Frequency upconversion in Er{sup 3+} doped Y{sub 2}O{sub 3} nanophosphor:Yb{sup 3+} sensitization and tailoring effect of Li{sup +} ion
- Laser and Spectroscopy Laboratory, Department of Physics, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi 221005 (India)
- School of Materials Science and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi 221005 (India)
Graphical abstract: - Highlights: • Dual mode luminescence behavior of Er{sup 3+} in oxide phosphor. • Sensitization through Yb{sup 3+} codoping, and tailoring effect of lithium ion. • Phosphors for lighting and display applications. - Abstract: Er{sup 3+} doped Y{sub 2}O{sub 3} nanophosphor has been synthesized using solution combustion technique and further characterized for structure and optical properties. Optical properties of Er{sup 3+} ion have been studied both through frequency upconversion (UC) as well as through fluorescence (excitation, emission, and CIE co-ordinate analysis) processes. Further to enhance the UC emission of Er{sup 3+} ions, a two step process has been used. In the first step, Yb{sup 3+} ion has been co-doped, which acts as the sensitizer for Er{sup 3+} through energy transfer process. In the second step, different concentrations of Li{sup +} ions have been co-doped in the Er{sup 3+}/Yb{sup 3+}:Y{sub 2}O{sub 3} system. Fourier transform infrared analysis, and X-ray diffraction (XRD) followed by Le-Bail refinement of the XRD data reveal that the co-doping of Li{sup +} ion decreases unit cell parameter, increases the particle size, and removes the quenching centers (like OH, NO{sub x}, etc.), which all together causes a significant enhancement in UC emission. Optimum UC luminescence is attained for 5 mol% Li{sup +} doping concentration beyond which a quenching in UC emission is observed. This combined approach, i.e. Yb{sup 3+} sensitization and Li{sup +} ion tailoring simultaneously enhances the UC emission intensity of Er{sup 3+} several times in yttria matrix effectively. The strategy can be generalized in other hosts also which could help in the development of efficient photonic materials for lighting and display devices.
- OSTI ID:
- 22285162
- Journal Information:
- Materials Research Bulletin, Journal Name: Materials Research Bulletin Journal Issue: 10 Vol. 48; ISSN MRBUAC; ISSN 0025-5408
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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