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Title: Synthesis and photoluminescent properties of Sr{sub (1−x)}Si{sub 2}O{sub 2}N{sub 2}: xEu{sup 2+} phosphor prepared by polymer metal complex method for WLEDs applications

Journal Article · · Materials Research Bulletin
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  1. Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Materials, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005 (China)

Highlights: • SrSi{sub 2}O{sub 2}N{sub 2}: Eu{sup 2+} phosphor was prepared by polymer metal complex (pechini method). • The annealing time was decreased from 6 h in solid state method to 3 h. • The particles are crystalline and dispersed well with average size 6.5 μm. - Abstract: Green emitting Sr{sub (1−x)}Si{sub 2}O{sub 2}N{sub 2}: xEu{sup 2+} (x = 0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.06, 0.08 and 0.1) phosphors were synthesized by polymer metal complex or pechini method. The XRD results confirm the formation of a pure phase at 1400 °C for 3 h. The SEM and particles size results indicate that the prepared phosphor consists of a polyhedral crystalline shape with well dispersed and the average particle size around 6.5 μm. The maximum PL intensity was found at 0.04% Eu{sup 2+} with a wide emission band between 460 and 640 nm and a green emission peak at 531.4 nm. The external quantum efficiency of 0.04% Eu{sup 2+} sample was 43.13%. The results indicate that pechini method is an alternative way and close in efficiency to the solid state method to prepare SrSi{sub 2}O{sub 2}N{sub 2} phosphor with higher homogeneity and more uniform size distribution for near UV and blue region applications for white light emitting diodes WLEDs.

OSTI ID:
22581574
Journal Information:
Materials Research Bulletin, Vol. 79; Other Information: Copyright (c) 2016 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0025-5408
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English