A new kind of rare earth material with high efficient long-persistent phosphors, such as SrAl2O4:Eu, Dy, has been developed in recent years. The PMMA with long-persistent phosphors is typical one of applications for t...A new kind of rare earth material with high efficient long-persistent phosphors, such as SrAl2O4:Eu, Dy, has been developed in recent years. The PMMA with long-persistent phosphors is typical one of applications for the phosphors. In this work, we try to probe into the affection of the manufacture process on the PMMA with long-persistent phosphors, to analyze its performance, and its luminescence behavior, especially to study the self-excitation of the PMMA with long-persistent phosphors.展开更多
Commercial phosphor-converted white LEDs(pc-WLEDs)face two inherent limitations,namely blue light hazard and low color rendering index,due to the use of blue LEDs as excitation source.To address these challenges,viole...Commercial phosphor-converted white LEDs(pc-WLEDs)face two inherent limitations,namely blue light hazard and low color rendering index,due to the use of blue LEDs as excitation source.To address these challenges,violet LEDs are proposed as an alternative solution.Currently,phosphors that can be efficiently excited by violet light(with wavelengths from 400 to 420 nm)remain under development still.In this study,we utilize large language models to construct a comprehensive database of Eu^(2+)and Ce^(3+)doped phosphors for discovering novel violet-excited phosphors.A total of 822 phosphor data entries,including elemental compositions,crystal structures and excitation/emission wavelengths,have been extracted and validated from 9551 research papers.Compared with Ce^(3+)doped phosphors,the Eu^(2+)are in general more suited for violet-excited phosphors,as well as red-emitting phosphors.In particular,Eu^(2+)doped nitrides and sulfides are worth of exploration for violet-excited phosphors.This database is expected to be useful in the future development of phosphors for pc-WLEDs based on artificial intelligence methods.The datasets in this article are listed in Science Data Bank at http://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.34314.展开更多
Heat-induced emission peak shift(HIEPS),encompassing both redshift and blueshift,remains mechanistically unresolved in phosphor materials.Using state-of-the-art first-principles calculations of M_(2)SiO_(4):Eu^(2+)(M=...Heat-induced emission peak shift(HIEPS),encompassing both redshift and blueshift,remains mechanistically unresolved in phosphor materials.Using state-of-the-art first-principles calculations of M_(2)SiO_(4):Eu^(2+)(M=Sr,Ba,Ca),we reveal that conventional thermal expansion theory cannot adequately explain these phenomena.Instead,our frozen phonon analysis identifies local electron-phonon coupling as the dominant mechanism,where anisotropic thermal vibrations selectively distort the asymmetric Eu-5d potential well that arises from the dopant’s coordination environment.This distortion manifests through the temperature-sensitiveΔ_(f−d) parameter governing the 5d→4f transition energy,directly controlling spectral shifts.Our findings establish a universal framework for HIEPS in rare-earth phosphors and enable a Δ_(f−d)-guided strategy for designing thermally stable phosphors.展开更多
Bifunctional applications in solid state lighting and optical thermometry are attractive in the optical field.Despite Eu^(3+)doped phosphors are widely used in white-LEDs,phosphors with high temperature sensitivity re...Bifunctional applications in solid state lighting and optical thermometry are attractive in the optical field.Despite Eu^(3+)doped phosphors are widely used in white-LEDs,phosphors with high temperature sensitivity remain rare.Herein,NaLnTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)(Ln=Y and Gd)phosphors were synthesized using a rapid microwave-assisted solidstate(MASS)method to fulfill these applications.Under 395 nm excitation,NaLnTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)exhibit the characteristic ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(J)(J=1–4)transitions of Eu^(3+).Substituting Gd^(3+) for Y^(3+) enhances the luminescence by approximately 2.42 times.Structural analyses reveal that the improved luminescent properties are attributed to the more distorted and appropriate coordination environment in NaGdTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+).Finally,white-LEDs using NaGdTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)as the red-component produce white light with high Ra of 89.Furthermore,the distinct thermal responses of the ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(J) transitions enable NaLnTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)to function as temperature sensors via fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)strategy.NaYTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)possesses the maximum relative/absolute sensitivity of 1.45%/15.93%K^(-1),whereas NaGdTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)achieves the maximum relative/absolute sensitivity of 1.53%/30.24% K^(-1).This work highlights the significance of cationic substitution in enhancing luminescent properties for multifunctional applications.展开更多
Er^(3+)-doped BaLaGaO_(4)green phosphors was synthesized through a high-temperature solid-state reaction technique.The phase structure and morphology test results of the phosphor indicate that the BaLaGaO_(4)material ...Er^(3+)-doped BaLaGaO_(4)green phosphors was synthesized through a high-temperature solid-state reaction technique.The phase structure and morphology test results of the phosphor indicate that the BaLaGaO_(4)material was successfully synthesized and Er^(3+)ions were successfully doped into the main lattice.This doping does change the basic structure of the crystal.BaLaGaO_(4):Er^(3+)phosphor exhibits bright green emission centered at 545 nm when excited by 381 nm ultraviolet light or 980 nm near-infrared light.The optimal doping concentration is found to be x=0.04.To quantify the temperature sensitivity of the phosphor,the fluorescence intensity ratio method was used.Within the temperature range of 298-473 K,the maximum relative sensitivities are 1.35%/K(298 K,381 nm)and 1.45%/K(298 K,980 nm),respectively.The maximum absolute sensitivities are 0.67%/K(473 K,381 nm)and 0.69%/K(473 K,980 nm),respectively.Finally,white light-emitting diodes(WLEDs)with a high colour index of Ra=82and a relatively low correlated colour temperature of CCT=5064 K are obtained by integrating the synthesized BaLaGaO_(4):0.04Er^(3+)green phosphor into warm WLEDs devices.These results suggest that Er^(3+)-activated BaLaGaO_(4)multifunctional phosphors hold considerable promise in the areas of optical temperature sensing and WLEDs phosphor conversion.展开更多
To develop new up-conversion luminescent materials for non-contact optical thermometer with high sensitivity and temperature re solution,a battery of KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphors were fabricated through...To develop new up-conversion luminescent materials for non-contact optical thermometer with high sensitivity and temperature re solution,a battery of KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphors were fabricated through solid reaction process.The crystal structure,up-conversion luminescence,energy transfer,thermal stability and optical temperature sensing performances were studied in detail.Under 980 nm laser excitation,the KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphor exhibits distinctive emission bands of Ho^(3+)at545,660,and 755 nm,and excellent illuminant performance.Based on the thermally coupled levels(TCLs)of Ho^(3+),both the relative sensitivity(S_(r))and absolute sensitivity(S_(a))display similar change trends,with the highest values of 6.73%/K(@298 K)and 5.69%/K(@298 K),respectively.Furthermore,the highest Saof 13.90%/K(@623 K)and the ultimate Srof 0.62%/K(@298 K)are achieved based on non-TCLs of Ho^(3+).Therefore,KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphor is a promising candidate for self-referenced optical thermometry.展开更多
Cr^(3+)-activated phosphors have attracted significant attention for their tunable emission,spanning narrow-band red to broadband near-infrared(NIR)luminescence,depending on the crystal field environment.Here,we repor...Cr^(3+)-activated phosphors have attracted significant attention for their tunable emission,spanning narrow-band red to broadband near-infrared(NIR)luminescence,depending on the crystal field environment.Here,we report the realization of wideband NIR emission in Cr^(3+)-doped GaScO_(3)(GaScO_(3):Cr^(3+))phosphors with perovskite structure.The phosphors were synthesized by traditional solid-state reaction method.The first-principles calculations were conducted and the results demonstrate that the octahedral[GaO_(6)]sites exhibit relatively weak crystal field strength(Dq/B≈2.2),facilitating efficient spin-allowed transitions of Cr^(3+)from the^(4)T_(2)state to the^(4)A_(2)state.The photoluminescence spectroscopy revealed an exceptionally broad NIR emission band from a range of 700 nm-1200 nm with full width at half maximum(FWHM)of 145 nm under 465-nm excitation.Overall,these results highlight the viability of GaScO_(3):Cr^(3+)as a highly promising material for wideband NIR applications.展开更多
This paper reports the preparation of yttrium oxide(Y_(2)O_(3))doped with various concentrations of Er^(3+)using high temperature synthesis method.Photoluminescence(PL)emission spectra of the samples were recorded at ...This paper reports the preparation of yttrium oxide(Y_(2)O_(3))doped with various concentrations of Er^(3+)using high temperature synthesis method.Photoluminescence(PL)emission spectra of the samples were recorded at an excitation of 980 nm laser source.Two prominent peaks centered at 484 nm and 574 nm were found and attributed to the^(2)P3/2→^(4)I_(11/2)and^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2),respectively.The sample with 2.5 mol%of Er^(3+)provided the optimum intensity in emission spectra.The sample with optimum PL emission was investigated for its thermoluminescence(TL)glow curve exhibited the second order kinetics.The peak TL intensity was found around 236°C,i.e.,towards high temperature which supports the fact of formation of deeper traps.Therefore,the material taken may be regarded as a good candidate for light emitting diode(LED)applications.展开更多
A set of germanate garnet phosphors containing Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)were adequately synthesized using the high-temperature solid-state technique.The structural properties,photoluminescence characteristics,fluorescence li...A set of germanate garnet phosphors containing Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)were adequately synthesized using the high-temperature solid-state technique.The structural properties,photoluminescence characteristics,fluorescence lifetimes,and temperature-sensing capabilities of the phosphors were thoroughly investigated.X-ray diffraction confirms the crystalline structure of the phosphors,while photoluminescence spectra reveal a colour shift attributed to the trans fer of energy from Tb^(3+)to Eu^(3+)as the concentration of Eu^(3+)increases.The phosphors excited by UV light display a transition in colour from green to yellow,and subsequently to red,which can be used as a colour tunable phosphor in white light-emitting diode(w-LED) applications.As a novel temperature sensing material,the maximum relative sensitivity of Ca_(3)Sc_(2)Ge_(3)O_(12):Tb^(3+),Eu^(3+)phosphor is 0.1044 K-1(298 K),highlighting its potential for applications in temperature sensing.展开更多
To meet the high demands of modern technology for temperature sensors,Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)self-activated phosphors were selected to design four-mode optical thermometers.A comprehensive investigation was conducted on ...To meet the high demands of modern technology for temperature sensors,Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)self-activated phosphors were selected to design four-mode optical thermometers.A comprehensive investigation was conducted on the synthetic method,structural and luminescent characteristics,and energy transfer mechanism([WO6]6-→Sm^(3+)). Due to the different temperature responses of two emission centers([WO6]6-and Sm^(3+)),the temperature sensing capability of Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)phosphors was studied.Fluorescence intensity(FI),fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR),Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage coordinates and excitation intensity ratio are the four modes for temperature sensing,and their maximum relative sensitivities are 2.62%/K(350 K),2.06%/K(320 K),0.67%/K(329 K) and 2.42%/K(303 K),respectively.Furthermore,within 303-483 K temperature range,the relative sensitivities based on FI and FIR are bigger than 1.67%/K and 1.16%/K,respectively.Our findings suggest that Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)phosphors with four temperature measurement modes might be applied in multi-mode self-calibration optical thermometers.展开更多
Cr^(3+)-activated spinel-type phosphors have great potential in different application scenes due to their unique sharp and far-red(FR)emission.However,the multi-functionalization of these phosphors is still limited by...Cr^(3+)-activated spinel-type phosphors have great potential in different application scenes due to their unique sharp and far-red(FR)emission.However,the multi-functionalization of these phosphors is still limited by their unsatisfied comprehensive properties.Herein,a simple composition engineering was used to explore versatile phosphors,using Ga^(3+)to substitute Al^(3+)to improve the optical performances of spinel LiAl5-xGa_(x)O_(8):Cr^(3+).The substitution of Ga^(3+)evidently affects the crystal field environment of Cr^(3+)and further accounts for the luminescence optimization.Using the optimized phosphor,two sensitive thermometers based on fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)technique were explored on account of the different temperature dependencies of^(4)T_(2)→^(4)A_(2)and2E→^(4)A_(2)emission and of R2and R1emission.The maximum relative sensitivity Sr are 1.29%/K at 323 K and 1.94%/K at 298 K,respectively,which are superior to that of the Ga^(3+)-unsubstituted one.Besides,the Ga^(3+)→Al^(3+)substitutions endow the resultant phosphors with larger atomic number(Zeff)and theoretical density,which is more conducive to improving X-ray-stimulated emission for X-ray detection.Finally,the potential applications of the developed phosphor are also reflected in plant growth and night vision surveillance,as it is shown to be capable of matching with the absorption of phytochrome PFRand visualizing objects in the dark.This contribution not only proves that the developed LiAl5-xGa_(x)O_(8):Cr^(3+)FR phosphors are promising versatile platforms,but also provides an essential guidance for designing more novel multi-functional materials.展开更多
Er^(3+)-and Tm^(3+)-doped Ca_(x)Sr_(2-x)Nb_(2)O_(7)(C_(x)S_(2-x)N,x=0.6,0.8,1,0,1.2,1,4) phosphors with layered pe rovskite structure were designed.These phosphors exhibit a dominant emission peak at 549 nm under980 n...Er^(3+)-and Tm^(3+)-doped Ca_(x)Sr_(2-x)Nb_(2)O_(7)(C_(x)S_(2-x)N,x=0.6,0.8,1,0,1.2,1,4) phosphors with layered pe rovskite structure were designed.These phosphors exhibit a dominant emission peak at 549 nm under980 nm laser excitation,attributed to the^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)transition.By increasing the content of Ca^(2+),the crystal field regulation of rare earth ions is realized and the luminescence enhancement is induced,which is manifested by the increase of^(2)H_(11/2),^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)emission.Furthermore,the temperature sensing sensitivities of C_(0.6)S_(1.4)N:Er,Tm and C_(0.6)S_(1.4)N:Er,Tm based on non-thermally coupled energy levels were studied.Finally,an anti-counterfeiting imprint was prepared using phosphors,which have high brightness and excellent photothermal stability.This work not only confirms that closer ionic radii substitution enables to increase the electronic density of states,improve the crystal field symmetry and enhance the luminescence,but also provides a promising phosphor system for temperature sensing and anti-counterfeiting applications,opening up new prospects in the optimization of the optical properties of phosphors.展开更多
Curing temperature significantly affects the pozzolanic reaction kinetics of phosphorous slag(PS),thereby governing the early-age(7 d)hydration behavior of PS composite binders at 20,30,and 60℃.The Krstulovic-Dabic k...Curing temperature significantly affects the pozzolanic reaction kinetics of phosphorous slag(PS),thereby governing the early-age(7 d)hydration behavior of PS composite binders at 20,30,and 60℃.The Krstulovic-Dabic kinetic model was applied to identify three characteristic processes:nucleation and growth(NG),phase boundary interaction(I),and diffusion(D).Control mixtures containing inert quartz powder with comparable particle size distributions were prepared for comparison.Pore characteristics of hardened PS pastes at different temperatures were analyzed via mercury intrusion porosimetry,while hydration products were characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and thermogravimetric analysis(TG-DTG).The experimental results indicate that the retarding effect of PS on early cement hydration outweighs its accelerating effect,attributed to the combined influence of nucleation and dilution,with retardation decreasing as temperature increases.PS exhibits early reactivity and continuously consumes calcium hydroxide through the pozzolanic reaction,as evidenced by stable phase assemblages accompanied by reduced CH content in XRD and TG-DTG analyses.At 20℃,increasing PS content maintains the NG→I→D mechanism but slows reaction rates across all stages.Elevated temperatures significantly accelerate the NG process,shifting the dominant mechanism from NG toward D.Simultaneously,enhanced PS reactivity contributes to a refined pore structure and improved compressive strength.展开更多
Phosphor-converted white light-emitting diode(LED) lighting has gained tremendous achievements since the invention of the InGaN blue LED by Nakamura et al., who won the Nobel Physics Prize in 2014.By far, a significan...Phosphor-converted white light-emitting diode(LED) lighting has gained tremendous achievements since the invention of the InGaN blue LED by Nakamura et al., who won the Nobel Physics Prize in 2014.By far, a significant challenge comes from the thermal quenching(TQ) behavior of the present LED phosphors during the high-power LED operation or the updated laser lighting. But systematic research or review on the luminescence quenching character and/or how to realize thermally stable luminescence are lacking. Since TQ is an inherent property of phosphors, it can be diminished by different approaches.This review proceeds from the mechanism of TQ, summarizes previous researches on improving the thermal stability of LED phosphors and also discusses future research opportunities in this field. The developments of the phosphors with properties of high luminance and thermal stability, as well as the improved strategies involved,will benefit the basic researches and applications in high power lighting or high-luminance laser lighting.展开更多
As new light sources for next-generation illumination, white light-emitting diodes（WLEDs） have been extensively developed and are commercially available due to their excellent advantages, such as high efficiency, en...As new light sources for next-generation illumination, white light-emitting diodes（WLEDs） have been extensively developed and are commercially available due to their excellent advantages, such as high efficiency, energy-saving, compactness, long operational lifetime and environmental friendliness. Currently, WLEDs with high color rendering are mainly based on wavelength conversion by one or more phosphor materials. In this review, the recent developments of phosphors for WLEDs were introduced combined with the relative work of our group. The common methods for generating white light for blue/ultraviolet（UV） WLEDs were summarized, including：（1） optimizing the commercially used phosphors;（2） developing some new phosphors based on UV LEDs chips;（3） realizing white light emission based on single host. Moreover, some typical new developed phosphors and their luminescence properties were introduced.展开更多
We synthesized NaY(MoO4)2:Eu3+phosphors of different doping concentrations by a molten salt method.This facile way possesses advantages such as simple process,lower calcination temperature(350℃)and small particle siz...We synthesized NaY(MoO4)2:Eu3+phosphors of different doping concentrations by a molten salt method.This facile way possesses advantages such as simple process,lower calcination temperature(350℃)and small particle size(70 nm).The crystal system is tetragonal phase and crystal lattice is body centered.The photo luminescence measurements including emission spectra,excitation spectra and fluorescence decay curves were carried out,elucidating that NaY(MoO4)2:Eu3+can be effectively excited by near UV and blue light.Moreover,it can be concluded that Eu3+energy transfer type is exchange interaction.Huang-Rhys factor and the critical energy transfer distance(Rc)were calculated to be 0.043 and 0.995 nm,respectively.Auzel’s model was used to obtain the intrinsic radiative transition lifetime of5 D0 level(τ0=0.923 ms).Furthermore,a calculation method was used to calculate refractive index n of nontransparent NaY(MoO4)2:1 mol%Eu3+phosphor,and n was obtained to be 1.86.展开更多
The sub-micron sized YAG ： Ce phosphors were synthesized via a modified sol-gel method by peptizing nano-pesudoboehmite particulate. It is found that YAG phase from the dried gel powders appears at 1000 ℃ then the p...The sub-micron sized YAG ： Ce phosphors were synthesized via a modified sol-gel method by peptizing nano-pesudoboehmite particulate. It is found that YAG phase from the dried gel powders appears at 1000 ℃ then the pure YAG phase exists at a relatively lower sintering temperature of 1400 ℃. The smaller sizes of phosphors in the ranges of 1 - 3 μm are obtained due to the contribution of seeding effects of nano-sized alumina particles to strengthen each step of the processes. Both the excitation and emission spectra of photoluminescence of the phosphor obtained at 1400 ℃ meet well with the spectroscopic requirements of the WLED phosphors.展开更多
Yellow-emitting YAG：Ce3＋ nanocrystalline phosphors were prepared by citrate sol-gel combustion method using citric acid as the fuel and chelating agent. The influence of mole ratio of citric acid to metallic ions （...Yellow-emitting YAG：Ce3＋ nanocrystalline phosphors were prepared by citrate sol-gel combustion method using citric acid as the fuel and chelating agent. The influence of mole ratio of citric acid to metallic ions （MRCM）, pH value of the solution, calcination temperature and Ce-doped concentration on the structures and properties of as-prepared powders were investigated in detail. Higher crystallinity and better luminescence performance powders were obtained at MRCM=2, pH=3 and the calcination temperature of 1200 ℃. The phosphors exhibited the charactefistc broadband visible luminescence of YAG：Ce. The optimum concentration of Ce3＋ was 1.0 tool.%, and the concentration quenching was derived from the reciprocity between electric dipole and electric quadrupole （d-q）. Especially, the pH value of the solution was a key factor to obtain a stable sol-gel system and then obtain pure and homogeneous rare earth ions doped YAG phosphors at a lower tem- perature. The Y3Al5O12：Ce0.03 phosphor with optimized synthesis-condition and composition had a similar luminescence intensity with the commercial phosphor YAG：Ce.展开更多
The novel nitride-based luminescent materials have received much attention since the end of the last century. In this paper, the commercial Eu2＋-activated nitride red phosphors, Sr1.95Si5N8：Eu0.05, Sr1.85Si5N8：Eu0....The novel nitride-based luminescent materials have received much attention since the end of the last century. In this paper, the commercial Eu2＋-activated nitride red phosphors, Sr1.95Si5N8：Eu0.05, Sr1.85Si5N8：Eu0.15 and Ca0.99AlSiN3：Eu0.01 phosphors were an-nealed at different temperatures （beyond 300 oC） to investigate the dependence of their luminescence performance and structure vari-ability on the temperature. By photoluminescence spectra, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calo-rimetry （TG-DSC） analysis, the high temperature stability of the hosts and activator of the three samples were disclosed. With the an-nealing temperature increasing, the activator Eu2＋ions were firstly oxidized and then host in Sr1.95Si5N8：Eu0.05 and Sr1.85Si5N8：Eu0.15, but for Ca0.99AlSiN3：Eu0.01, only the oxidation of the host could be observed, which would lead to the luminescence degradation and even failure of these phosphors. The activator Eu2＋ions were much more stable in CaAlSiN3：Eu than Sr2Si5N8：Eu due to their crystal surroundings, and its concentration also influenced the temperature stability of Sr2Si5N8：Eu.展开更多
Photo-stimulated luminescence(PSL) is the process in which trapped charges are released by photons and produce luminescence through recombination. The variegated optical characteristics of photostimulated phosphors(PS...Photo-stimulated luminescence(PSL) is the process in which trapped charges are released by photons and produce luminescence through recombination. The variegated optical characteristics of photostimulated phosphors(PSPs) have drawn increasing attention and a large body of work encompassing mechanism and application of PSPs has been addressed. The optical data storage capacity resulting from abundant defect states enables PSPs to be applied to information storage. Moreover, PSPs provide potential application for anti-counterfeiting, as color changes due to the tunneling process. Recently, near infrared(NIR) light PSPs have been developed, exhibiting enormous potential for in vivo bio-imaging, as the stable and high noise-signal ratio characteristic of PSL. In this review, we devote to introducing the development and process of PSPs, and the challenge and future advance have also been demonstrated.展开更多
文摘A new kind of rare earth material with high efficient long-persistent phosphors, such as SrAl2O4:Eu, Dy, has been developed in recent years. The PMMA with long-persistent phosphors is typical one of applications for the phosphors. In this work, we try to probe into the affection of the manufacture process on the PMMA with long-persistent phosphors, to analyze its performance, and its luminescence behavior, especially to study the self-excitation of the PMMA with long-persistent phosphors.
基金National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3500501)。
文摘Commercial phosphor-converted white LEDs(pc-WLEDs)face two inherent limitations,namely blue light hazard and low color rendering index,due to the use of blue LEDs as excitation source.To address these challenges,violet LEDs are proposed as an alternative solution.Currently,phosphors that can be efficiently excited by violet light(with wavelengths from 400 to 420 nm)remain under development still.In this study,we utilize large language models to construct a comprehensive database of Eu^(2+)and Ce^(3+)doped phosphors for discovering novel violet-excited phosphors.A total of 822 phosphor data entries,including elemental compositions,crystal structures and excitation/emission wavelengths,have been extracted and validated from 9551 research papers.Compared with Ce^(3+)doped phosphors,the Eu^(2+)are in general more suited for violet-excited phosphors,as well as red-emitting phosphors.In particular,Eu^(2+)doped nitrides and sulfides are worth of exploration for violet-excited phosphors.This database is expected to be useful in the future development of phosphors for pc-WLEDs based on artificial intelligence methods.The datasets in this article are listed in Science Data Bank at http://doi.org/10.57760/sciencedb.34314.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation(NSF)of China(62475265,22031009,22075282,12404064)the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2021YFB3601501)+1 种基金Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(XDB1170000)NSF of Fujian Province(2023J01212,2024J08106).
文摘Heat-induced emission peak shift(HIEPS),encompassing both redshift and blueshift,remains mechanistically unresolved in phosphor materials.Using state-of-the-art first-principles calculations of M_(2)SiO_(4):Eu^(2+)(M=Sr,Ba,Ca),we reveal that conventional thermal expansion theory cannot adequately explain these phenomena.Instead,our frozen phonon analysis identifies local electron-phonon coupling as the dominant mechanism,where anisotropic thermal vibrations selectively distort the asymmetric Eu-5d potential well that arises from the dopant’s coordination environment.This distortion manifests through the temperature-sensitiveΔ_(f−d) parameter governing the 5d→4f transition energy,directly controlling spectral shifts.Our findings establish a universal framework for HIEPS in rare-earth phosphors and enable a Δ_(f−d)-guided strategy for designing thermally stable phosphors.
基金financially supported by the Caiyun Postdoctoral Innovation Project(No.C615300504089)Yunnan Fundamental Research Project(No.202401AS070128)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22165031).
文摘Bifunctional applications in solid state lighting and optical thermometry are attractive in the optical field.Despite Eu^(3+)doped phosphors are widely used in white-LEDs,phosphors with high temperature sensitivity remain rare.Herein,NaLnTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)(Ln=Y and Gd)phosphors were synthesized using a rapid microwave-assisted solidstate(MASS)method to fulfill these applications.Under 395 nm excitation,NaLnTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)exhibit the characteristic ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(J)(J=1–4)transitions of Eu^(3+).Substituting Gd^(3+) for Y^(3+) enhances the luminescence by approximately 2.42 times.Structural analyses reveal that the improved luminescent properties are attributed to the more distorted and appropriate coordination environment in NaGdTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+).Finally,white-LEDs using NaGdTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)as the red-component produce white light with high Ra of 89.Furthermore,the distinct thermal responses of the ^(5)D_(0)→^(7)F_(J) transitions enable NaLnTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)to function as temperature sensors via fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)strategy.NaYTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)possesses the maximum relative/absolute sensitivity of 1.45%/15.93%K^(-1),whereas NaGdTe_(2)O_(7):Eu^(3+)achieves the maximum relative/absolute sensitivity of 1.53%/30.24% K^(-1).This work highlights the significance of cationic substitution in enhancing luminescent properties for multifunctional applications.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(52403403)Guizhou Provincial Basic Research Program(Natural Science)(Qian ke he ji chu-ZK2024 YiBan 095)。
文摘Er^(3+)-doped BaLaGaO_(4)green phosphors was synthesized through a high-temperature solid-state reaction technique.The phase structure and morphology test results of the phosphor indicate that the BaLaGaO_(4)material was successfully synthesized and Er^(3+)ions were successfully doped into the main lattice.This doping does change the basic structure of the crystal.BaLaGaO_(4):Er^(3+)phosphor exhibits bright green emission centered at 545 nm when excited by 381 nm ultraviolet light or 980 nm near-infrared light.The optimal doping concentration is found to be x=0.04.To quantify the temperature sensitivity of the phosphor,the fluorescence intensity ratio method was used.Within the temperature range of 298-473 K,the maximum relative sensitivities are 1.35%/K(298 K,381 nm)and 1.45%/K(298 K,980 nm),respectively.The maximum absolute sensitivities are 0.67%/K(473 K,381 nm)and 0.69%/K(473 K,980 nm),respectively.Finally,white light-emitting diodes(WLEDs)with a high colour index of Ra=82and a relatively low correlated colour temperature of CCT=5064 K are obtained by integrating the synthesized BaLaGaO_(4):0.04Er^(3+)green phosphor into warm WLEDs devices.These results suggest that Er^(3+)-activated BaLaGaO_(4)multifunctional phosphors hold considerable promise in the areas of optical temperature sensing and WLEDs phosphor conversion.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(61865003)。
文摘To develop new up-conversion luminescent materials for non-contact optical thermometer with high sensitivity and temperature re solution,a battery of KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphors were fabricated through solid reaction process.The crystal structure,up-conversion luminescence,energy transfer,thermal stability and optical temperature sensing performances were studied in detail.Under 980 nm laser excitation,the KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphor exhibits distinctive emission bands of Ho^(3+)at545,660,and 755 nm,and excellent illuminant performance.Based on the thermally coupled levels(TCLs)of Ho^(3+),both the relative sensitivity(S_(r))and absolute sensitivity(S_(a))display similar change trends,with the highest values of 6.73%/K(@298 K)and 5.69%/K(@298 K),respectively.Furthermore,the highest Saof 13.90%/K(@623 K)and the ultimate Srof 0.62%/K(@298 K)are achieved based on non-TCLs of Ho^(3+).Therefore,KBaGd(MoO_(4))_(3):Yb^(3+),Ho^(3+)phosphor is a promising candidate for self-referenced optical thermometry.
基金supported by the Natural Science Research Project of Anhui Provincial Education Department for Excellent Young Scholars(Grant No.2024AH030007)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.52202001).
文摘Cr^(3+)-activated phosphors have attracted significant attention for their tunable emission,spanning narrow-band red to broadband near-infrared(NIR)luminescence,depending on the crystal field environment.Here,we report the realization of wideband NIR emission in Cr^(3+)-doped GaScO_(3)(GaScO_(3):Cr^(3+))phosphors with perovskite structure.The phosphors were synthesized by traditional solid-state reaction method.The first-principles calculations were conducted and the results demonstrate that the octahedral[GaO_(6)]sites exhibit relatively weak crystal field strength(Dq/B≈2.2),facilitating efficient spin-allowed transitions of Cr^(3+)from the^(4)T_(2)state to the^(4)A_(2)state.The photoluminescence spectroscopy revealed an exceptionally broad NIR emission band from a range of 700 nm-1200 nm with full width at half maximum(FWHM)of 145 nm under 465-nm excitation.Overall,these results highlight the viability of GaScO_(3):Cr^(3+)as a highly promising material for wideband NIR applications.
文摘This paper reports the preparation of yttrium oxide(Y_(2)O_(3))doped with various concentrations of Er^(3+)using high temperature synthesis method.Photoluminescence(PL)emission spectra of the samples were recorded at an excitation of 980 nm laser source.Two prominent peaks centered at 484 nm and 574 nm were found and attributed to the^(2)P3/2→^(4)I_(11/2)and^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2),respectively.The sample with 2.5 mol%of Er^(3+)provided the optimum intensity in emission spectra.The sample with optimum PL emission was investigated for its thermoluminescence(TL)glow curve exhibited the second order kinetics.The peak TL intensity was found around 236°C,i.e.,towards high temperature which supports the fact of formation of deeper traps.Therefore,the material taken may be regarded as a good candidate for light emitting diode(LED)applications.
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文摘A set of germanate garnet phosphors containing Tb^(3+)and Eu^(3+)were adequately synthesized using the high-temperature solid-state technique.The structural properties,photoluminescence characteristics,fluorescence lifetimes,and temperature-sensing capabilities of the phosphors were thoroughly investigated.X-ray diffraction confirms the crystalline structure of the phosphors,while photoluminescence spectra reveal a colour shift attributed to the trans fer of energy from Tb^(3+)to Eu^(3+)as the concentration of Eu^(3+)increases.The phosphors excited by UV light display a transition in colour from green to yellow,and subsequently to red,which can be used as a colour tunable phosphor in white light-emitting diode(w-LED) applications.As a novel temperature sensing material,the maximum relative sensitivity of Ca_(3)Sc_(2)Ge_(3)O_(12):Tb^(3+),Eu^(3+)phosphor is 0.1044 K-1(298 K),highlighting its potential for applications in temperature sensing.
文摘To meet the high demands of modern technology for temperature sensors,Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)self-activated phosphors were selected to design four-mode optical thermometers.A comprehensive investigation was conducted on the synthetic method,structural and luminescent characteristics,and energy transfer mechanism([WO6]6-→Sm^(3+)). Due to the different temperature responses of two emission centers([WO6]6-and Sm^(3+)),the temperature sensing capability of Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)phosphors was studied.Fluorescence intensity(FI),fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR),Commission Internationale de L'Eclairage coordinates and excitation intensity ratio are the four modes for temperature sensing,and their maximum relative sensitivities are 2.62%/K(350 K),2.06%/K(320 K),0.67%/K(329 K) and 2.42%/K(303 K),respectively.Furthermore,within 303-483 K temperature range,the relative sensitivities based on FI and FIR are bigger than 1.67%/K and 1.16%/K,respectively.Our findings suggest that Lu_(2)WO_(6):Sm^(3+)phosphors with four temperature measurement modes might be applied in multi-mode self-calibration optical thermometers.
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文摘Cr^(3+)-activated spinel-type phosphors have great potential in different application scenes due to their unique sharp and far-red(FR)emission.However,the multi-functionalization of these phosphors is still limited by their unsatisfied comprehensive properties.Herein,a simple composition engineering was used to explore versatile phosphors,using Ga^(3+)to substitute Al^(3+)to improve the optical performances of spinel LiAl5-xGa_(x)O_(8):Cr^(3+).The substitution of Ga^(3+)evidently affects the crystal field environment of Cr^(3+)and further accounts for the luminescence optimization.Using the optimized phosphor,two sensitive thermometers based on fluorescence intensity ratio(FIR)technique were explored on account of the different temperature dependencies of^(4)T_(2)→^(4)A_(2)and2E→^(4)A_(2)emission and of R2and R1emission.The maximum relative sensitivity Sr are 1.29%/K at 323 K and 1.94%/K at 298 K,respectively,which are superior to that of the Ga^(3+)-unsubstituted one.Besides,the Ga^(3+)→Al^(3+)substitutions endow the resultant phosphors with larger atomic number(Zeff)and theoretical density,which is more conducive to improving X-ray-stimulated emission for X-ray detection.Finally,the potential applications of the developed phosphor are also reflected in plant growth and night vision surveillance,as it is shown to be capable of matching with the absorption of phytochrome PFRand visualizing objects in the dark.This contribution not only proves that the developed LiAl5-xGa_(x)O_(8):Cr^(3+)FR phosphors are promising versatile platforms,but also provides an essential guidance for designing more novel multi-functional materials.
基金Project supported by the Science and Technology International Cooperation Project of Qinghai Province (2022-HZ-807)the Open Project Salt Lake Chemical Engineering Research Complex,Qinghai University (2023-DXSSZZ-04)。
文摘Er^(3+)-and Tm^(3+)-doped Ca_(x)Sr_(2-x)Nb_(2)O_(7)(C_(x)S_(2-x)N,x=0.6,0.8,1,0,1.2,1,4) phosphors with layered pe rovskite structure were designed.These phosphors exhibit a dominant emission peak at 549 nm under980 nm laser excitation,attributed to the^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)transition.By increasing the content of Ca^(2+),the crystal field regulation of rare earth ions is realized and the luminescence enhancement is induced,which is manifested by the increase of^(2)H_(11/2),^(4)S_(3/2)→^(4)I_(15/2)emission.Furthermore,the temperature sensing sensitivities of C_(0.6)S_(1.4)N:Er,Tm and C_(0.6)S_(1.4)N:Er,Tm based on non-thermally coupled energy levels were studied.Finally,an anti-counterfeiting imprint was prepared using phosphors,which have high brightness and excellent photothermal stability.This work not only confirms that closer ionic radii substitution enables to increase the electronic density of states,improve the crystal field symmetry and enhance the luminescence,but also provides a promising phosphor system for temperature sensing and anti-counterfeiting applications,opening up new prospects in the optimization of the optical properties of phosphors.
基金Funded by the Sichuan Province Science and Technology Support Program(No.2025YFNZH0022)the Chengdu Municipal Science and Technology Program(No.2025-YF11-00003-HZ)。
文摘Curing temperature significantly affects the pozzolanic reaction kinetics of phosphorous slag(PS),thereby governing the early-age(7 d)hydration behavior of PS composite binders at 20,30,and 60℃.The Krstulovic-Dabic kinetic model was applied to identify three characteristic processes:nucleation and growth(NG),phase boundary interaction(I),and diffusion(D).Control mixtures containing inert quartz powder with comparable particle size distributions were prepared for comparison.Pore characteristics of hardened PS pastes at different temperatures were analyzed via mercury intrusion porosimetry,while hydration products were characterized using X-ray diffraction(XRD)and thermogravimetric analysis(TG-DTG).The experimental results indicate that the retarding effect of PS on early cement hydration outweighs its accelerating effect,attributed to the combined influence of nucleation and dilution,with retardation decreasing as temperature increases.PS exhibits early reactivity and continuously consumes calcium hydroxide through the pozzolanic reaction,as evidenced by stable phase assemblages accompanied by reduced CH content in XRD and TG-DTG analyses.At 20℃,increasing PS content maintains the NG→I→D mechanism but slows reaction rates across all stages.Elevated temperatures significantly accelerate the NG process,shifting the dominant mechanism from NG toward D.Simultaneously,enhanced PS reactivity contributes to a refined pore structure and improved compressive strength.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51722202,91622125,51572023)Natural Science Foundation of Beijing,China(2172036)
文摘Phosphor-converted white light-emitting diode(LED) lighting has gained tremendous achievements since the invention of the InGaN blue LED by Nakamura et al., who won the Nobel Physics Prize in 2014.By far, a significant challenge comes from the thermal quenching(TQ) behavior of the present LED phosphors during the high-power LED operation or the updated laser lighting. But systematic research or review on the luminescence quenching character and/or how to realize thermally stable luminescence are lacking. Since TQ is an inherent property of phosphors, it can be diminished by different approaches.This review proceeds from the mechanism of TQ, summarizes previous researches on improving the thermal stability of LED phosphors and also discusses future research opportunities in this field. The developments of the phosphors with properties of high luminance and thermal stability, as well as the improved strategies involved,will benefit the basic researches and applications in high power lighting or high-luminance laser lighting.
基金supported by the National Science Foundation for Distinguished Young Scholars(50925206)the Specialized Research Fund for the Doctoral Program of Higher Education(20120211130003)+1 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51372105)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities(lzujbky-2014-231)
文摘As new light sources for next-generation illumination, white light-emitting diodes（WLEDs） have been extensively developed and are commercially available due to their excellent advantages, such as high efficiency, energy-saving, compactness, long operational lifetime and environmental friendliness. Currently, WLEDs with high color rendering are mainly based on wavelength conversion by one or more phosphor materials. In this review, the recent developments of phosphors for WLEDs were introduced combined with the relative work of our group. The common methods for generating white light for blue/ultraviolet（UV） WLEDs were summarized, including：（1） optimizing the commercially used phosphors;（2） developing some new phosphors based on UV LEDs chips;（3） realizing white light emission based on single host. Moreover, some typical new developed phosphors and their luminescence properties were introduced.
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文摘We synthesized NaY(MoO4)2:Eu3+phosphors of different doping concentrations by a molten salt method.This facile way possesses advantages such as simple process,lower calcination temperature(350℃)and small particle size(70 nm).The crystal system is tetragonal phase and crystal lattice is body centered.The photo luminescence measurements including emission spectra,excitation spectra and fluorescence decay curves were carried out,elucidating that NaY(MoO4)2:Eu3+can be effectively excited by near UV and blue light.Moreover,it can be concluded that Eu3+energy transfer type is exchange interaction.Huang-Rhys factor and the critical energy transfer distance(Rc)were calculated to be 0.043 and 0.995 nm,respectively.Auzel’s model was used to obtain the intrinsic radiative transition lifetime of5 D0 level(τ0=0.923 ms).Furthermore,a calculation method was used to calculate refractive index n of nontransparent NaY(MoO4)2:1 mol%Eu3+phosphor,and n was obtained to be 1.86.
文摘The sub-micron sized YAG ： Ce phosphors were synthesized via a modified sol-gel method by peptizing nano-pesudoboehmite particulate. It is found that YAG phase from the dried gel powders appears at 1000 ℃ then the pure YAG phase exists at a relatively lower sintering temperature of 1400 ℃. The smaller sizes of phosphors in the ranges of 1 - 3 μm are obtained due to the contribution of seeding effects of nano-sized alumina particles to strengthen each step of the processes. Both the excitation and emission spectra of photoluminescence of the phosphor obtained at 1400 ℃ meet well with the spectroscopic requirements of the WLED phosphors.
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文摘Yellow-emitting YAG：Ce3＋ nanocrystalline phosphors were prepared by citrate sol-gel combustion method using citric acid as the fuel and chelating agent. The influence of mole ratio of citric acid to metallic ions （MRCM）, pH value of the solution, calcination temperature and Ce-doped concentration on the structures and properties of as-prepared powders were investigated in detail. Higher crystallinity and better luminescence performance powders were obtained at MRCM=2, pH=3 and the calcination temperature of 1200 ℃. The phosphors exhibited the charactefistc broadband visible luminescence of YAG：Ce. The optimum concentration of Ce3＋ was 1.0 tool.%, and the concentration quenching was derived from the reciprocity between electric dipole and electric quadrupole （d-q）. Especially, the pH value of the solution was a key factor to obtain a stable sol-gel system and then obtain pure and homogeneous rare earth ions doped YAG phosphors at a lower tem- perature. The Y3Al5O12：Ce0.03 phosphor with optimized synthesis-condition and composition had a similar luminescence intensity with the commercial phosphor YAG：Ce.
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文摘The novel nitride-based luminescent materials have received much attention since the end of the last century. In this paper, the commercial Eu2＋-activated nitride red phosphors, Sr1.95Si5N8：Eu0.05, Sr1.85Si5N8：Eu0.15 and Ca0.99AlSiN3：Eu0.01 phosphors were an-nealed at different temperatures （beyond 300 oC） to investigate the dependence of their luminescence performance and structure vari-ability on the temperature. By photoluminescence spectra, X-ray diffraction （XRD） and thermogravimetry-differential scanning calo-rimetry （TG-DSC） analysis, the high temperature stability of the hosts and activator of the three samples were disclosed. With the an-nealing temperature increasing, the activator Eu2＋ions were firstly oxidized and then host in Sr1.95Si5N8：Eu0.05 and Sr1.85Si5N8：Eu0.15, but for Ca0.99AlSiN3：Eu0.01, only the oxidation of the host could be observed, which would lead to the luminescence degradation and even failure of these phosphors. The activator Eu2＋ions were much more stable in CaAlSiN3：Eu than Sr2Si5N8：Eu due to their crystal surroundings, and its concentration also influenced the temperature stability of Sr2Si5N8：Eu.
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文摘Photo-stimulated luminescence(PSL) is the process in which trapped charges are released by photons and produce luminescence through recombination. The variegated optical characteristics of photostimulated phosphors(PSPs) have drawn increasing attention and a large body of work encompassing mechanism and application of PSPs has been addressed. The optical data storage capacity resulting from abundant defect states enables PSPs to be applied to information storage. Moreover, PSPs provide potential application for anti-counterfeiting, as color changes due to the tunneling process. Recently, near infrared(NIR) light PSPs have been developed, exhibiting enormous potential for in vivo bio-imaging, as the stable and high noise-signal ratio characteristic of PSL. In this review, we devote to introducing the development and process of PSPs, and the challenge and future advance have also been demonstrated.
