at 573 nm, which corresponds to the 4f 6 5d 1 →4f 7 transition of Eu2+ . Eu2+ ions occupy two types of Ca2+ sites in the Ca2BO3 Cl lattice and form two corresponding emission centres, respectively, which lead to the asymmetrical emission of Eu2+ in Ca2 BO 3 Cl. The emission intensity of Eu2+ in Ca2BO3 Cl is influenced by the Eu2+ doping concentration. Concentration quenching is discovered, and its mechanism is verified to be a dipole–dipole interaction. The value of the critical transfer distance is calculated to be 2.166 nm, which is in good agreement with the 2.120 nm value derived from the experimental data.     

Possible use of provitamin D<Subscript>3</Subscript> photoisomerization for spectral dosimetry of bioactive antirachitic UV radiation

The possible use of a simplified UV absorption spectroscopic method for dosimetry of bioactive antirachitic UV radiation has been analyzed. The method is based on the observation of the phototransformation kinetics of the provitamin D₃ primary molecule in ethanol (in vitro vitamin D₃ synthesis model) by measuring the decrease in the optical density at a fixed wavelength during UV exposure. The method can be used successfully for artificial UV sources with a constant radiation spectrum. However, such a technique turns out to be inapplicable to solar UV dosimetry in view of the variability of the solar UV spectrum that results in a varying rate of formation of irreversible photoproducts. Translated from Zhurnal Prikladnoi Spektroskopii, Vol. 76, No. 2, pp. 256–260, March–April, 2009.     

LEDs用KSr_4(BO_3)_3∶Eu~(2+)荧光粉的发光性质

采用固相法合成了KSr4(BO3)3∶x Eu2+(KSB∶x Eu2+)荧光粉,通过X射线粉末衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)及光致发光光谱分别研究了样品的晶相、形貌及发光性质。XRD研究结果表明制备的样品为正交晶系的KSr4(BO3)3单相。当Eu2+的掺杂摩尔分数x为1.5%时,在激发光谱250~550 nm范围内观察到了两个宽带激发,可归属为Eu2+的4f7-4f65d1跃迁;在400 nm激发下,发射谱呈现出一个不对称的黄色发射带,峰值位于560 nm处,可归属于Eu2+的4f65d1-4f7跃迁。因在KSr4(BO3)3化合物中存在3个Sr格位,根据其光谱特征可推测发射谱中非对称的发射带来源于多个Eu2+发光中心。