Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(17)
Published: Feb. 25, 2024
Abstract
Far‐red
(FR)
region
(beyond
700
nm)
lighting
sources
possess
special
potential
for
plant
lighting.
However,
it
remains
a
challenge
to
obtain
high‐performance
Cr
3+
‐doped
FR
phosphors.
This
study
developed
phosphor,
Ca
1.8
Mg
1.2
Al
2
Ge
3
O
12
:Cr
(CMAGG:
),
using
the
cation
substitution
strategy.
Under
438
nm
blue
light
excitation,
phosphors
display
emission
centered
at
720
with
full
width
half
maximum
(FWHM)
of
91
nm.
Benefit
from
favorable
match
phytochrome
(P
fr
phosphor
is
combined
InGaN
chips
create
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diode
(pc‐LED),
which
used
in
Italian
lettuce
growth
experiments
and
results
shown
15%
increase
fresh
weight
6.5%
dry
weight.
Notably,
supplemental
modulated
its
morphology.
The
this
will
be
useful
further
research
on
novel
meet
precise
spectral
requirements
growth.
Abstract
Developing
tunable
broadband
near‐infrared
(NIR)
fluorescent
materials
with
outstanding
luminescence
properties
and
superior
thermal
robustness
remains
a
significant
challenge
for
next‐generation
intelligent
NIR
light
sources.
Herein,
high‐performance
large‐scale
NIR‐emitting
garnet‐type
phosphor,
SrLu
2
Al
3
ScSiO
12
:Cr
3+
(SLASSO:Cr
),
is
presented.
Upon
450
nm
blue
excitation,
SLASSO:1%Cr
phosphor
yields
emission
full
width
at
half
maximum
of
108
prominent
sharp
peak
694
superimposed
on
radiation,
which
attributed
to
the
co‐occupation
Cr
ions
dominant
[AlO
6
]
octahedral
site
(Cr1
site)
subordinate
[ScO
(Cr2
site).
Remarkably,
as
⁺
content
increases,
red‐shift
in
wavelength
spanning
from
785
bandwidth
broadening
89
152
are
observed,
stems
weakening
crystal
field
strength
energy
redistribution
within
Cr1
Cr2
centers
regulated
by
formation
local
‐Cr
ion
pairs.
Notably,
optimal
sample
boasts
an
excellent
internal
quantum
efficiency
89.4%
exceptional
stability
(97.6%@423
K).
Additionally,
fabricated
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diode
devices
demonstrate
promising
multi‐functional
applications,
including
plant
cultivation,
night
vision,
bioimaging
non‐destructive
detection.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(13)
Published: Dec. 16, 2023
Abstract
In
modern
technology
devices,
an
energy‐saving
miniature
near‐infrared
(NIR)
light
source
plays
a
critical
role
in
non‐destructive,
non‐invasive
sensing
applications
and
further
advancement
of
technology.
This
paper
reports
the
broadband
NIR
luminescence
Cr
3+
clusters
for
designing
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diodes
as
alternative
to
typical
isolated
centers
ion
pairs.
Here,
form
intermediate
spinel
structure
MgGa
2
O
4
by
utilizing
long‐chain
edge‐shared
octahedral
dimers
with
shortest
bond
distance
between
cations.
Electron
paramagnetic
magnetometry
measurements
confirm
clusters,
resulting
three
distinct
emission
centers.
The
formation
ensures
stable
internal
quantum
efficiency
(≈94%),
full‐width‐half‐maximum
(248
nm),
thermal
stability
(87%),
radiant
flux
≈17.66
mW.
work
offers
promising
approach
phosphor
design
enhances
understanding
mechanisms
related
structures.
ACS Applied Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1(6), P. 1063 - 1079
Published: Jan. 27, 2023
Shortwave
infrared
radiations
(SWIR,
900–1700
nm)
emitting
inorganic
luminescent
materials
are
key
components
for
multiple
applications,
which
range
from
optical
communication
and
anticounterfeiting
purposes
to
chemical
medical
diagnosis.
The
blue
light
excitable
SWIR
phosphors
activated
with
the
transition
metal
ions
Cr4+/Ni2+
considered
prospective
sources
an
upcoming
compact
modern
device
using
phosphor
converter
technology.
In
this
review,
crystal
field
theory
Tanabe-Sugano
diagram
briefly
discussed
understand
splitting
of
energy
levels
concurrent
effect.
Several
possible
strategies
achieve
enhance
luminescence
efficiency
emission
disclosed
as
is
reported
system.
Finally,
domains
potential
practical
application
introduced.
This
review
will
provide
information
on
recent
advances
mechanism
Cr4+/Ni2+-activated
also
assist
researchers
in
developing
next-generation
exploring
new
applications.
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
An
effective
full-spectrum
thermometer
covering
from
the
visible
to
NIR-II
band
was
designed
based
on
garnet
Lu
2
CaMg
Ge
3
O
12
:Yb
3+
,Er
/Nd
phosphors;
meanwhile,
Er
(
4
I
13/2
)
split
into
four
Stark
sublevels
due
high
crystal
field
strength.
Abstract
Narrow‐band
cyan‐emitting
materials
for
white
light‐emitting
diode
(wLED)
application
have
shown
great
potential
in
increasing
the
maximum
accessible
display
gamut
and
improving
color
rendering
of
full‐spectrum
healthy
lighting.
However,
discovery
novel
narrow‐band
cyan
emitters
with
excellent
luminescence
performances
remains
challenging.
Here,
an
ultra‐narrow‐band
Na
5
K
3
(Li
SiO
4
)
8
:Eu
2+
(N
phosphor
(λ
em
=
483
nm)
full
width
at
half
(FWHM)
only
18
nm
is
developed
from
some
typical
UCr
C
frameworks
phosphors
by
slightly
modifying
crystal
structure
symmetry.
Through
controllable
regulation
ratio
6
2
to
N
,
lattice
sites
forming
shoulder
peaks
are
further
squeezed
generate
narrowest
emission.
Moreover,
exhibits
low
photoluminescence
thermal
quenching
(90%@150
°C)
high
internal
quantum
efficiency
(IQE)
50%.
The
index
wLED
health
lighting
enhanced
92
94.
Using
this
short‐wavelength
emission
instead
a
part
blue
chip
can
effectively
prevent
“blue
hazard”.
This
work
provides
basic
principles
design
phosphors,
thus
achieving
their
applications
fields
eye‐friendly
display.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(28), P. 12886 - 12893
Published: July 1, 2024
Inorganic
materials
doped
with
chromium
(Cr)
ions
generate
remarkable
and
adjustable
broadband
near-infrared
(NIR)
light,
offering
promising
applications
in
the
fields
of
imaging
night
vision
technology.
However,
achieving
high
efficiency
thermal
stability
these
NIR
phosphors
poses
a
significant
challenge
for
their
practical
application.
Here,
we
employ
crystal
field
engineering
to
modulate
characteristics
Cr3+-doped
Gd3Ga5O12
(GGG).
The
Gd3MgxGa5–2xGexO12
(GMGG):7.5%
Cr3+
(x
=
0,
0.05,
0.15,
0.20,
0.40)
emission
are
developed
through
cosubstitution
Mg2+
Ge4+
Ga3+
sites.
This
strategy
also
effectively
reduces
strength
around
ions,
which
results
enhancement
photoluminescence
(PL)
full
width
at
half-maximum
(fwhm)
from
97
165
nm,
alongside
red
shift
PL
peak
an
intensity
up
2.3
times.
Notably,
behaviors
is
improved.
demonstrate
potential
biological
tissue
penetration
vision,
as
well
exceptional
scintillation
performance
scintillator
imaging.
research
paves
new
perspective
on
development
high-performance
technology
light-emitting
diodes
(LEDs)
X-ray
applications.