Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(33), P. 13370 - 13377
Published: Aug. 10, 2023
As
far
as
we
are
concerned,
the
phenomenon
of
Ni2+
luminescence
in
tetrahedral
coordination
has
not
been
reported.
For
first
time,
a
new
NIR
phosphor
Ca2GeO4:Ni2+
is
developed
this
work.
It
found
that
emission
from
sharp
peak
attributed
to
unusual
Ni2+-occupied
GeO4
site
lattice,
instead
conventional
broadband
octahedrally
coordinated
site.
Crystal-field
analysis
applied,
and
parameters
Dq,
B,
Δ
calculated
reveal
relationship
between
profile
crystal
field
strength.
The
optimal
doping
concentration
be
1%.
provides
an
efficient
sharp-line
(fwhm
=
16
nm)
centered
at
1164
nm
which
originates
1T2
→
3T1
transition
with
internal
quantum
efficiency
23.1%
decay
lifetime
about
300
μs.
This
work
could
provide
some
insights
explore
novel
luminescent
materials
based
on
transition-metal
elements.
The
increasing
demand
for
high-contrast
biological
imaging,
non-destructive
testing,
and
infrared
night
vision
can
be
addressed
by
the
development
of
high-performance
NIR
light-emitting
materials.
Unlike
lanthanide
(Ln3+)
with
sharp-line
multiplets
isolated
Cr3+
NIR-I
emission,
this
study
reports
first-ever
NIR-II
broadband
luminescence
based
on
intervalence
charge
transfer
(IVCT)
Cr3+-Cr3+
aggregation
in
gallate
magentoplumbite.
In
particular,
LaMgGa11O19:0.7Cr3+
exhibits
dual-emission
(NIR-I,
890
nm
NIR-II,
1200
nm)
a
full
width
at
half
maximum
(FWHM)
626
under
450
blue
LED
excitation.
Moreover,
anti-thermal
quenching
behavior
(432%
@
290
K),
attributed
to
energy
among
multiple
centers.
Cryogen
absorption
spectra,
lifetimes
decay
(2.3
ms),
electron
paramagnetic
experiments
reveal
→
Cr2+-Cr4+
IVCT
transition.
application
imaging
as
an
optical
contrast
agent,
is
demonstrated.
This
work
provides
new
insights
into
UV-NIR
excitation
aggregation.
Abstract
The
performance
of
the
near‐infrared
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diodes
(NIR
pc‐LEDs)
mainly
depends
on
NIR
emitting
phosphors
used.
Cr
3+
doped
materials
can
be
excited
by
blue
light
chips,
but
their
emission
is
located
in
NIR‐I
region
(650–1000
nm).
Ni
2+
are
NIR‐II
(1000–1700
nm),
they
cannot
effectively
chips.
Herein,
,
mono‐doped,
and
co‐doped
Sr
2
GaTaO
6
prepared
investigated.
ions
occupy
two
octahedral
sites
Ga
Ta
5+
.
co‐doping
has
achieved
breakthroughs.
One
to
shift
optimal
excitation
wavelength
from
violet
due
energy
transfer
(efficiency
up
70%)
other
achieve
broadband
continuous
across
regions
(650–1700
nm,
with
a
full
width
at
half
maximum
(FWHM)
410
nm
(173
+
237
nm)).
:
0.02Cr
0.01Ni
phosphor
combined
commercial
460
chip
realize
its
application
organic
compounds
identification,
night
vision,
biological
imaging.
This
work
points
out
direction
for
future
development
efficient
super
NIR‐emitting
phosphors.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(27), P. 32580 - 32588
Published: June 29, 2023
Blue
InGaN
chip-pumped
short-wave
infrared
(SWIR)
emitters
have
aroused
tremendous
attention
and
shown
emerging
applications
in
diverse
fields
such
as
healthcare,
retail,
agriculture.
However,
discovering
blue
light-emitting
diode
(LED)-pumped
SWIR
phosphors
with
a
central
emission
wavelength
over
1000
nm
remains
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
demonstrate
the
efficient
broadband
luminescence
of
Ni2+
by
simultaneously
incorporating
Cr3+
ions
into
MgGa2O4
lattice,
sensitizer
emitter.
Because
strong
light
absorption
high
energy
transfer
efficiency
to
Ni2+,
obtained
MgGa2O4:Cr3+,
show
intense
peak
at
1260
full
width
half
maximum
(FWHM)
222
under
excitation
light.
The
optimized
phosphor
presents
an
ultra-high
photoluminescence
quantum
96.5%
outstanding
thermal
stability
(67.9%@150
°C).
A
source
has
been
fabricated
through
combination
prepared
commercial
450
LED
chip,
delivering
radiant
power
14.9
mW
150
mA
input
current.
This
work
not
only
demonstrates
feasibility
developing
high-power
using
converter
technology
but
also
new
insights
importance
technology.
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(30)
Published: May 11, 2024
Abstract
The
spotlight
has
shifted
to
near‐infrared
(NIR)
luminescent
materials
emitting
beyond
1000
nm,
with
growing
interest
due
their
unique
characteristics.
ability
of
NIR‐II
emission
(1000–1700
nm)
penetrate
deeply
and
transmit
independently
positions
these
NIR
for
applications
in
optical‐communication
devices,
bioimaging,
photodetectors.
combination
rare
earth
metals/transition
metals
a
variety
matrix
provides
new
platform
creating
chemical
physical
properties
science
device
applications.
In
this
review,
the
recent
advancements
activated
by
transition
metal
ions
are
summarized
role
spanning
sensing,
optoelectronics
is
illustrated.
It
started
various
synthesis
techniques
explored
how
earths/transition
can
be
skillfully
incorporated
into
matrixes,
thereby
endowing
them
discussion
strategies
enhancing
excitation
absorption
efficiency,
spotlighting
innovations
like
dye
sensitization
surface
plasmon
resonance
effects
then
extended.
Subsequently,
significant
focus
placed
on
functionalization
Finally,
comprehensive
analysis
challenges
proposed
earth/transition
ion‐doped
materials,
summarizing
insights
each
section
provided.
Abstract
Even
though
there
have
been
significant
advancements
in
the
development
of
Cr
3+
‐activated
near‐infrared
(NIR)
phosphors,
challenge
still
remains
to
develop
highly
efficient
and
thermally
stable
NIR
phosphors.
Here,
Ca
4‐x
Zn
x
HfGe
3
O
12
:0.03Cr
solid
solution
phosphors
with
834–806
nm
emission
are
constructed
by
substituting
2+
for
,
thereby
facilitating
formation
[ZnO
6
]
luminescence
site.
The
coexistence
[HfO
[Zn/CaO
centers
is
confirmed
through
DFT
calculation,
time‐resolved
photoluminescence
(TRPL)
spectroscopy,
low‐temperature‐photoluminescence
(77
K)
spectroscopy.
effectively
resolves
issue
lattice
mismatch
between
.
Furthermore,
simultaneous
enhancement
intensity
thermal
stability
realized
a
synergistic
combination
distortion
rigidity
enhancement.
By
optimizing
substitution
concentration
internal
quantum
efficiency
(IQE)
92%
an
external
(EQE)
29%
finally
achieved.
Meanwhile,
also
enhanced
from
59%@400
K
(x
=
0)
81%@400
0.8).
developed
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diodes
(pc‐LEDs)
exhibit
promising
prospects
fields
security,
biomedicine,
non‐destructive
testing
rapid
identification.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(14), P. 6555 - 6563
Published: March 26, 2024
Near-infrared
(NIR)
phosphor
conversion
light-emitting
diodes
(pc-LEDs)
have
great
application
potential
as
NIR
light
sources
in
many
fields
such
food
analysis,
night
vision
illumination,
and
bioimaging
for
noninvasive
medical
diagnosis.
In
general,
phosphors
synthesized
by
a
high-temperature
solid-phase
method
large
particle
sizes
to
be
processed
fine
powders
grinding
process,
which
may
introduce
surface
defects
lower
the
luminous
efficiency.
Here,
we
report
sol–gel
sintering
with
ammonium
nitrate
citric
acid
sacrificing
agents
synthesize
high
purity,
nanosized
(less
than
50
nm)
Zr4+/Ni2+
codoped
MgAl2O4
spinel
phosphors,
is
matrix,
Ni2+
center,
Zr4+
acts
charge
compensator.
We
systematically
characterized
crystal
structures
luminescence
properties
of
Ni2+-doped
MgAl2O4.
Under
390
nm
excitation,
emission
spectrum
covers
900–1600
nm,
half-peak
width
251
peak
position
located
at
1230
nm.
demonstrated
that
incorporating
small
amounts
compensator,
intensity
was
doubled
over
phosphor.
The
optimal
content
compensator
2
mol
%.
More
importantly,
inclusion
led
improved
thermal
stability
properties,
measured
100
°C
33.83%
room
temperature
(20
°C).
This
study
demonstrates
nanomaterials
high-purity
enhanced
optical
can
designed
through
compensation
strategy
method.
Abstract
Near‐infrared
(NIR)
light
sources
have
gained
immense
popularity
in
recent
years
due
to
their
wide
range
of
applications
various
fields,
including
spectroscopy
and
biomedical
imaging.
However,
the
limited
emission
bandwidth
NIR
phosphors
is
a
significant
bottleneck
development.
Here,
novel
strategy
reported
broaden
by
awakening
dumb
site.
Na
4
M
3
Ta(PO
)
6
:
Cr
3+
(
=
Al
,
Ga
In
phosphor
synthesized,
which
exhibits
greatly
broadened
from
134
232
nm.
Structural
spectral
analysis
reveals
that
NaO
octahedral
site
has
severe
t
2g
‐type
distortion,
making
it
for
.
By
introducing
larger
at
site,
angular
distortion
decreases
normal
range,
enabling
luminescence
again.
Along
with
bandwidth,
peak
also
redshifts
802
977
nm,
giving
advantages
applications.
Interestingly,
awakened
shows
even
better
properties
than
original
M/TaO
These
findings
reveal
insight
into
could
potentially
revolutionize
design
phosphors.