Structure and luminescent properties of luminous polypropylene fiber based on Sr2MgSi2OT：EU^2＋,Dy^3＋

The luminous polypropylene fiber based on long afterglow luminescent material Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu^2＋,Dy^3＋was prepared by melt-spinning process. Micro-morphology, phase composition, crystal structure, spectral features and afterglow properties of the lu-minescent fiber were tested and analyzed. The results indicated that the fiber had independent superposition phase features of both Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu2＋,Dy3＋and polypropylene. The range of its excitation wavelength was located between 250-450 nm;therefore, the luminescent fiber could be excited by ultraviolet or visible light. It could emit blue light of 460 nm wavelength after excitation, which was caused by the 5d-4f transition of Eu^2＋ions within the host lattice. The initial luminescent intensity was more than 0.8 cd/m^2, and afterglow life lasted 7 h. The afterglow decay was composed of rapid-decaying and slow-decaying processes, and the decay charac-teristics depended on the depth and concentration of trap level in the Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu^2＋,Dy^3＋.     

Synthesis of Long Afterglow Photoluminescent Materials Sr2MgSi2O7：Eu^2＋,Dy^3＋ by Sol-Gel Method

Long afterglow photoluminescent materials Sr2MgSi2O7 dopeo With Eu^2 ,Dy^3 were prepared by sol-gel method. The synthesized samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction. The excitation spectrum, emission spectrum and long decay curve were measured and analyzed. XRD pattern indicates that phosphor is with Sr2MgSi2O7 crystal structure. The wide range of excitation wavelength indicates that luminescent material can be excited by light from ultraviolet ray to visible light. The main peak of emission spectrum is located at 466nm. Sample excited by visible light can emit bright blue light, and the afterglow time lasts more than 8h.     

Preparation and Luminescence Properties of the New Long Phosphorescent Phosphors Ba1-x Cax Al2O4 ： Eu^2＋ , Dy^3＋

New long phosphorescent phosphors Ba1-x CaxAl2O4:Eu^2 , Dy^3 with tunable color emission were prepared and studied. The emission spectra show that the tuning range of the color emission of the phosphors is between 498 and 440 nm, which is dependent on x, under the excitation of UV. The wavelength of the afterglow increases with the increasing of x until x equals 0.6. The XRD patterns show that the single phase limit in the phosphors is below x value of 0.4.The Thermolumineseence spectra were measured to investigate the traps created by the doping of Dy^3 .     

Luminescent properties of blue long-lasting phosphorescence phosphors Sr6Al18Si2O37：Eu2＋,RE3＋

A series of novel blue long-lasting phosphorescence phosphors Sr6A118Si2037：Eu^2＋,RE^3＋ （RE3＋=Ho^3＋, Gd^3＋, Dy^3＋ and Pr^3＋） were prepared by the conventional high-temperature solid-state reaction in a reductive atmosphere. Their properties were systemati- cally investigated utilizing X-ray diffraction （XRD）, photoluminescence, phosphorescence and thermoluminescence （TL） spectra. The phosphors emitted blue light that was related to the emission of E~＋ due to 5d-4f transition. Bright blue long-lasting phosphorescence （LLP） could be observed after the excitation source was switched off. For the optimized sample, the blue long-lasting phosphores- cence could last for nearly 4 h in the light perception of the dark-adapted human eye （0.32 mcd/m2）. The effects of RE3＋ ions on phosphorescence properties of the phosphors were studied, and the results showed that the co-doping of RE^3＋ ions greatly enhanced the intensity of the peak around 315 K which was related to the long lasting phosphorescence of the phosphors at room temperature and consequently improved the performance of the blue phosphorescence such as intensity and persistent time.     

Co-Precipitation Synthesis and Spectral Characteristics of Long Afterglow Phosphor Y2O2 S： Sm^3＋, Mg^2＋ , Ti^4＋

Y2O2S：Sm^3＋, Mg^2＋, Ti^4＋ phosphor was synthesized by co-precipitation method. The crystalline structure of all synthesized phosphors was investigated by XRD. The result showed that all synthesized phosphors had a hexagonal crystal structure, which was the same as Y2O2S. The emission spectrum and excitation spectrum were measured, and the effect of Sm^3 ＋ molar ratio on the spectra was discussed. The emission spectra of the phosphors showed three emission peaks due to typical transitions of Sm^3 ＋ （4G5/2→6HJ ,J = 5/2, 7/2, 9/2）, and the emission peaks at 606 nm was stronger than others. With the increase of Sm^3 ＋ molar ratio, the emission intensity was strengthened. The excitation peaks were ascribed to the representative energy transition 4f→4f of Ti^4＋ phosphor prepared by co-precipitation method was Sm^3＋ ions. The results indicated that the Y2O2S ： Sm^3＋ , Mg^2＋ , an efficient long afterglow phosphor.     

Effects of Host Doping on Spectral and Long-Lasting Properties of Sm^3＋ -Doped Y2O2S

Gd- or Lu-doped long afterglow red phosphor Y2O2S：Sm^3＋ was synthesized using the high temperature flux fusion method. The obtained phosphors were analyzed using X-ray diffraction to determine the crystal structure, and the phase analyses show that the product is in single phase. The luminescence spectra and decay curve were measured on a Hitachi F-4500 fluorescence spectrophotometer. The decay time was determined on an ST-900PM weak light photometer. The analyses show that host doping of Lu improves both luminescence and decay time of the materials. The concentration of doped Lu and Sm was varied in order to determine the optimal condition and to synthesize the product with the best properties. The mechanism of the long afterglow was also briefly discussed.     

Luminescent Properties of Green Phosphor Ca8Mg（SiO4 ）4 Cl2：EU^2＋ , DY^3＋ for LED Applications

The new phosphor calcium magnesium chlorosilicate, codoped with Eu^2＋ and Dy^3＋, was synthesized with the help of the high temperature solid state reaction in reducing atmosphere. The excitation and emission spectra were very similar to that of Ca8Mg（SiO4）4Cl2 ：Eu^2＋, and the Dy^3＋ concentration influenced the emission intensity of this phosphor. The intensity of Eu^2＋ and Dy^3＋ codoped CMSC was stronger than that of Eu^2＋ singly doped CMSC. The emission spectrum of the Dy^3＋ ion overlapped the absorption band of the Eu^2＋ ion, indicating that an energy transfer from Dy^3＋ to Eu^2＋ took place in CMSC：Eu^2＋, Dy^3＋ phosphor. The mechanism of the energy transfer from Dy^3＋ tO Eu^2＋, in this phosphor, might be resonant energy transfer.     

A novel long lasting phosphor Sr5 （PO4）3FxCll_x：Eu2＋,Gd3＋ prepared in air condition

A series of blue long afterglow mixed halide-phosphate phosphors Sr5 （PO4）3 FxCll-x：Eu2＋,Gd3＋ were synthesized in air by traditional solid-state reaction routte. The crystal structures, photoluminescence, thermolurninescenee properties and afterglow proper- ties of the phosphors were characterized systematically using X-ray diffraction （XRD）, luminescence spectrophotometer, microcom- puter thermoluminescence dosimeter and single photon counter, respectively. Under 280 nm excitation, the broadband emissions of Eu2＋ ions were observed at 445 nm （blue） due to the 4f7→4f65d transition. It was demonstrated that there existed the self-reduction of the Eu3＋ to Eu2＋ ions in this special halide-phosphate matrix in air condition. The addition of Gd3＋ ions obviously enhanced the after- glow properties of the single doped Eu2＋ ions in the halide-phosphate phosphors. And the content of the fluoride anions also had sig- nificant influence on the afterglow properties. All results indicated that Srs （PO4）3 FxCI1-x：Eu2＋,Gd3＋ might be potential phosphors for long lasting phosphorescence （LLP） materials.     

Synthesis of Long Afterglow Phosphor CaAl2Si2O8 ：Eu^2＋, Dy^3＋ via Sol-Gel Technique and Its Optical Properties

The long afterglow phosphor CaAl2Si2O8：Eu^2＋ , Dy^3＋ was prepared by a sol-gel method. The sol-gel process and the structure of the phosphor were investigated by means of X-ray diffraction analysis （XRD）. It is found that the single anorthite phase formed at about 1000 %, which is 300 % lower than that required for the conventional solid state reaction. The obtained phosphor powders are easier to grind than those of solid state method and the partical size of phosphor has a relative narrow distribution of 200 to 500 nm. The photoluminescence and afterglow properties of the phosphor were also characterized. An obvious blue shift occurs in the excitation and emission spectra of phosphors obtained by sol-gel and solid state reaction methods. The change of the fluorescence spectra can be attributed to the sharp decrease of the crystalline grain size of the phosphor resulted from the sol-gel technique.     

Photoluminescence properties of Ca-doped BaMg Al10O17）：Eu2＋,Mn2＋ blue phosphor using BaF2 and CaF2 as co-flux

Ca-doped Ba Mg Al10O17：Eu2＋,Mn2＋（BAM） blue phosphors were synthesized by flux assisted solid-state reaction method using Ca F2 and Ba F2 as co-flux.Good dispersity and particle size homogenization of hexagonal pure phase BAM were obtained by sintering at 1400 ℃.The effects of the Ca2＋ ions content on the structure, morphology and photoluminescence properties of the phosphors were studied.The results indicated that the incorporation of Ca could decrease the lattice constant, improve the homogeneity and dispersity and enhance the photoluminescence（PL） intensity of the phosphor effectively.The optimum Ba0.86Ca0.04Mg0.97Al10O17：0.1Eu2＋,0.03Mn2＋ PL intensity was enhanced for about 30% and relative brightness was improved about 4%.Furthermore, the synthesized BAM and commercial BAM phosphors were annealed for 30 min at 600 oC in air.The Ca-doped phosphors had stronger emission intensity, higher brightness and better chromaticity stability than that of the commercial phosphor.These results indicated that Ca-doped blue phosphors had good potential applications in the commercial tricolor fluorescent lamps as well as in other display and lamps.     

Synthesis and photoluminescent properties of Sr2Si5N8：Eu^2＋red phosphors for white light-emitting diodes

Highly efficient Sr2Si5N8：Eu^2＋red emitting phosphor was successfully synthesized by a cost-effective direct silicon nitrida-tion and gas-reduction method. The effects of synthesis parameters, including reaction temperature, heating rate and gas species, on the crystal structure and photoluminescence of the prepared phosphors were studied. Single-phase Sr2Si5N8：Eu^2＋phosphor was ob-tained at 1500℃ with a heating rate of 300℃/h under NH3-1 vol.%CH4 atmosphere using starting silicon and oxide powders. Silicon powder and high heating rate favored the achievement of the pure Sr2Si5N8 phase. Under near-UV to blue light excitation, the obtained Sr2Si5N8：Eu2＋phosphor showed a board red emission band centered at about 625 nm, which agreed well with the phosphors prepared by the conventional solid-state reaction. The possible reaction mechanism was also proposed based on the experimental observations.     

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 ...     

Structure and luminescent properties of luminous polypropylene fiber based on Sr_2MgSi_2O_7:Eu~(2+),Dy~(3+)

The luminous polypropylene fiber based on long afterglow luminescent material Sr2MgSi2O7:Eu2+,Dy3+ was prepared by melt-spinning process. Micro-morphology, phase composition, crystal structure, spectral features and afterglow properties of the luminescent fiber were tested and analyzed. The results indicated that the fiber had independent superposition phase features of both Sr2MgSi2O7:Eu2+,Dy3+ and polypropylene. The range of its excitation wavelength was located between 250–450 nm; therefore, the luminescent fiber could be excited by ultraviolet or visible light. It could emit blue light of 460 nm wavelength after excitation, which was caused by the 5d-4f transition of Eu2+ ions within the host lattice. The initial luminescent intensity was more than 0.8 cd/m2, and afterglow life lasted 7 h. The afterglow decay was composed of rapid-decaying and slow-decaying processes, and the decay characteristics depended on the depth and concentration of trap level in the Sr2MgSi2O7:Eu2+,Dy3+.     

Luminescent characteristics of Ba3Y2（BO3）4：Eu^3＋ phosphor for white LED

The Ba3Y2（BO3）4：Eu^3＋ phosphor was synthesized using a high temperature solid-state reaction method and the luminescent characteristics were investigated. The emission spectrum exhibited one strong red emission at 613 nm, corresponding to the electric dipole 5D0-TF2 transition of Eu^3＋, under 365 nm excitation. The excitation spectrum of 613 nm indicated that the Ba3Y2（BO3）n：Eu^3＋ phosphor was effectively excited by ultraviolet （UV） （254, 365 and 400 nm） and blue （470 nm） light. The effect of Eu^3＋ concentration on the 613 nm emission of the Ba3Y2（BO3）n：Eu^3＋ phosphor was measured. The results showed that the emission intensity increased with increasing Eu^3＋ concentration, and then decreased. The CIE color coordinates of Ba3Y2（BO3）4：Eu^3＋ phosphor were x=0.641 and y=0.359 at 15 mol.% Eu^3＋.     

Effects of Doping Trace Sm^3＋ and Gd^3＋ on Luminescent Character of Y2O2S：Eu^3＋

After trace Sm^3＋ ions and Gd^3＋ ions doping, the emission intensity of red phosphors Y2O2S： Eu^3 ＋ was enhanced and the voltage character （relation between emission intensity and excitation voltage） was improved while the other properties of physics and chemistry were not changed. The origins of enhancement and improvement are discussed. Probably the distortion and the defect of crystals are decreased by the substitution of Gd^3＋ for Y^3＋ instead of Eu^3＋ for Y^3＋ , and thus the Eu^3＋ crystal field is improved, and radiationless process and energy loss resulted from crystal defect are weakened, which leads to increased luminescence intensity and voltage character improvement. The overlapping fluorescent spectra of Y2O2S： Sm^3＋ emission and Y2O2S：Eu^3＋ excitation as well as Eu^3 ＋ excitation spectra transitions spectra lead to energy transfer from Sm^3 ＋ sensitization of Sm^3＋ ions fectively. containing Sm^3＋ excitation the possibility of resonance ions to Eu^3＋ ions, and the to Eu^3＋ ions is achieved effectively.     

Luminescent properties of MMgP_2O_7：Eu~（3＋）（M=Ca,Sr,Ba） phosphor

A series of red phosphors Eu3+-doped MMgP2O7(M=Ca,Sr,Ba) were synthesized by solid-state reaction method.X-ray powder diffraction(XRD) analysis confirmed the formation of pure CaMgP2O7,SrMgP2O7 and BaMgP2O7 phase.Photoluminescence spectra of MMgP2O7(M=Ca,Sr,Ba):Eu3+ phosphors showed a strong excitation peak at around 400 nm,which was coupled with the characteristic emission(350-400 nm) from UV light-emitting diode.The CaMgP2O7:Eu3+,SrMgP2O7:Eu3+ and BaMgP2O7:Eu3+ phosphors showed strong emission bands peaking at 612,593 and 587 nm,respectively.Due to the difference of the ion sizes between Ba2+(0.142 nm),Sr2+(0.126 nm),Ca2+(0.112 nm),Mg2+(0.072 nm) and Eu3+(0.107 nm),Eu3+ ions were expected to substitute for different sites in CaMgP2O7,SrMgP2O7 and BaMgP2O7 lattice.     

A green-yellow emitting β-SreSiO4：Eu^2＋ phosphor for near ultraviolet chip white-light-emitting diode

Sr2SiO4：xEu^2＋ phosphors were synthesized through the solid-state reaction technique. The crystal phase of Sr2SiO4：xEu^2＋ phosphor manipulated by Eu^2＋ concentration was studied. The phase transited from β to α＇ in Sr2SiO4：xEu^2＋ phosphor with increasing europium concentration. The single β phase was formed as x≤005 and changed α＇ phase when x〉0.01. The emission spectrum of the β-Sr2SiO4：Eu^2＋ phosphor consisted of a green-yellow broadband peaking at around 540 nm and a blue band at 470 nm under near ultraviolet excitation. The white LEDs by combining near ultraviolet chips with β-Sr2SiO4：Eu^2＋ phosphors were fabricated. The luminous efficiency （15.7lm/W） was higher than α＇-Sr2SiO4：Eu^2＋ phosphor white LED.     

High temperature stability of Eu2＋-activated nitride red phosphors

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.     

Luminescence properties of YAl3（BO3）4 phosphors doped with Eu^3＋ ions

YAl3 （BO3）4： Eu^3＋ 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： Eu^3＋ phosphors with concentration of Eu^3＋ 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 region. 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： Eu^3＋ phosphors was 8 mol%.     

（Zn, Ca） Solid-Solution Behavior and Its Effect on Luminescence Properties in Ca1-x Znx TiO3 ： 0.002Pr^3＋ Phosphors

Nominal composition of Ca1-xZnxTiO3 ： 0. 002Pr^3 ＋ （x = 0. 000 - 0. 200） phosphors were prepared by conventional solid reaction route. XRD and PL measurements were used to investigate the solid-solution structure and luminescence properties of Zn-doped Ca1-xZnxTiO3：0.002Pr^3＋ phosphors. The effect of solid-solution structure formed by substitution between Ca^2 ＋ and Zn^2＋ ions on the luminescent properties was analyzed. The results reveal that, with the increase of Zn substitution content below 0.010, lattice parameters and the intensity of excitation peak at both 260 and 330 nm as well as the corresponding 610 nm emission intensity are monotonously decreased quickly in a similar tendency. Also, the evolution of luminescence intensity and crystal cell parameters against Zn doping concentration are in good agreement. Above results are closely related with the structure change within Ca1- xZnxTiO3：0.002Pr^3＋ solid-solution phase formed by the Zn ions substitution for the Ca sites. Present study reveals that the solid-solution structure formed by substitution between Ca^2＋ and Zn^2＋ ions has significant effect on the luminescence properties of single phase Ca1-xZnxTiO3：0.002Pr^3＋ phosphors.