Dalton Transactions,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
51(43), P. 16757 - 16763
Published: Jan. 1, 2022
Compact
broadband
near-infrared
(NIR)
light
sources
generated
by
phosphor-converted
light-emitting
diodes
(pc-LEDs)
have
attracted
considerable
interest
in
emerging
smart
NIR
spectroscopy
applications.
However,
discovering
a
highly
efficient
and
thermally
stable
phosphor
still
remains
significant
challenge.
Here,
we
report
new
garnet
phosphor,
Gd3In2Ga3O12:Cr3+,
which
has
emission
peaking
at
780
nm
with
full-width
half
maximum
(FWHM)
of
124
nm.
The
optimized
Cr3+-doping
concentration
this
material
is
particularly
high
(9
mol%),
resulting
quantum
yield
absorption
efficiency
85.3%
49.1%,
respectively.
Moreover,
87.7%
the
initial
intensity
can
be
retained
when
heating
up
to
150
°C,
demonstrating
excellent
thermal
stability
material.
Fabricating
prototype
device
using
as-prepared
combination
blue
LED
chip,
an
output
power
(33.7
mW)
photoelectronic
conversion
12.0%
achieved
under
100
mA
driving
current.
These
results
indicate
that
Gd3In2Ga3O12:Cr3+
may
great
potential
for
pc-LED
Journal of Applied Physiology,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
126(5), P. 1360 - 1376
Published: March 7, 2019
Near
infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
is
a
powerful
noninvasive
tool
with
which
to
study
the
matching
of
oxygen
delivery
utilization
and
number
new
publications
utilizing
this
technique
has
increased
exponentially
in
last
20
yr.
By
measuring
state
oxygenation
primary
heme
compounds
skeletal
muscle
(hemoglobin
myoglobin),
greater
understanding
underlying
control
mechanisms
that
couple
perfusive
diffusive
oxidative
metabolism
can
be
gained
from
laboratory
athletic
field
intensive
care
unit
or
emergency
room.
However,
NIRS
been
complicated
by
diversity
instrumentation,
inherent
limitations
some
these
technologies,
associated
terminology,
general
lack
standardization
protocols.
This
Cores
Reproducibility
Physiology
(CORP)
will
describe
basic
but
important
detail
most
common
methodologies
NIRS,
their
strengths
limitations,
discuss
potential
confounding
factors
affect
quality
reproducibility
data.
Recommendations
are
provided
reduce
variability
errors
data
collection,
analysis,
interpretation.
The
goal
CORP
provide
readers
methodology,
best
practices
so
as
improve
research
muscle.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
25(12), P. 2948 - 2948
Published: June 26, 2020
Near-infrared
(NIR)
spectroscopy
occupies
a
specific
spot
across
the
field
of
bioscience
and
related
disciplines.
Its
characteristics
application
potential
differs
from
infrared
(IR)
or
Raman
spectroscopy.
This
vibrational
technique
elucidates
molecular
information
examined
sample
by
measuring
absorption
bands
resulting
overtones
combination
excitations.
Recent
decades
brought
significant
progress
in
instrumentation
(e.g.,
miniaturized
spectrometers)
spectral
analysis
methods
image
processing
analysis,
quantum
chemical
calculation
NIR
spectra),
which
made
notable
impact
on
its
applicability.
review
aims
to
present
as
matured
technique,
yet
with
great
for
further
advances
several
directions
throughout
broadly
understood
bio-applications.
practical
value
is
critically
assessed
compared
competing
techniques.
Attention
given
link
bio-application
fundamental
principal
features
spectra.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
10(2)
Published: Nov. 1, 2021
Abstract
Efficient
broadband
near‐infrared
(NIR)
emitting
materials
with
an
emission
peak
centered
above
830
nm
are
crucial
for
smart
NIR
spectroscopy‐based
technologies.
However,
the
development
of
these
remains
a
significant
challenge.
Herein,
series
design
rules
rooted
in
computational
methods
and
empirical
crystal‐chemical
analysis
is
applied
to
identify
new
Cr
3+
‐substituted
phosphor.
The
compound
GaTaO
4
:Cr
emerged
from
this
study
based
on
material's
high
structural
rigidity,
suitable
electronic
environment,
relatively
weak
electron–phonon
coupling.
Irradiating
phosphor
460
blue
light
generates
(λ
em,max
=
840
nm)
covering
700–1100
region
electromagnetic
spectrum
full
width
at
half
maximum
140
nm.
phase
has
internal
quantum
yield
91%
excellent
thermal
stability,
maintaining
85%
room
temperature
intensity
100
°C.
Fabricating
phosphor‐converted
light‐emitting
diode
device
shows
that
intense
(178
mW
500
mA)
photoelectric
efficiency
6%.
This
work
not
only
provides
material
potential
next‐generation
high‐power
applications
but
also
highlights
set
capable
developing
highly
efficient
long‐wavelength
materials.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
13(27), P. 31835 - 31842
Published: June 29, 2021
Broadband
near-infrared
(NIR)
emitting
materials
are
in
great
demand
as
next-generation
smart
NIR
light
sources.
In
this
work,
a
Cr3+-substituted
phosphor
capable
of
efficiently
converting
visible
to
is
developed
through
the
solid
solution,
Ga2–xInxO3:Cr3+
(0
≤
x
0.5).
The
compounds
were
prepared
using
high-temperature
solid-state
synthesis,
and
crystal
electronic
structure,
morphology,
site
preference,
photoluminescence
properties
studied.
results
demonstrate
high
quantum
yield
(88%)
impressive
absorption
efficiency
(50%)
when
=
0.4.
emission
tunable
across
wide
range
(713–820
nm)
depending
on
value
x.
Moreover,
fabricating
prototype
phosphor-converted
light-emitting
diode
(LED)
device
450
nm
LED
[(Ga1.57Cr0.03)In0.4]O3
showed
an
output
power
that
reached
40.4
mW
with
photoelectric
conversion
25%
driven
by
current
60
mA,
while
resulting
was
able
identify
damaged
produce
undetectable
light.
These
outstanding
potential
for
imaging
applications.
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
23(01), P. 1 - 1
Published: Jan. 24, 2018
The
purpose
of
the
study
was
to
compare
muscle
oxygenation
as
measured
by
two
portable,
wireless
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
devices
under
resting
and
dynamic
conditions.
A
recently
developed
low-cost
NIRS
device
(MOXY)
compared
against
an
established
PortaMon
system
that
makes
use
spatially
resolved
algorithm.
influence
increasing
external
pressure
on
tissue
oxygen
saturation
index
(TSI)
indicated
both
are
stable
between
2
20
mmHg.
However,
above
this
pressure,
MOXY
reports
declining
TSI
values.
Analysis
adipose
thickness
(ATT)
shows
a
significant,
nonlinear
difference
at
rest.
report
similar
(%)
values
low
ATT
(<7
mm)
(PortaMon
minus
is
+1.1±2.8%)
with
major
subsequent
change
occurring
7
10
mm;
>10
mm
remains
constant
(−14.7±2.8%).
most
likely
explanation
for
small
source–detector
separation
(2.5
cm)
in
resulting
lower
penetration
into
subjects
higher
ATT.
Interday
test–retest
reliability
evaluated
five
separate
occasions,
reporting
coefficient
variation
(1.8%
2.5%
versus
5.7%
6.2%).
In
studies
male
ATT,
decreases
were
strongly
correlated
during
isometric
exercise,
arterial
occlusion,
incremental
arm
crank
exercise.
greater
range,
particularly
ischemia
induced
contraction
or
occlusion
(Δ74.3%
Δ43.7%;
hyperemia
MAX—occlusion
MIN).
This
subject
group
produce
physiologically
credible
measures
rest
absolute
obtained
exercise
generally
not
comparable
unless
corrected
physiological
calibration
following
occlusion.
Journal of Biomedical Optics,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
24(11), P. 1 - 1
Published: Nov. 18, 2019
Near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
to
monitor
muscle
oxygen
saturation
(SmO2)
is
rapidly
expanding
into
applied
sports
settings.
However,
the
technology
limited
due
its
inability
convey
quantifiable
values.
A
test
battery
assess
reliability
and
validity
of
a
0%
100%
scale
modeled
by
commercially
available
NIRS
device
was
established.
This
applies
commonly
used
technique,
arterial
occlusion
method
(AOM)
repeatability,
reproducibility,
face
validity.
total
22
participants
completed
scrutinize
provided
device.
All
underwent
repeated
AOM
tests
in
passive
active
conditions.
The
SmO2
minimum
maximum
values
were
obtained
from
subsequent
analysis.
Repeatability
reproducibility
tested
for
equivalency
Bland–Altman
plots
generated.
Face
assessed
testing
against
an
a
priori
defined
threshold
mixed
venous
blood
during
response.
exhibits
appropriately
functional
that
reliable
terms
repeatability
reproducibility.
Under
conditions
design,
considered
valid
application
sports.
Chemistry of Materials,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
34(1), P. 337 - 344
Published: Dec. 30, 2021
Near-infrared
(NIR)
phosphor-converted
light-emitting
diode
(pc-LED)
technology
has
attracted
considerable
interest
as
a
next-generation
light
source
for
emerging
NIR
spectroscopic
applications.
However,
discovering
efficient
broadband
phosphors
necessary
to
access
the
desired
long-wavelength
(λem
≥
800
nm)
energy
window
remains
challenge.
Here,
new
phosphate
phosphor,
KGaP2O7:Cr3+,
emerged
from
fundamental
study
of
AMP2O7
(A
=
Li,
Na,
K;
M
Al,
Ga,
Sc,
In)
family.
This
material
combines
all
requisite
properties
generation
photons,
including
limited
defect
formation,
minimal
electron–phonon
coupling,
subtle
octahedral
site
distortion,
and
well-separated
transition
metal
substitution
sites.
Photoluminescence
spectroscopy
indicates
that
this
emits
700
1100
nm
(λmax
815
with
full
width
at
half-maximum
(fwhm)
127
or
1874
cm–1.
Exciting
blue
LED
reveals
quantum
yield
74.4%
an
absorption
efficiency
44.8%,
resulting
in
excellent
external
high
33.3%
as-prepared
sample.
A
prototype
pc-LED
device
generated
output
power
473.8
mW
photoelectric
conversion
(10.7%
under
500
mA),
demonstrating
potential
applying
phosphor
LED-based
spectroscopy.
ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
14(45), P. 51157 - 51164
Published: Nov. 7, 2022
Broadband
near-infrared
(NIR)
phosphors
are
in
high
demand
for
creating
"smart"
NIR
phosphor-converted
light-emitting
diode
(pc-LED)
sources.
In
this
work,
a
series
of
Cr3+-substituted
NIR-emitting
materials
with
highly
efficient,
broad,
tunable
emission
spectra
achieved
by
modifying
the
simple
oxide
Ga2O3
using
[Mg2+-Ge4+]
and
[Ga3+-Ga3+]
co-unit
substitution.
The
results
show
that
peak
can
be
shifted
from
726
to
830
nm
while
maintaining
constant
excitation
blue
light
region,
enabling
extensive
application.
optical
properties
stem
changes
Cr3+
crystal
field
environment
upon
Intriguingly,
temperature-dependent
photoluminescence
position
shows
virtually
no
change
co-substituted
materials.
This
abnormal
phenomenon
is
found
comprehensive
embodiment
weakening
(red-shift)
as
temperature
increases
reduced
local
structure
distortion
(blue-shift)
increasing
temperature.
quantum
yield,
emission,
net-zero
shift
function
make
phosphor
class
optimal
device
incorporation.
As
result,
their
performance
was
studied
coating
on
450
emitting
LED
chip.
fabricated
demonstrates
an
excellent
output
power
photoelectric
conversion
efficiency.
study
provides
tunable,
broadband
spectroscopy
applications
contributes
basic
foundation
Cr3+-activated
phosphors.