Uncommon Emissions from Higher Excited State 5DJ of Eu3+ in Rare-Earth Sr2CeO4 Host

Undoped and Eu3 -doped Sr2CeO4 luminescent materials were prepared by sol-gel method. The structure and uncommon photoluminescence of Sr2CeO4Eu3 phosphors were investigated in detail by powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), Raman spectrum, and photoluminescence spectrum, respectively. The XRD results demonstrate that the as-prepared Sr2CeO4 phosphor is single phase and well crystallized. For Sr2CeO4Eu3 phosphor, its excitation spectrum consists of a broad intense band from host and Eu3 -O2-charge transfer and a number of small peaks from Eu3 ion. The broad emission band originated from Sr2CeO4 host and Eu3 emission lines in the blue, green, and red regions coexist. Not only the characteristic transition lines from the lowest excited 5D0 level of Eu3 but also those from higher energy levels 5DJ (J=1,2)of Eu3 ions are observed. These unusual luminescence properties result from the low vibration energy of Sr2CeO4 host-lattice and different energy transfer process from host to activator.     

Preparation and Characterization of CeO2 Superfine Powder

The CeO2 superfine powder was prepared by the co-precipitation method, using the industrial grade Ce2(CO3)3 and NH4HCO3 as starting material and precipitating reagent, respectively. The precipitated precursons and the calcinated products were characterized by the thermogravimetric analysis/thermoanalysis (TGA/DTA), X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The results show that using NH4HCO3 as a precipitating reagent,the precipitate decomposed full as it was heated to 360℃. The CeO2 superfine powder formed by calcinating the precipitate belongs to a cubic CaF2-type structure and has the first mean particle diameter 140nm and second mean particle diameter 630nm. The CeO2 powder particles aggregate and grow with raising the calcination temperature.     

Synthesis and Characterization of Cerium-Doped Lutetium Aluminum Garnet Phosphors by Nitrate-citrate Sol-Gel Combustion Process

Nanosized cerium-doped lutetium aluminum garnet （LuAG：Ce） phosphors were prepared by nitrate-citrate solgel combustion process using 1：1 ratio of the citrate：nitrate. The prepared LuAG：Ce phosphors were characterized by XRD, TEM, photoluminescence and radioluminescence spectra excited by UV and X-ray, respectively. The purified crystalline phase of LuAG：Ce was obtained at 900 ℃ by directly crystallizing from amorphous materials. The resultant Lu- AG：Ce phosphors were uniform and had good dispersivity with an average particle size of about 30 urn. Both photoluminescence and radioluminescence were well-known Ce^3＋ emissions located in the range of 470 -600 nm consisting of two emission bands because of the transition from the lowest 5d excited state （2D） to the 4f ground state of Ce^3＋, which matched well with the sensitivity curve of the Si-photodiode. There was a little red shift for the emission components from the UV-excited emission spectrum to the X-ray-excited emission spectrum. The fast scintillation decay component of 26 ns satisfies the requirements of fast scintillators.     

Sm、Ce单掺以及Sm、Ce共掺CaO-B_2O_3-SiO_2玻璃中稀土离子的荧光性质研究

分别研究了单掺Sm2O3和CeO2以及共掺Sm2O3、CeO2的CaO-SiO2-B2O3玻璃的发光性质。单掺Sm2O3的CaO-SiO2-B2O3玻璃的光谱中出现典型的Sm3+的光谱性质;单掺CeO2的CaO-SiO2-B2O3玻璃的光谱中出现Ce3+的光谱性质,在332nm激发下,Ce3+发射蓝紫光,其发射光谱为一宽谱带,从350nm延展到500nm附近,主发射峰位于393nm,Stokes位移为61nm,只形成一个发光中心。当CaO-SiO2-B2O3玻璃共掺Sm2O3和CeO2时,出现Ce4+的发射峰,同时Sm3+的发光强度下降,说明作为一种新的激活剂Ce引入基质后,提高了Sm3+的局部对称性,Sm3+的f→f跃迁减弱,从而导致Sm3+的发光强度下降。在共掺Sm2O3、CeO2的CaO-SiO2-B2O3玻璃中Ce4+和Sm3+通过桥氧键相连。     

Synthesis of Ce:YAG Phosphor via Homogeneous Precipitation under Microwave Irradiation

Ultra-fine Ce:YAG phosphors were prepared by homogeneous precipitation under microwave irradiation method. The formation of Ce:YAG was investigated by means of XRD and DTA/TG. The purified YAG crystallized phase was obtained at a lower temperature (1100 ℃). Basically spherical Ce:YAG powders were indicated from TEM images, and the size of the particles is about 80 nm. Two peaks of 436 and 473 nm can be seen from the excitation spectrum in the range of 402～510 nm. A broad emission band located at 480～630 nm shows the phosphors prepared by this method have good emission properties.     

Preparation of High-Surface Area Nano-CeO2 by Template-Assisted Precipitation Method

The high-surface area nano-CeO2 was prepared by Ce（NO3）3 by precipitation method, with surfactant cetyhrimethyl ammonium bromide （CTAB） as templating agent. The effects of the precipitating agents, reaction temperature, ageing time, and calcination temperature on the surface area, as well as the pore structure and the mean crystallite size of nano-CeO2 were studied. It was found that the reaction of Ce（NO3）3 with NaOH in the presence of CTAB at 90℃ for 12 h yieldsed a cerium oxide/surfaetant mixture, which after calcination at 400℃ resulted in high-surface area nano-CeO2. The mean crystallite size of CeO2 was approximately 6 nm, surface area was in excess of 200 m^2· g ^- 1, pore size was approximately 9 nm, and the pore distribution was concentrative. Moreover, the surface area can still reach 147 m^2·g^- 1 after calcination at 700 ℃, which showed the good thermal stability of the CeO2. The number of oxygen vacancies in the structure of CeO2 corresponded with the surface area of CeO2, and the high surface area was propitious to the formalion of oxygen vacancies.     

Sol-gel processed Ce^3＋, Tb^3＋ codoped white emitting phosphors in Sr2Al2SiO7

Sr2Al2SiO7：Ce^3＋, Tb^3＋ white emitting phosphors were fabricated using the sol-gel method. X-Ray Powder Diffraction （XRD） analysis confirmed the formation of Sr2Al2SiO7：Ce^3＋, Tb^3＋. Scanning Electron Microscopy （SEM） observation indicated that the microstructure of the phosphor consisted of regular fine grains with an average size of about 0.5-1 μm. Luminescence properties were analyzed by measuring the photoluminescence spectra. The Ce^3＋, Tb^3＋-codoped Sr2Al2SiO7 phosphors showed four main emission peaks： one at 414 nm for Ce^3＋ and three at 482, 543, and 588 nm for Tb^3＋. The emission spectra of the samples with different doping concentrations showed that the Tb^3＋ emission was dominant because of the persistent energy transfer from Ce^3＋. The decay characteristic was better than that prepared by the solid-state process in the comparable condition. The codoped phosphor displayed long persistent white phosphorescence.     

Luminescent Properties of Y_2O_3∶Eu Nanocrystalls Synthesized by EDTA Complexing Sol-Gel Process

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Fluorescent Comparison of Sr2CeO4 Prepared from Carbonate and Oxalate Precursor

A blue-emitting phosphor powder, SrECeO4, was synthesized after heat-treatment to carbonate and oxalate precursors, which were obtained by co-precipitation reactions with respective ammonium compounds as precipitants. The phase formation and chemical purity of SrECeO4 powders were studied on XRD, TGA and XPS techniques. Their fluorescent performances were investigated and compared. The photoluminescence emission spectra for the phosphor prepared from respective precursors are similar, having a broad band with the peak at about 470nm. However, their fluorescent intensities are different after heat-treatment at same conditions. The optimum condition to achieve superior SrECeO4 phosphor is confirmed.     

Luminescence properties of YAl3(BO3)4 phosphors doped with Eu3+ ions

YAl3(BO3)4: Eu3+ phosphors were prepared by the conventional solid state reaction. The phase structure and morphology were investigated by X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM). Doping YAl3(BO3)4: Eu3+ phosphors with concentration of Eu3+ ions of 0, 2, 5, 8 and 10 mol% were studied and their luminescent properties at room temperature were discussed. The excitation spectrum of Y0.95Eu0.05Al3(BO3)4 was composed of a broad band centered at about 252 nm and a group of lines in the longer wavelength re-gion. In the emission spectra, the peak wavelength was about 614 nm under a 252 nm UV excitation. The optimal doping concentration of Eu<3+ ions in YAl3(BO3)4: Eu3+ phosphors was 8 mol%.     

In-Situ Wet Chemical Composition of Multicomponent Precursors to Blue Emitting Sr2CeO4 Phosphors

Hybrid precursors were assembled with cerium coordination polymers, polyethyl glycohol (PEG), SrCO3 and other functional components using a modified in-situ chemical polymeric gel technology. The hybrid precursors were calcinated to achieve the Sr2CeO4 phosphors, whose particle sizes were in the range of micrometer by XRD and SEM. The photoluminescence spectra indicate that the phosphors present a strong blue emission.     

蓝色荧光粉NaBa0.98PO4:Eu2+0.02的制备和发光性能研究

采用高温固相反应法合成了蓝色荧光粉NaBa0.98P04:Eu2+0.02.利用射线衍射(XRD)、扫描电镜(SEM)和荧光光谱等实验技术,研究了掺杂离子和掺杂浓度对荧光粉的晶体结构和发光性能的影响.结果表明:制备的粉末为单斜晶系NaBaP04,能被从紫外到蓝光波长范围的激发光有效激发,在波长360nm激发光激发下,发射光为波长在430nm左右的蓝光.同时,研究表明最佳掺杂离子为Ca2+,最佳掺杂浓度为7％ mol,荧光粉NaBa0.91Ca0.07PO4:Eu2+0.02的发光强度是NaBa0.98PO4:Eu2+0.02的1.68倍,该方法制备的荧光粉是一种很好的白光LED的蓝色荧光粉材料.     

铽在硫氧化镧基质中的光致发光

采用高温固相反应法制备了La2O2S∶Tb3+、La2O2S∶Tb3+,RE3+(RE=Dy,Gd,Ce,Sm)荧光粉样品并进行了相关表征。结果表明,合成样品的晶体结构与La2O2S相同,为六方晶系;荧光粉颗粒的形貌多为长方形片状;发射光谱由494 nm、545 nm、587 nm、622 nm的一系列锐发射峰组成。研究发现Tb3+的掺杂浓度对样品主发射峰545 nm的发光强度影响很大,且在摩尔分数x(Tb3+)=0.02时达到最强。稀土离子Dy3+、Gd3+对La2O2S∶Tb3+荧光粉的发光有明显的敏化作用。     

Effect of mixing process on the luminescent properties of SrAl_2O_4:Eu~(2+),Dy~(3+) long afterglow phosphors

A new mixing method was developed for solid-state reaction synthesis of SrAl2O4:Eu2+,Dy3+ long afterglow phosphors.The morphology and crystal structure of the phosphors were analyzed with scanning electron microscope(SEM) and X-ray diffractometer(XRD).The excitation and emission spectra of the long afterglow phosphors were measured,and the main emission band was around 514 nm.The decay time of the product was measured and compared with the phosphors prepared using dry-mixing method and wet-mixing method.It ...     

Study on spectroscopic properties of GdOBr:RE3+ (RE=Eu, Tb, Ce)

Rare earth ions doped gadolinium oxybromide phosphors GdOBr:RE3 (RE=Eu, Tb, Ce) were synthesized by the method of solid-state reaction at high temperature, and the VUV-VIS spectroscopic properties of the phosphors were systematically investigated. Under the excitation of VUV or UV source, the phosphors doped with Eu3 and Tb3 show a bright and sharp emission at around 620 nm corresponding to the forced electric dipole 5D0→7F2 transition of Eu3 , and at around 544 nm corresponding to the 5D4→7F5 transition of Tb3 , respectively. For GdOBr:Ce3 , a broader and intense emission spanned 370-500 nm corresponding to the d-f transition of Ce3 was observed. The excitation spectra were also analyzed.     

红色荧光粉La2O3：Eu3＋的合成及发光性质

利用复合沉淀法制备了性能稳定的红色荧光粉La2O3：Eu3＋,同时研究了煅烧温度及掺杂Eu3＋浓度对La2O3：Eu。’发光性能的影响．通过X射线粉末衍射（XRD）和扫描电子显微镜（SEM）来表征荧光粉的晶体结构和颗粒大小及形貌：用激发光谱和发射光谱以及荧光衰减曲线来袁征荧光粉的荧光性能．结果表明：煅烧温度在900℃时,所制备样品为六方晶系La2O3：Eun;SEM图显示掺杂Eu0＋含量为5％的La2O3颗粒直径为15μm左右．最大发射波长和激发波长分别为626nm和396nm,发射光谱中596nm和626nm的发射峰对应的是Eu3＋离子的0D—F1和5D—F2跃迁,其荧光寿命为0．754ms．     

Synthesis and characterization of nano-sized YAG:Ce,Sm spherical phosphors

YAG:Ce,Sm spherical phosphors were synthesized by malic acid sol-gel method.The formation process of crystalline was characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD)technique.The influence of Sm3+ doping on the luminescent intensity and the morphology of phosphors were studied by fluorescence spectrum and scanning electron microscopy(SEM)techniques,respectively.The results indicated that the size of spherical powders was about 100 nm calcined at 1200 ℃ for 3 h.The emission spectra of phosphors showed gradual red-shift from 525 to 540 nm with the increase of doping concentration of Sm3+ ion.A broadband emission spectrum of Ce3+ ion appeared at 540 nm,and a series of emission peaks corresponding to the 4G5/2→6HJ transition of Sm3+ ion also appeared at 617 nm with the doping of Sm3+.The red component of YAG:Ce phosphors increased with the doping of Sm3+.     

Effect of red emitting fluorescent pigment on fluorescent color of SrAl_2O_4:Eu~(2+),Dy~(3+) phosphors

Green-blue fluorescence emitting SrAl_2O_4:Eu~(2+),Dy~(3+) phosphors(SAOED) were coated by SiO_2 and a coumarin type red-emitting fluorescent pigment(FP).The effects of the FP on the morphology,crystal structure,photoluminescence properties and fluorescent color of the SAOED phosphors were systematically investigated by scanning electron microscopy(SEM),FT-IR,X-ray diffraction(XRD),photoluminescence spectra and CIE-1931 chromaticity coordinates characterization.Even though the surface of the SAOED phosphors became rough after being coated with SiO_2 and FP,crystal lattice of SrAl_2O_4 did not have any obvious lattice distortions.The photoluminescence spectra indicated that the SAOED phosphors could be used as the excitation light source to excite the FP to emit red fluorescence.The emission spectrum of the FP-coated SAOED consisted of a broad band with two emission peaks at 520 and 610 nm,and its fluorescence emission color was a mixed color of the SAOED phosphors and FP.The fluorescence color of the SAOED/SiO_2/FP composites tended to transfer to red area with the increase of the FP content varying from 0.1%to 0.9%.     

A novel green-yellow emitting phosphor Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5S1.5O12：Ce^3＋ and its luminescence properties

We described the synthesis and luminescence of Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5Si1.5O12:Ce3+ phosphor for light emitting diode (LED). The crystal-linity, morphology, structure, and luminescence spectra were examined by X-ray diffraction, field emission-scanning electron microscopy and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The results showed that Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5Si1.5O12:Ce3+ phase was a dominating phase with little impurity phase peaks of Y2O3 when the sintered temperature reached to 1400 oC. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) images showed the particle size of the phosphor was about 3 μm. Meanwhile, the excitation and emission spectra indicated that the as-prepared phosphors could be effectively excited by blue (460 nm) light and the excitation spectrum showed a broad band extending from 400-500 nm, while emission spectrum showed a broad yellow band peaking at 534 nm. The decay curve at the emission peak consisted of fast and slow components. The Ca1.5Y1.5Al3.5Si1.5O12:Ce3+ should be a promising yellow phosphor for near blue-based white-light-emitting diodes (LEDs).     

Preparation and Luminescence of SrAi2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ Nano-Particle

SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 nano-particle luminescence material was prepared by sol-gel method. Influences of synthesis conditions on the particle size and luminescence properties of SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 were studied. The synthesis process and the properties of the samples were analyzed by DTA, TGA, XRD, SEM. The result suggested that the formation of SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 sol is a slow heat release process beginning at 500 ℃ and peaking at 759 ℃.SrAl2O4: Eu2 ,Dy3 crystalline was formed at 1100 ℃. The luminescence properties of the SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 nanoparticle were compared with the conventional SrAl2O4: Eu2 , Dy3 particles. The average particle size of the product is about 30 nm. The excitation spectrum of the sample shows a broad band with peaks at 240, 330, 378 and 425 nm. The emission spectrum is a broadband spectrum with a peak at 523 nm.