Synthesis and Upconversion Luminescence in LaF3:Yb3+, Ho3+, GdF3: Yb3+, Tm3+ and YF3:Yb3+, Er3+ obtained from Sulfide Precursors

Rare earth fluorides are mainly obtained from aqueous solutions of oxygen‐containing precursors. Probably, this method is simple and efficient, however, oxygen may partially be retained in the fluoride structure. We offer an alternative method: obtaining fluorides and solid solutions based on them from an oxygen‐free precursor. As starting materials, we choose sulfides of rare‐earth elements and solid solutions based on them. The fluorination is carried out by exposure to hydrofluoric acid of various concentrations. The transmission electron microscopy images revealed the different morphologies of the products, which depend on the concentration of the fluorinating component (HF) and the host element. The solid solution particle size varied from 30–35 nm in the case of GdF₃:Yb³⁺, Tm³⁺ (4 % HF) to larger structures with dimensions exceeding 200 nm, such as that for LaF₃:Yb³⁺, Ho³⁺ (40 % HF). The thermal characteristics, such as the temperatures of the transitions and melting and enthalpies, were determined for the solid solutions and simple fluorides. Applicability of the materials obtained as biological luminescent markers was tested on the example of upconversion luminescence, and good upconversion properties were detected.     

Nitrate ion association with Sm3+ ion

A solvent extraction method withTBP as an extractant was used for the determination of the stability constantsK ₁ ^o for the SmNO ₃ ²⁺ complex, for different least approach distanceså of ions. It was established thatå=6.5 Å for SmNO ₃ ²⁺ .

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Zur Assoziation von Nitrat-Ion mit Sm³⁺

Zusammenfassung Die StabilitätskonstantenK ₁ ^o für den SmNO ₃ ²⁺ -Komplex bei verschiedenen Mindestannäherungsdistanzenå der Ionen wurden mittels einer Lösungsmittelextraktionsmethode mitTBP ermittelt. Der beste Wert fürå war 6.5 Å.

     

Studies of structure,dielectric and conduction mechanism of Bi3+/Yb3+ modified BaTiO3

The present communication aims at the study of the structural, dielectric, electrical and conduction properties of Bi³⁺/Yb³⁺ substituted BaTiO₃ with a chemical composition of Ba_0.5Bi_0.5Yb_0.5Ti_0.5O₃. The modified BaTiO₃, could be synthesized by a solid state reaction technique. The X-ray diffraction data and pattern revealed the formation of the above compound with tetragonal crystal system. The material's molecular structure (Ba–Ti–O bond, O–Ti–O stretching-mode, metal-oxygen bond, optical band gap, and so on) was determined using room temperature Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and UV–visible spectroscopic spectra. Detailed investigations of the material's electrical (dielectric/leakage current and impedance) behavior over a wide temperature (25⁰C–500⁰C) and frequency (1 kHz–1000 kHz) range revealed the presence of capacitive, resistive, and conductive mechanisms. On the investigation of the polarization-electric field (P-E) hysteresis loop on multiple substitution, the change of ferroelectric polarization (spontaneous and residual) and storage density of BaTiO₃ was observed. Defect chemistry of the modified barium compound has been discussed in the details.     

Luminescence Centers in BaFCl:Ce3+ and BaFCl:Gd3+ Crystals

Introduction In BaFCl crystal which is of PbFCl type structure in tetragonal system, Ba~(2+) ions situate at sites of C_(4?) point symmetry, while F~- and Cl~- ions occupy sites of D_(2d) and C_(4?) symmetry, respectively. The rare earth ions RE~(3+) doped in BaFCl should randomly replace the sites of Ba~(2+) ions, and their extra positive charges may be compensated by     

Nd3Ge1.18In0.82 and Sm3Ge1.33In0.67 – New ternary indides with La3GeIn type structure

New indides, Nd₃Ge_1.18In_0.82 and Sm₃Ge_1.33In_0.67, were synthesized from the elements by arc-melting and subsequent annealing at 870 K. Single crystals were grown through special annealing procedures in sealed tantalum tubes in a resistance furnace. Both compounds were investigated on the basis of X-ray powder and single crystal data: La₃GeIn type structure, Pearson code tI80, space group I4/mcm; a = 1200.1(1), c = 1562.8(1) pm, wR2 = 0.0781, 716 F² values, 34 variables for Nd₃Ge_1.18In_0.82 and a = 1184.7(2), c = 1537.0(3) pm, wR2 = 0.0305, 911 F² values, 34 variables for Sm₃Ge_1.33In_0.67. The crystal chemistry in Nd₃Ge_1.18In_0.82 is discussed from a geometrical point of view and in terms of LMTO band structure calculations.     

Effect of the rare earth in the perovskite-type mixed oxides AMnO3 (A=Y, La, Pr, Sm, Dy) as catalysts in methanol oxidation

The effect of the rare earth in the perovskite-type mixed oxides AMnO₃ (A=Y, La, Pr, Sm, Dy) on catalytic properties in methanol oxidation was investigated in this work. The perovskites were prepared by reactive grinding in order to enhance the specific surface area in comparison with other classical synthesis procedures. These catalysts were characterized by N₂ adsorption, X-ray diffraction, H₂ temperature-programmed reduction (TPR-H₂), O₂-, CH₃OH- and CO₂-temperature-programmed desorption (TPD). The activity of the five catalysts under study in the methanol oxidation reaction was evaluated. The behaviour of the α-O₂ from the surface of the perovskite was strongly related to the nature of the A-site cation and particularly to its electronegativity but also to its density. Concerning the β-O₂ from the bulk, the rare earth only induces an indirect effect notably due to structural modifications. As suggested in a previous study, the activity in methanol oxidation was directly linked with the surface oxygen density. Under an excess of α-oxygen, the reaction intermediate was found to be a monodentate carbonate that decomposes into CO₂. The stability of monodentate carbonates was also found to be related to the electronegativity of the rare earth during both CH₃OH- and CO₂-temperature-programmed desorption. However, as soon as a lack of α-oxygen was observed in the structure, the dominant reaction intermediate was a bidentate carbonate that induces a consumption of anion vacancies in spite of the production of CO₂. Nevertheless, the accumulation of these carbonates leads to a decrease in the oxidation rate since their desorption requires high temperatures.     

Two New Quaternary Thiophosphates with Pseudo One‐dimensional Structures: Syntheses and Crystal Structures of Cs3Sm[PS4]2 and Rb3Sm[PS4]2

The new thiophosphates Rb₃Sm[PS₄]₂ and Cs₃Sm[PS₄]₂ were obtained as pale yellow needles using an in‐situ formed thiophosphate flux. Rb₃Sm[PS₄]₂ crystallizes in the space group P2₁ with a = 9.7061(19) Å, b = 6.7517(14) Å, c = 11.395(2) Å, β = 90.63(3)°, (Z = 2); Cs₃Sm[PS₄]₂ in space group P2₁/n with a = 15.311(3) Å, b = 6.8762(14) Å, c = 15.352(3) Å, β = 99.49(3)°, (Z = 4). The crystal structures are characterized by the formation of complex anionic chains, which run along the [010] direction in both structures. One of the two independent thiophosphate groups connects three Sm³⁺ cations to form an infinite zigzag like arrangement, while the other acts as a terminal ligand to one Sm³⁺ions. Such a μ₃ or face‐grafting coordination mode of a [PS₄]³⁻ anion is not very common. The Sm³⁺ ions are in bicapped trigonal prismatic chalcogen coordination. The average Sm–S distances within the trigonal prisms are close to 2.88Å, while the bonds to the capping atoms are distinctly longer. The chains are chiral yet their symmetry is close to 2₁/m. In contrast to the rubidium compound, Cs₃Sm[PS₄]₂ contains both enantiomorphs. In both structures the chains are arranged as a distorted hexagonal rod packing.     

SrMoO4:Er3+-Yb3+ upconverting phosphor for photonic and forensic applications

The Er³⁺-Yb³⁺ codoped strontium molybdate (SrMoO₄) phosphors have been synthesized via chemical co-precipitation method by adding ammonium hydroxide as a base reagent. The phase, crystal structure and formation of spindle-like particles present in the prepared phosphors have been recognized by using the X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) techniques. The Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy of the developed phosphors has been analyzed to mark the different functional groups present in synthesized phosphors. The multicolour upconversion emissions observed upon excitation with 980 nm and 808 nm laser diode have been explained on the basis of dopants ions concentration, pump power dependence, energy level structure and decay curve analysis. The colour co-ordinate study confirmed that the codoped phosphor emits non-tunable green colour when excited with the 980 nm laser diode, whereas it shows the colour tunability from yellow to green region upon excitation with the 808 nm laser diode. The applicability of non-tunable green colour emission has been demonstrated in the security ink and latent finger print detection. This shows the utility of the developed phosphors in the photonic and forensic applications.     

溶胶-凝胶法制备掺Sm3+的SiO2玻璃的结构及发光性能

利用溶胶-凝胶技术制备了掺不同量Sm3+和不同退火温度下的SiO2凝胶和玻璃,通过三维荧光光谱、激发光谱、发射光谱的测试,确定了Sm3+在SiO2凝胶玻璃中的最佳激发波长为360 nm,最强发射波长为610 nm,激发光谱的峰位置在360、393、464 nm处,发射光谱的峰位置在578、591、595、610、732nm处,分别归属于4G5/2-6H5/2、4G5/2-6H7/2、4G5/2-6H11/2跃迁,并证明当掺杂量达到1.15%时,Sm3+的发光最强,当Sm3+的掺杂量超过1.15%时,发生浓度猝灭效应.     

稀土离子掺杂的焦硅酸钇纳米粉末的制备和发光和发光性质

By using metal nitrates as starting materials and citric acid as a complexing agent, Y2Si2O7:Re3+ (Re=Eu, Tb) phosphors were prepared by a sol-gel method. X-ray diffraction was employed to characterize the resulting samples. The results of XRD indicate that the ff-Y2Si2O7 nanocrystal with size of 27 nm is obtained at 1000 oC and the doping ion content does not influence the structure. The excitation spectra in the UV and VUV ranges and the emission spectra of Re3+ doped samples were measured. The excitation spectra in the VUV range is due to absorption of host, that in the UV range is ascribed to absorption transitions from 4f to 5d state of the Tb3+ and the charge transfer in the Eu3+-O2- bond. The spectral energy distribution of the Tb3+ emission depends strongly on the Tb3+ concentration. The dependence of photoluminescence intensity on Re3+ concentration is also discussed in detail. The fluorescent decay curves at room temperature were measured and analyzed.     

D-氨基葡萄糖与Sm^3＋和Eu^3＋离子配合物的合成和表征

D-氨基葡萄糖(2氨-基-2脱-氧-D葡-萄糖,简称GLCN)是甲壳素或壳聚糖的最终水解产物。由于其分子内含有多个反应中心(-OH,-NH2),且无毒、水溶性好,易与多种金属离子配位,而用于贵金属回收、工业废水处理等生态和环境保护方面;由于其与金属离子形成的配合物水溶性好、低毒、甚至无     

Hydrothermal synthesis and fluorescence of YF3: Eu3+

<正>Europium(Ⅲ)-doped YF_3 is prepared by a hydrothermal process at 200℃.X-ray diffraction(XRD) pattern identifies the formation of YF_3 phase without detectable impurity.Environment scanning electron microscopy(ESEM) image shows the even size distribution of the samples with cubic morphology.The excitation and emission spectra of the rare earth ions doped YF_3 are investigated by fluorescence spectrophotometer.The excitation spectrum for 591 nm emission has several excitation bands at 320, 365,386,397 and 467 nm,and the main peak value was 397 nm.Typical Eu~(3+) emission peaks at 591 nm(~5D_0→~7F_1) and 612 nm (~5D_0→~7F_2) are observed when excited by 397 nm,and the strongest emission is 591 nm,demonstrating that the rare earth ions occupy the centrosymmetrical sites in YF_3.     

Synthesis of rare-earth selenate and selenite materials under “sol-gel” hydrothermal conditions: crystal structures and characterizations of La(HSeO3)(SeO4) and KNd(SeO4)2

Two rare-earth compounds containing selenium atoms, La(HSeO₃)(SeO₄) with a new open framework structure and KNd(SeO₄)₂ with a layered structure, have been synthesized under “sol-gel” hydrothermal conditions for the first time. Single-crystals of La(HSeO₃)(SeO₄) crystallize in the monoclinic system (P2₁, , , , β=104.91(3)°, Z=2, R_All=0.032). The structure contains puckered polyhedral layers made of LaO_x (x=9,10) and SeO₄ groups, which are connected via SeO₃-uints to the 3D structure. The crytal structure of KNd(SeO₄)₂ (monoclinc, P2₁/c, , , , β=91.38(3)°, Z=4, R_All=0.051) contains honeycomb-like six-ring NdO₉ polyhedra forming layers which are further decorated with SeO₄ tetrahedra. The K⁺ ions occupy the interspaces of these layers and provide the charge balance.     

新型La2CuMnO6和LaMnO3催化剂的甲烷燃烧催化性能比较

采用溶胶-凝胶法在空气气氛下于1100 ℃焙烧3 h后制备了一种新型单相稀土双层钙钛矿催化材料La2CuMnO6, 测试了其甲烷催化燃烧反应性能. 该化合物对甲烷催化燃烧反应表现出较好的催化活性, 起燃温度(T10)和完全转化温度(T90)分别为437.5和649.2 ℃, 在相同条件下与稀土单层钙钛矿型催化剂LaMnO3相比, 其T10和T90分别降低了53.1和116.5 ℃. XPS结果显示, La2CuMnO6氧空位浓度相对较大, 此外, La2CuMnO6与LaMnO3相比, 其TPR谱、SEM、TEM和磁性明显不同, 并与其甲烷催化燃烧活性有一定的对应关系.     

Synthesis and fluorescence properties of rare earth (Eu3+ and Gd3+) complexes with alpha-naphthylacetic acid and 1,10-phenanthroline

Rare earth binary complex Eu(NNA)3 (NNA, alpha-naphthylacetic acid), ternary complex Eu(NNA)3.phen (phen, 1,10-phenanthroline) and a series of dinuclear complexes with different mole ratios of Eu3+ to Gd3+ were synthesized. Many advanced approaches, such as element analysis, FTIR spectra, TG and DTA analysis, were used to determine the composition and structure of binary and ternary complex. Moreover, their fluorescence properties were studied by fluorescent spectra and lifetimes. The fluorescence spectra and decay curves of dinuclear complexes indicated that the fluorescence emission intensity was enhanced and the fluorescence lifetime was prolonged by Gd3+. The dinuclear complexes show the best properties when the mole ratio of Eu3+ to Gd3+ is 6:4. A new parameter Y, which was used to evaluate the effect of Gd3+, was introduced. In addition, the relationship of Y value and mole fraction of Gd3+ was analyzed by mathematical software. The results showed that Y value decreased by single exponential mode when the content of Gd3+ decreased.     

Nitrides with Inverse K2[NiF4] Structure: (R1–xCa3+xN1–x/3)Bi2 with R = Rare‐Earth Metal

The novel nitrides (R_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ (with R = La, Ce, Pr) crystallize in the K₂[NiF₄] structure type (I4/mmm, No. 139, Z = 2). Samples (La_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ with x = 0.10, 0.05, 0.00, (Ce_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ with x = 0.30, and (PrCa₃N)Bi₂ were obtained as single phase microcrystalline powders according to X‐ray diffraction and the crystal structure details were derived from Rietveld refinements based on X‐ray and neutron diffraction powder patterns. A partial order of R³⁺/Ca²⁺ on two crystallographic sites is governed by different ionic radii and charges. (La_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ and (Ce_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ exhibit small homogeneity ranges and typically a nitrogen deficiency. In contrast, for (PrCa₃N)Bi₂ no indications for a significant homogeneity range or deficiency of nitrogen was observed. (La_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ with x = 0.05 is a diamagnet. X‐ray absorption spectroscopy at the CeL₃‐edge as well as magnetic susceptibility measurements evidence that (Ce_1–xCa_3+xN_1–x/3)Bi₂ with x = 0.30 contains Ce³⁺ in the 4f¹ configuration. According to electrical resistivity data, samples from all three systems are heavily doped semiconductors.     

Three New Ln-Decavanadates Materials:Synthesis,Structure, and Photoluminescent Sensing for Detection of Zn2+ and Co2+

Three new compounds, [Ln(H₂O)₈]₂[V₁₀O₂₈] · 8H₂O [Ln = Ho ( 1 ), Tb ( 2 )] and [Eu(H₂O)₈]₂[V₁₀O₂₈] · 9H₂O ( 3 ), were successfully synthesized by evaporating the mixture of K₆V₁₀O₂₈ · 10H₂O and LnCl₃ · 6H₂O. Notably, three vanadates are composed of [Ln(H₂O)₈]³⁺ cation, decavanadates ([V₁₀O₂₈]^6–) anion. Meanwhile, free water molecules generate different type water clusters to connect [V₁₀O₂₈]^6– anions and coordination cations to form 3D supramolecular structure. The fluorescence measurements reveal that characteristic photoluminescence of Tb^III and Eu^III is quenched in presence of [V₁₀O₂₈]^6–, then the impacts of variational decavanadates ions concentration on the fluorescence intensities of LnCl₃ (Ln = Tb, Eu) systems and different acetate solution [M(CH₃COO)₂; M = Ni, Cr, Cu, Co, Zn] on fluorescence intensities of Ln-decavanadates (Ln = Eu, Tb) systems are investigated.     

Sm3Cl[SiO4]2: Ein chlorarmes Chloridorthosilicat des Samariums

Sm₃Cl[SiO₄]₂: A Chlorine‐poor Chloride Orthosilicate of Samarium Pale yellow, plate‐like single crystals of Sm₃Cl[SiO₄]₂ (orthorhombic, Pnma; a = 701.74(8), b = 1800.8(2), c = 626.63(7) pm; Z = 4) are obtained upon the reaction of SmCl₃, Sm₂O₃ and SiO₂ (”︁Kieselgel”︁”︁) in 1 : 4 : 6 molar ratios, most advantageously in the presence of substantial amounts of NaCl as fluxing agent, after seven days at 850 °C in evacuated silica ampoules. The B‐type crystal structure (isotypic with e. g. Yb₃Cl[SiO₄]₂) contains discrete orthosilicate tetrahedra [SiO₄]^4– which form anionic double layers ({(Sm1)₂[SiO₄]₂}^2–) with (Sm1)³⁺. These are alternatingly sheethed along [010] with cationic monolayers ({(Sm2)Cl}²⁺) consisting of (Sm2)³⁺ and Cl^–. Both crystallographically independent Sm³⁺ cations exhibit coordination numbers of eight (Sm1: 1 Cl + 7 O; Sm2: 2 Cl + 6 O) with respect to the involved electronegative particles.     

Nd3+ Sensitized Fluorescent Nanoprobes for Vascular Imaging in the Second Near Infrared Window北大核心CSCD

In recent years,in comparison to the light in the visible range（400~700 nm）and first near-infrared window（NIR-Ⅰ,700~1000 nm）,the light in the second near-infrared window（NIR-Ⅱ,1000~ 1700 nm）possess the merits of the lowest optical scattering and absorption in the bio-tissue. So NIR-Ⅱ fluorescence imaging with deeper tissue penetration depths,high spatiotemporal resolution and signal to noise ratio（SNR）plays an important role in the fields of angiography,lymphangiography and so on. Herein, Nd3+ sensitized fluorescent nanoprobe （U/DNPs,NaGdF4 ∶Yb（18% mole fraction）,Ho（2%）,Ce（30%） @NaGdF4 ,Nd（60%）@NaGdF4 ,Nd（10%）） with core-shell-shell is synthesized through high-temperature coprecipitation and epitaxial growth method. Under the irradiation of 808 nm,the NIR-Ⅱ fluorescence at 1056 nm and 1332 nm are obtained via down-conversion process for further vascular imaging. Furthermore,it can emit red upconversion fluorescence with high red to green（R/G）ratio（I647 /I540 = 22. 6）,possessing greatly potential application for photodynamic therapy. After successful modification of polyvinyl pyrrolidone（PVP） via ligand-exchange strategy,the U/DNPs-PVP nanomaterials possess excellent solubility in water and good biocompatibility,and can achieve the NIR-Ⅱ fluorescence vessels imaging with spatial resolution of 336. 3 µμm in vivo. © 2022, Science Press (China). All rights reserved.     

Synthesis and characterization of monodisperse spherical SiO2@RE2O3 (RE=rare earth elements) and SiO2@Gd2O3:Ln (Ln=Eu, Tb, Dy, Sm, Er, Ho) particles with core-shell structure

Spherical SiO₂ particles have been coated with rare earth oxide layers by a Pechini sol-gel process, leading to the formation of core-shell structured SiO₂@RE₂O₃ (RE=rare earth elements) and SiO₂@Gd₂O₃:Ln³⁺ (Ln=Eu, Tb, Dy, Sm, Er, Ho) particles. X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), photoluminescence (PL), and cathodoluminescence spectra as well as lifetimes were used to characterize the resulting SiO₂@RE₂O₃ (RE=rare earth elements) and SiO₂@Gd₂O₃:Ln³⁺ (Eu³⁺, Tb³⁺, Dy³⁺, Sm³⁺, Er³⁺, Ho³⁺) samples. The obtained core-shell phosphors have perfect spherical shape with narrow size distribution (average size ca. 380 nm), smooth surface and non-agglomeration. The thickness of shells could be easily controlled by changing the number of deposition cycles (40 nm for two deposition cycles). Under the excitation of ultraviolet, the Ln³⁺ ion mainly shows its characteristic emissions in the core-shell particles from Gd₂O₃:Ln³⁺ (Eu³⁺, Tb³⁺, Sm³⁺, Dy³⁺, Er³⁺, Ho³⁺) shells.