Measurement of host-to-activator transfer efficiency in nano-crystalline Y{sub 2}O{sub 3}:Eu{sup 3+} under VUV excitation
Journal Article
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· Journal of Solid State Chemistry
- Department of Chemistry, Central Washington University, 400 E. University Way, Ellensburg, WA (United States)
We have conducted a systematic study of the excitation and reflectance spectra of nano-crystalline Y{sub 2}O{sub 3}:Eu prepared by combustion synthesis. Excitation through the host lattice becomes relatively more efficient as the firing temperature of the precursor is increased, while reflectance properties remain essentially unchanged. Using these data, host-to-activator transfer efficiencies were calculated for excitation at the band edge of Y{sub 2}O{sub 3}, and evaluated using a competition kinetics model. From this analysis we conclude that the relatively low luminous efficiency of these materials is due more to poor bulk crystallinity than to surface loss effects. - Graphical abstract: The low luminous efficiency of nano-crystalline Y{sub 2}O{sub 3}:Eu{sup 3+} prepared by combustion synthesis is due to poor bulk crystallinity rather than surface loss effects. Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We report on the optical properties of Y{sub 2}O{sub 3}:Eu{sup 3+} prepared by combustion synthesis. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer Host-to-activator transfer efficiencies under VUV excitation were calculated. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The low luminous efficiency of these materials is due to poor bulk crystallinity.
- OSTI ID:
- 22150039
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Solid State Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Solid State Chemistry Vol. 198; ISSN 0022-4596; ISSN JSSCBI
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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