Photoluminescence and efficient energy transfer from Ce3+ to Tb3+ or Mn2+ in Ca9ZnLi(PO4)7 host

Structural and spectroscopic characterizations of the Ce³⁺/Tb³⁺(Mn²⁺) solely and Ce³⁺–Tb³⁺(Mn²⁺) doubly doped phosphate compound Ca₉ZnLi(PO₄)₇ with β-Ca₃(PO₄)₂ structure have been performed by powder X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence spectra measurements. The weak green emission from Tb³⁺ and red emission from Mn²⁺ are significantly enhanced by introduction of sensitizer Ce³⁺ ions due to an efficient resonant-type energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to activators Tb³⁺ or Mn²⁺. The energy transfer efficiency and the mechanism have been estimated based on spectroscopic data. Meanwhile, the critical distances for energy transfer between the Ce³⁺ and Tb³⁺ or Mn²⁺ ions are also calculated by the method of spectral overlapping.     

Na2SrMg(PO4)2: Ce3+, Mn2+荧光粉的发光性质及其能量传递机理

采用高温固相法制备了Na₂SrMg(PO₄)₂: Ce³⁺, Mn²⁺ (NSMP: Ce³⁺, Mn²⁺) 荧光粉, 并对其发光性质及Ce³⁺ 对Mn²⁺ 的能量传递机理进行了研究. Ce³⁺ 和Mn²⁺ 在334 nm 和617 nm 的发射峰分别为Ce³⁺ 的5d→4f 跃迁和Mn²⁺ 的⁴T₁(⁴G)→⁶A₁(⁶S) 跃迁产生. Ce³⁺ 对Mn²⁺ 的发光有较强的敏化作用, 根据Dexter能量传递效率公式判断Na₂SrMg(PO₄)₂ 中Ce³⁺ 对Mn²⁺ 的能量传递属于电偶极-电四极相互作用引起的共振能量传递.     

Ca5(PO4)3F:Ce,Mn荧光粉的老化性能研究

通过对一系列Ca5(PO4)3F:Ce和Ca5(PO4)3F:Ce,Mn(以下简称FAP:Ce和FAP:Ce,Mn)样品在荧光灯中和在强紫外光(185nm+254nm)辐照下,发光效率衰减规律及样品漫反射光谱的变化的研究,并与普通卤粉((F,Cl)AP:Sb,Mn)进行对比,发现了该材料的老化速率与样品组分的关系,即随着材料中Ce浓度的增大和氧空位的增多,老化速率变快。并根据Ryan老化理论,对材料老化的物理机制进行了初步的推测。     

Cold and warm white light generation using Zn(PO3)2 glasses activated by Ce3+, Dy3+ and Mn2+

The photoluminescence of zinc metaphosphate glasses activated by Dy³⁺, Ce³⁺/Dy³⁺ and Ce³⁺/Dy³⁺/Mn²⁺ ions was investigated. Non-radiative energy transfers from Ce³⁺ to Dy³⁺ and Ce³⁺ to Mn²⁺ are observed upon 280 nm excitation. The non-radiative nature of these transfers is inferred from the increase in the decay rate of the Ce³⁺ emission when the glass is co-doped with Dy³⁺ or Dy³⁺/Mn²⁺. It is demonstrated that zinc metaphosphate glasses can generate cold or warm white light emission when they are doped with Ce³⁺/Dy³⁺ or Ce³⁺/Dy³⁺/Mn²⁺ and pumped at 280 nm (peak emission wavelength of AlGaN-based LEDs). The CIE1931 chromaticity coordinates and color temperature were (0.34, 0.35) and 5250 K for the cold light, and (0.47, 0.43) and 2700 K for the warm light.     

Persistent luminescence properties of SrMg2(PO4)2:Eu2+,Tb3+

We investigate the persistent luminescence in europium-doped SrMg₂(PO₄)₂ upon codoping with auxiliary terbium. Luminescence properties of the phosphors, including photoluminescence, luminescence decay and thermoluminescence, are systematically studied. SrMg₂(PO₄)₂:Eu²⁺ shows only a weak persistent luminescence, and codoping with Tb³⁺ is necessary to obtain considerable persistent luminescence. An energy level scheme is constructed to convey reasonable trapping and detrapping processes in the material.     

Violet-blue-shift of emission and enhanced luminescent properties of Ca3(PO4)2:Ce3+ phosphor induced by substitution of Gd3+ ions

Ca₃(PO₄)₂:1mol%Ce³⁺/xGd³⁺ (where x = 0.5, 1.0, 3.0 and 5.0 mol%) phosphors were synthesized by the conventional combustion synthesis method. The X-ray diffraction patterns showed their rhombohedral structure with space group of R3c. The optical properties including reflectance, excitation and emission were investigated. The band gaps of the phosphors were calculated from diffuse reflectance spectra data using the Kubelka–Munk function. The photoluminescence (PL) excitation spectra exhibited the broadband 4f–5d transition of Ce³⁺ ions centered at ~265 nm. The PL emission properties of the Ca₃(PO₄)₂:Ce³⁺/Gd³⁺ phosphors were studied as a function of the Gd³⁺ ion concentration. The Ca₃(PO₄)₂:Ce³⁺/Gd³⁺ phosphor had a wide emission band ranging from 320 to 400 nm, and peaking at 365 nm. This emission is ascribed to the transition from the higher 5d band to ²F_7/2, ²F_5/2 states of the Ce³⁺ ion. The 365 nm peak shifted to longer wavelengths with increasing concentration of the Gd³⁺ ion. The CIE chromaticity diagram of Ca₃(PO₄)₂:Ce³⁺/Gd³⁺ phosphor showed tunable emission colour from violet to violet-blue, suggesting that this phosphor can act as a source of violet-blue colour for application in information displays, phototherapy and photoluminescent liquid crystal displays.     

新型红色荧光粉Na2Ca4(PO4)2SiO4:Eu3+,Bi3+的制备及发光特性

用高温固相法合成了用于白光LED的Na2Ca4(1-x-y)(PO4)2SiO4:xEu3+,yBi3+红色荧光粉.研究了助熔剂H3BO3、二次煅烧时间和稀土掺杂量等制备条件对样品发光性质的影响.结果表明,在1 200℃、助熔剂H3BO3加入量为样品质量的3.8%时可得到更有利于发光的α-NCPS基质,而且掺入Eu3+、Bi3+之后,基质的晶格结构没有发生明显变化;适宜的二次煅烧时间为1.5 h.Bi3+的共掺杂可以通过能量传递大幅提高Eu3+的发光强度,当Eu3+、Bi3+的摩尔分数分别为x=0.04和y=0.01时,粉体具有最强的红光发射.表明这种荧光粉是一种可很好用于近紫外芯片的白光LED的红色荧光粉.     

NaZnLa(PO4)2中Ce3+和Tb3+的发光

采用高温固相反应合成了NaZnLa(PO₄)₂中掺杂Ce³⁺、Tb³⁺的荧光体,对其晶体结构、发光行为进行了研究,并尝试对NaZnLa(PO₄)₂:Ce,Tb荧光体进行调制。NaZnLa(PO₄)₂是LaPO₄的同构物,为单斜晶系独居石结构,从XRD谱数据得到NaZnLa(PO₄)₂基质的晶胞参数为a=0.6823nm,b=0.7045nm,c=0.6497nm,β=1039°,v=0.303nm³,其晶胞参数与单斜LaPO₄的晶胞参数相似。在NaZnLa(PO₄)₂:Ce,Tb荧光体中,Ce³⁺对Tb³⁺有良好的敏化作用,掺杂适量的BO₃^3-、Al³⁺、Dy³⁺,可以增强发光亮度。     

Enhanced UVB emission and analysis of chemical states of Ca5(PO4)3OH:Gd3+,Pr3+ phosphor prepared by co-precipitation

Hydroxyapatite (Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH) is a well-known bioceramic material used in medical applications because of its ability to form direct chemical bonds with living tissues. This mineral is currently used as a host for rare-earth ions (e.g. Gd³⁺, Pr³⁺, Tb³⁺, etc.) to prepare phosphors that can be used in light emitting devices of different types. In this study Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH:Gd³⁺,Pr³⁺ phosphors were prepared by the co-precipitation method and were characterised by x-ray diffraction, x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, high resolution transmission electron microscopy, energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The x-ray diffraction pattern was consistent with the hexagonal phase of Ca₅(PO₄)₃OH referenced in JCPDS card number 73-0293. The x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy data indicated that Ca²⁺ occupied two different lattice sites, referred to as Ca1 and Ca2. The photoluminescence data exhibited a narrowband emission located at 313 nm, which is associated with the ⁶P_7/2→⁸S_7/2 transition of the Gd³⁺ ion. This emission is classified as ultraviolet B and it is suitable for use in phototherapy lamps to treat various skin diseases. The photoluminescence intensity of the 313 nm emission was enhanced considerably by Pr³⁺ co-doping.     

Luminescence properties and energy transfer in Eu2+, Mn2+ codoped Na(Sr,Ba)PO4 phosphor

Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ singly doped and codoped Na(Sr,Ba)PO₄ phosphors were synthesized, and their luminescent properties were investigated. A broad blue emission and a broad orange emission band were observed in Na(Sr,Ba)PO₄:Eu²⁺, Mn²⁺ phosphor. The resonant-type energy transfer from Eu²⁺ to Mn²⁺ was demonstrated, and the energy transfer efficiency was also calculated according to their emission spectra. Based on the principle of energy transfer, the emission intensity ration of Eu²⁺ and Mn²⁺ could be appropriately tuned by adjusting the contents of activators. Due to the strong absorption in the 250–400 nm range, Na(Sr,Ba)PO₄:Eu²⁺, Mn²⁺ phosphor could be used as a potential candidate for near-UV white light-emitting diodes (LEDs).     

Thermally stimulated luminescence of Ca3(PO4)2 and Ca9Ln(PO4)7 (Ln = Pr,Eu, Tb,Dy, Ho,Er, Lu)

The series of whitlockite compounds Ca₃(PO₄)₂ and Ca₉Ln(PO₄)₇ (Ln = Pr, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Lu) was studied in radioluminescence (RL) and thermally stimulated luminescence (TSL) excited by X-rays. f-f emission lines of Ln³⁺ were observed in RL for Ca₉Ln(PO₄)₇ (Ln = Pr, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er) whereas d-d emission band of the impurity Mn²⁺ was observed in Mn:Ca₃(PO₄)₂ and Mn:Ca₉Lu(PO₄)₇ at 655 nm. In TSL, the Eu, Ho and Er compounds did not show any signal. As Eu³⁺, Ho³⁺ and Er³⁺ present the highest Ln³⁺/Ln⁴⁺ ionization potential (IP) of the series, this was interpreted as the inability of these lanthanides to trap a hole. On the contrary Pr³⁺ in Ca₉Pr(PO₄)₇, Tb³⁺ in Ca₉Tb(PO₄)₇, Dy³⁺ in Ca₉Dy(PO₄)₇, Mn²⁺ in Mn:Ca₃(PO₄)₂ and Mn:Ca₉Lu(PO₄)₇ were identified as hole traps and radiative recombination centers in the TSL mechanism. Ca₉Tb(PO₄)₇ was found to be a high intensity green persistent phosphor whereas Mn:Ca₉Lu(PO₄)₇ is a red persistent phosphor suitable for in vivo imaging application.     

Ca8Mg(SiO4)4Cl2:Ce3+, Tb3+: A potential single-phased phosphor for white-light-emitting diodes

A single-phased white-light-emitting phosphor Ca₈Mg(SiO₄)₄Cl₂:Ce³⁺, Tb³⁺ (CMSC:Ce³⁺, Tb³⁺) is synthesized by a high temperature solid-state reaction method, and its photoluminescence properties are investigated. The obtained phosphor exhibits a strong excitation band between 250 and 410 nm, matching well with the dominant emission band of a UV light-emitting-diode (LED) chip. Energy transfer from Ce³⁺ to Tb³⁺ ions has been investigated and demonstrated to be a resonant type via a dipole–dipole mechanism. The energy transfer efficiency as well as the critical distance is also estimated. Furthermore, the phosphors can generate light from yellow-green through white and eventually to blue by properly tuning the relative ratio of Ce³⁺ to Tb³⁺ ions grounded on the principle of energy transfer. The results show that this phosphor has potential applications as a single-phased phosphor for UV white-light LEDs.     

Photoluminescence properties of blue-emitting Li4SrCa(SiO4)2:Eu2+ phosphor for solid-state lighting

Blue-emitting Li₄SrCa(SiO₄)₂:Eu²⁺ phosphors have been synthesized by solid-state reaction. The photoluminescence (PL) excitation spectrum shows broad-band absorption and matches well with the emission of a near-UV (n-UV) chip. The PL emission spectrum exhibits a broad-band emission peaking at 430 nm, which is the characteristic emission of the f–d transition of the Eu²⁺ ion. The diffuse reflection spectra, temperature-dependent emission spectra, fluorescence decay, and mechanism of concentration quenching are also studied in detail. Li₄SrCa(SiO₄)₂:Eu²⁺ is a candidate blue phosphor for n-UV excited solid-state lighting.     

红色长余辉材料Mg2SiO4：Dy3+,Mn2+的制备及发光特性

用高温固相法制备了长余辉发光材料Mg₂SiO₄:Dy³⁺,Mn²⁺,对这种材料的红色长余辉性质进行了研究.对以不同掺杂浓度单掺杂Mn²⁺、单掺杂Dy³⁺以及双掺杂Dy³⁺,Mn²⁺的Mg₂SiO₄体系,通过在紫外激发下的发射光谱及其激发光谱的研究,确认了在双掺杂体系中,峰值为660nm的发光带对应着Mn²⁺的⁴T₁(⁴G)→⁶A₁(⁶S)跃迁,Mn²⁺为主要发光中心.Mn²⁺的660nm发射的激发谱分布很宽,样品在近紫外和可见光区都有良好的吸收,长波边可达600nm,是这种材料的一个显著优点.还研究了双掺杂体系中Dy³⁺对Mn²⁺的660nm发光带的敏化作用.另外,通过对单掺杂、双掺杂体系热释光曲线的比较,揭示了双掺杂体系中Dy³⁺的陷阱作用.     

Ce3+/Eu2+共掺Ca3Si2O4N2荧光粉的光学特性

采用高温固相法制备了一种新型的白光LED用Ca3Si2O4N2∶Eu2+,Ce3+,K+荧光粉。利用X射线衍射仪对样品的物相结构进行了分析,结果表明:Ce3+和K+离子的掺杂没有改变Ca3Si2O4N2∶Eu2+荧光粉的主晶相。利用荧光光谱仪对样品的发光性能进行了测试,发现样品在355 nm激发下得到的发射光谱为峰值位于505 nm的单峰,是Eu2+离子5d-4f电子跃迁引起的。Ca3Si2O4N2∶Eu2+荧光粉通过Ce3+和K+离子的掺杂,发光明显增强。当Ce3+的摩尔分数为1%时,荧光粉的发光强度达到最大值,是单掺Eu2+离子荧光粉发光强度的168%。通过光谱重叠的方法计算Ce3+→Eu2+能量传递临界的距离为2.535 nm。     

Luminescence of impurity Ce3+ centers in KH2PO4 : Ce crystals

Physics of the Solid State - The photoluminescence, X-ray luminescence, and cathodoluminescence spectra of KH2PO4 : Ce single crystals contain a nonelementary band of radiation with an energy of...     

Luminescent properties of Mg3Ca3(PO4)4: Eu2+ blue-emitting phosphor for white light emitting diodes

A blue-emitting phosphor, Eu²⁺-activated Mg₃Ca₃(PO₄)₄ phosphor was synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction. X-ray powder diffraction (XRD) analysis confirmed the phase formation. Photoluminescence (PL) results showed that Mg₃Ca₃(PO₄)₄: Eu²⁺ could be efficiently excited by UV–visible light from 250 to 430 nm, which matched well with the emission wavelengths of near-UV and UV LED chips. The effects of the doped-Eu²⁺ concentration in Mg₃Ca₃(PO₄)₄: Eu²⁺ on the PL were also investigated. The result reveals that Mg₃Ca₃(PO₄)₄: Eu²⁺ is a potential blue-emitting phosphor for white LEDs.