Self-luminescence and color-tunable emission in KYb_3F_(10) matrix under different excited sources

A self-luminescence KYb3 F10 material was obtained via a mild hydrothermal method.Its structure,morphology and the corresponding luminescence properties were studied.There is a self-luminesce nce based on the effective recombination of electron and hole on surface defects or electronic centers in KYb3 F10.The pH values have significant impact on crystallinity and self-luminescent intensity of target products.With the introduction of Tb3+and Eu3+into KYb3 F10 matrix,a series of color-tunable emission can be achieved.Simultaneously,Tb3+and Eu3+can also affect the self-luminescent intensity of host slightly.Although there is no obvious energy transfer between host and activators,Tb3+has a distinct sensitive effect on Eu3+ascribed to the energy transfer between Tb3+and Eu3+.In addition,the thermal stability was carefully investigated,which demonstrate the materials can be as a candidate in fluorescent lamps and displays.