A white long-lasting phosphor Y2O2S： Tb^3＋ , Sm^3＋： an improvement of Y2O2S：Tb3＋

As an improvement of reported Y2O2S：Tb^3＋, a white-light long-lasting phosphor： Y2O2S：Tb^3＋, Sm^3＋ was prepared by the solid-state reaction. The photo-luminescence spectra showed that the position and shape of Tb^3＋ and Sm^3＋ emissions under UV excitation were similar in this host, which ensured a stable white emission color （daylight standard of IEC） under different excitations. The decay curves of co-doped samples indicated that the decay times of emissions of the two ions were close. The thermo-luminescence measurement suggested that the traps created by the doped Sm^3＋ ions were helpful to postpone the white afterglow of co-doped samples. Therefore, the function of co-doped Sm^3＋ ions was confirmed as improving the white emission colors of samples and acting as new trap centers.     

Photo-luminescence properties and thermo-luminescence curve analysis of a new white long-lasting phosphor: Ca2MgSi2O7:Dy

A white long-lasting phosphor Ca2MgSi2O7:Dy3+ was prepared by the solid-state reaction. A strong band peaked at 260 nm was shown in the excitation spectrum of 578 nm emission, which might be attributed to the oxygen deficiency of the host. After irradiated with 254 nm for 4 min, the white afterglow of the sample could be seen for 3 h. Moreover, the depths and frequency factors of trap centers were cal-culated from the thermo-luminescence curve of the sample, which indicated that the trap centers corresponding to the 414 K band were more helpful to the long-lasting phosphorescence.     

Characterization of Y2O2S:Eu3+, Mg2+, Ti4+ Long-Lasting Phosphor Synthesized by Flux Method

Long-lasting phosphor Y2O2S∶Eu3 , Mg2 , Ti4 was synthesized by a flux method and their luminescence properties were investigated. The result indicates that the unit cell parameter c is linearly increased with the increase of Eu2O3 content in Y2O2S∶Eu3 x(0.01≤x≤0.10). On the other hand, the change of unit cell parameter a is not linear dependence. In the Y2O2S∶ Eu3 crystal structure, Eu3 ions only replaced Y3 ions′ places in which it posited center position of c axis. With the increase of Eu2O3 content, the position of the strongest emission peak changed from 540 nm (5D1→7F2 transition) to 626 nm (5D0→7F2 transition), and the maximum intensity was obtained when x=0.09 in Y2O2S∶Eu3 x(0.01≤x≤0.10). This is due to the environment of trivalent europium in the crystal structure of Y2O2S. Doping with Mg2 or Ti4 ions alone cannot get the good long-lasting afterglow effect, whereas co-doping with Mg2 and Ti4 ions and excited with 365 nm ultraviolet light, a strong thermoluminesence peak appeared, red and orange long-lasting phosphorescence (LLP) was also observed and the phosphorescence lasted nearly 3 h in the light perception of the dark-adapted human eye (0.32 mcd*m-2). Thus the LLP mechanism was analyzed.     

Photoluminescent properties of tunable green-emitting oxynitride (Ba3-xSrx)Si6O12N2:Eu2+phosphor and its application in white LEDs

Green emitting Eu2+-doped (Ba3?xSrx)Si6O12N2 solid solutions were synthesized through solid state reaction at 1350 oC for 10 h under a N2/H2 atmosphere. The XRD patterns revealed that the solid solutio...     

Phase structure and temperature dependent luminescence properties of Sr2LiSiO4F: Eu2+ and Sr2MgSi2O7: Eu2+ phosphors

Green-emitting Sr2LiSiO4F:Eu2+ and blue-emitting Sr2MgSi2O7:Eu2+ phosphors were synthesized by the conventional high temperature solid-state route,respectively.Their structures and photoluminescenee properties were comparatively investigated.It was found that the mixture phases of Sr2MgSi2O7 and SrF2 were obtained when a part of Sr2+ in Sr2LiSiO4F was replaced by some amount of Mg2+ in order to design the possible SrMgLiSiO4F:Eu2+ phosphor.Based on the photoluminescence analysis,Sr2LiSiO4F:Eu2+ phosphor exhibited a green broad emission band of main peak at 513 nm under the excitation of 365 nm,while the Sr2MgSi2O7:Eu2+ and SrMgLiSiO4F:Eu2+ phosphor showed blue emission centered at 467 nm.The temperature dependent photoluminescence properties and room temperature decay time for the three kinds of phosphors were also discussed in this paper.     

Hydrothermal preparation and persistence characteristics of nanosized phosphor SrS：Eu^2＋,Dy^3＋

Nanosized long-persistent phosphors SrS: Eu2+, Dy3+ were prepared by the hydrothermal method. The samples were characterized by X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, and charge-coupled device spectrometry. The persistence characteristic was studied using the decay curves. The results showed that the emission intensity decreased sharply with temperature increasing, although the particle size increased. The S2- vacancies caused by oxidization served as shallow traps, and Dy3+ served as deep traps in SrS: Eu2+, Dy3+. The afterglow intensity of SrS: Eu2+, Dy3+ was higher than that of SrS: Eu2+ prepared at the same temperature. However, the minimization span of initial afterglow with temperature for the former sample was larger than that for the latter. Binary-doped phosphor decayed more slowly than the singly doped one. The afterglow of SrS: Eu2+, Dy3+ decayed more quickly with the increase of sintering temperature.     

VUV-excited luminescence properties of Tb3+ activated BaGdB9O16

The single phase of BaGd1-xTbxB9O16(0.05≤x≤0.3) was prepared by the solid-state reaction.Their photoluminescence properties were investigated under vacuum ultraviolet(VUV) excitation.Monitored by 541 nm emission,the excitation spectrum of BaGd0.75Tb0.25B9O16 consisted of one broad band centered at about 148 nm and some bands in 163 to 282 nm.The former was assigned to the overlapped absorptions among borate groups,charge transfer bands(CTBs) of O2-→Ln3+(Ln=Tb,Gd) and the f→d transition of Gd3+.The bands in ...     

Cooperative energy transfer in Eu3+,Yb3+ codoped Y2O3 phosphor

Under 980 nm laser excitation,red emission(5D0-7FJ(J=0,1,2)) of Eu3+ was observed in cubic Y2O3 codoped with Eu3+ and Yb3+.The dependence of the upconverted emission on doping concentration and laser power was studied.Yb3+ emission around 1000 nm(2F5/2-2F7/2) was reported upon excitation of Eu3+ ions.The decay curves of 5DJ(J=0,2) emission of Eu3+ under excitation of 266 nm pulse laser were examined to investigate the Eu3+→Yb3+ energy transfer process.Cooperative energy transfer process was discussed as the possible mechanism for the visible up-conversion luminescence of Eu3+ and near-infrared down-conversion emission of Yb3+.     

SrAl_2O_4∶Eu~(2+),Nd~(3+) and Dy~(3+) Long Afterglow Phosphor

Longafterglowphosphorabsorbingenergyfromsolar,lampandotherlightsourcesforashorttimestorestheenergyandexhibitsbrightandlong lastingphosphorescencewhichsuitsthevisualperceptionofthehumaneyewithminimumbrightness 0 32mcd·m- 2 andlastingtimemorethan 8h) .TheSrAl2 O4 ∶Eu2 +,Dy3+phosphorhasbeenknowntobeagreenlongafterglowphosphorwithanemissionpeakat 5 2 0nm[1～ 7] .ThepropertiesofthephosphorwerefurtherexaminedbythegroupofTangMingdaoandMatsuzawaTindetailin 1995and 1996respectively[1,2 ] .Inorde…     

Photoluminescence of SrGdGa_3O_7∶RE (RE=Ce~(3 ), Pr~(3 ), Tb~(3 )) under VUV-UV Excitation

SrGdGa3 O7belongstothelargefamilieswhosegeneralchemicalformulaisAMM′3 O7(A =Ca ,Sr ,Ba ;M =La ,Gd ,Y ;M′ =Al,Ga) .Thesecom poundshavemelilitestructure .Structuralinvestiga tionsindicatethatSrGdGa3 O7formstetragonalcrystalswithspacegroupP 4 2 1m .Theunit…     

Improved photoluminescence of green-emitting phosphor Ca3Sc2Si3O12:Ce3+ for white light emitting diodes

Ca3Sc2Si3O12:Ce3+ phosphors with single-phase were successfully synthesized by a gel-combustion method.Annealing atmosphere greatly affected the luminescent properties of the phosphor.The intensity of absorption band at 450 nm was greatly increased with a reducing atmosphere,which was very suitable as a color converter in white LED.The absorption at 243 and 311 nm was gradually enhanced with a stronger reducing atmosphere and a new absorption peak at 362 nm appeared in N2+H2 mixing gas.The emission intensit...     

Effect of MgF2-H3BO3 flux on the properties of (Ce,Tb)MgAl11O19 phosphor

The green-emitting(Ce,Tb)MgAl11O19(CTMA) phosphor was prepared by the conventional high temperature solid-state reaction method.The effect of fluxes on the crystal structure,particle morphology,size distribution and photoluminescence properties of CTMA phosphor was investigated by means of the X-ray powder diffraction,scanning electron microscopy and photoluminescence spectrum.The results showed that the addition of appropriate amount of MgF2-H3BO3 flux improved the phase purity of CTMA phosphor,and influen...     

Vacuum ultraviolet excited photoluminescence properties of Gd2O2CO3:Eu3+ phosphor

The Gd2O2CO3:Eu3 with type-II structure phosphor was successfully synthesized via flux method at 400℃ and their photoluminescence properties in vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) region were examined. The broad and strong excitation bands in the range of 153-205 nm owing to the CO32- host absorption and charge transfer (CT) of Gd3 -O2- were observed for Gd2O2CO3:Eu3 . Under 172 nm excitation, Gd2O2CO3:Eu3 exhibited strong red emission with good color purity, indicating Eu3 ions located at low symmetry sites and the chromaticity coordination of luminescence for Gd2O2CO3:Eu3 was (x=0.652, y=0.345). The photoluminescence quenching concentration of Eu3 excited by 172 nm for Gd2O2CO3:Eu3 was about 5%. Gd2O2CO3:Eu3 would be a potential VUV-excited red phosphor applied in mercury-free fluorescent lamps.     

Synthesis and luminescence properties of KCaPO4:Eu2+,Tb3+,Mn2+ for white-light-emitting diodes (WLED)

In order to obtain a single-host white-light phosphor, a series of KCaPO4 powder samples tri-doped with Eu2+, Tb3+ and Mn2+ were synthesized via high-temperature solid-state reaction method. Their stru...     

Pr~(3+)-doped Li_2SrSiO_4 red phosphor for white LEDs

Novel red phosphors,Li2Sr1-1.5xSiO4:xPr3+(x=0.002,0.003,0.004,0.005,0.006 and 0.008),were synthesized by conventional solid state reaction and the luminescent properties were investigated.The as-prepared phosphors showed red emission at 610 nm under excitation of blue light at 452 nm,indicating that they were promising candidates for red phosphors in the fabrication of white LEDs via blue LED chips.Their excitation bands at 452,476 and 487 nm were attributed to transitions of 3H4→3P2,3H4→3P1+1I6,3H4→3P0 of Pr3+ ion.The red emissions at 606 and 610 nm were originated from the 3P0-3H6 and 1D2-3H4 transitions of Pr3+.The optimum doping concentration of Pr3+ in Li2Sr1-1.5xSiO4:xPr3+ was determined to be x=0.004.With the concentration of Pr3+ over x=0.004,the fluorescence intensity of Li2Sr1-1.5xSiO4:xPr3+ decreased,indicating the concentration quenching occurred.     

Luminescent characteristics of LiCaBO3：Eu^3＋ phosphor for white light emitting diode

LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phosphor was synthesized by high solid-state reaction method, and its luminescent characteristics were investigated. The emission and excitation spectra of LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phosphors exhibited that the phosphors could be effectively excited by near ultraviolet (400 nm) and blue (470 nm) light, and emitted red light. The effect of Eu3+ concentration on the emission spectrum of LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phos-phor was studied. The results showed that the emission intensity increased with increasing Eu3～ concentration, and then decreased because of concentration quenching. It reached the maximum at 3mol.% Eu3+, and the concentration self-quenching mechanism was the d-d interaction according to the Dexter theory. Under the conditions of charge compensator Li+, Na+ or K+ incorporated in LiCaBO3, the emission intensities of LiCaBO3:Eu3+ phosphor were enhanced.     

Incorporation of Si-Ninducing white light of SrAl_2Si_2O_8：Eu~（2＋）,Mn~（2＋） phosphor for white light emitting diodes

Photoluminescence (PL) and colorimetric properties of white-light emission SrAl2Si2O8:Eu2+,Mn2+ phosphor were tuned effectively through incorporating Si-N bond to the host in the form of Si3N4. A maximum solubility of Si-N bond in SrAl2-xSi2+xO8-xNx was estimated theoretically to be in a value of x=1.0. Under 365 nm irradiation, a distinct red-shift of blue band emission from 406 to 473 nm for Eu2+ and an enhancement of yellow band emission peaked at ~565 nm for Mn2+ were observed with the increase of Si-N ...     

Luminescence properties of Eu2＋ -doped Ba3Si6O12N2 green phosphor： concentration quenching and thermal stability

The efficient Eu2+ -doped Ba3 Si6O12N2 green phosphors were prepared by a traditional solid state reaction method under N2 /H2 atmosphere at a temperature up to 1350 oC for 12h. Photoluminescence (PL) properties showed a broad emission band with a peak of 525 nm and the full width of half-emission maximums (FWHM) of 70 nm under 460 nm light irradiation. The X-ray diffraction patterns (XRD) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) images of the synthesized powder demonstrated its pure phase and excellent crystallization. Quenching concentration in this phosphor was found to be 0.3. The mechanisms of concentration quenching and redshift of emission peak with increasing concentration of Eu2+ were studied. The temperature dependence measurement of this green phosphor revealed excellent thermal quenching property compared to silicate green phosphor. It is believed that Ba3 Si6O12N2 :Eu2+ is an excellent green phosphor for UV or blue chip based white LEDs.