Comparison study of two aldehyde group finishing agents in surface modification of up-conversion luminescence materials

Surface modification of up-conversion luminescence materials （Na[Y0.57Yb0.39Er0.04]F4 modified by amino groups） by grafting and modifying with aldehyde groups was studied by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy （FTIR）, scanning electron microscopy （SEM）, thermogravimetric analysis （TGA）, and emission spectrum （EM）. The surface modification effect was compared using two different finishhag agents, p-phthalaldehyde and glutaraldehyde. It was found that the surface of up-conversion luminescence materials could be modified by aldehyde groups of the two finishing agents, the systematic dispersibility and the thermostability of the up-conversion luminescence material modified by p-phthalaldehyde were better than those of the material modified by glutaraldehyde, and the luminous intensity of the material modified by p-phthalaldehyde was increased. The AI （the ratio of the suspended segmental quality in the specimen to the total mass of the specimen） of the material modified by p-phthalaldehyde was higher than that of the material modified by glutaraldehyde. It is obviously seen that the embellishment effect of p-phthalaldehyde as a finishing agent was better than that of glutaraldehyde. In addition, the reasons why p-phthalaldehyde is a good finishing agent are also explained.

Study of Photostimulable Luminescence Materials Sr_9Ca(PO_4)_6Cl_2:Eu

The polycrystalline Sr_9Ca(PO_4)_6Cl_2:Eu has been synthesized by solid state reaction.The reaction condition,the appropriate raw materials and their quantity used,which may affect the photostimulable luminescence (PSL),have been systematically inves- tigated.The properties of this PSL phosphor as a material for storing and reproducing the X-ray image in computer-aided radiography have been reported briefly.

Study of the Electronic Structure and Optical Properties of Rare Earth Luminescent Materials

Rare earth luminescent materials have attracted significant attention due to their wide-ranging applications in the field of optoelectronics. This study aims to delve into the electronic structure and optical properties of rare earth luminescent materials, with the goal of uncovering their importance in luminescence mechanisms and applications. Through theoretical calculations and experimental methods, we conducted in-depth analyses on materials composed of various rare earth elements. Regarding electronic structure, we utilized computational techniques such as density functional theory to investigate the band structure, valence state distribution, and electronic density of states of rare earth luminescent materials. The results indicate that the electronic structural differences among different rare earth elements notably influence their luminescence performance, providing crucial clues for explaining the luminescence mechanism. In terms of optical properties, we systematically examined the material’s optical behaviors through fluorescence spectroscopy, absorption spectroscopy, and other experimental approaches. We found that rare earth luminescent materials exhibit distinct absorption and emission characteristics at different wavelengths, closely related to the transition processes of their electronic energy levels. Furthermore, we studied the influence of varying doping concentrations and impurities on the material’s optical properties. Experimental outcomes reveal that appropriate doping can effectively regulate the emission intensity and wavelength, offering greater possibilities for material applications. In summary, this study comprehensively analyzed the electronic structure and optical properties of rare earth luminescent materials, providing deep insights into understanding their luminescence mechanisms and potential value in optoelectronic applications. In the future, these research findings will serve as crucial references for the technological advancement in fields such as LEDs, lasers, and bioimaging.

Near-infrared emitting metal halide materials:Luminescence design and applications

Near-infrared(NIR)luminescent metal halide(LMH)materials have attracted great attention in various optoelectronic applications due to their low-temperature solution-processable synthesis,abundant crystallographic/electronic structures,and unique optoelectronic properties.However,some challenges still remain in their luminescence design,performance improvement,and application assign-ments.This review systematically summarizes the development of NIR LMHs through classifying NIR luminescent origins into four major categories:band-edge emission,self-trapped exciton(STE)emission,ion emission,and defect-related emission.The luminescence mechanisms of different types of NIR LMHs are discussed in detail by analyzing typical examples.Reasonable strategies for design-ing and optimizing luminescence/optoelectronic properties of NIR LMHs are summarized,including bandgap engineering,self-trapping state engineering,chemical composition modification,energy transfer,and other auxiliary strategies such as improvement of synthesis scheme and post-processing.Furthermore,application prospects based on the optoelectronic devices are revealed,including phosphor-converted light-emitting diodes(LEDs),electroluminescent LEDs,pho-todetectors,solar cells,and x-ray scintillators,as well as demonstrations of some related practical applications.Finally,the existing challenges and future perspec-tives on the development of NIR LMH materials are critically proposed.This review aims to provide general understanding and guidance for the design of high-performance NIR LMHs materials.

Surface modification of up-conversion luminescence material Na[Y_(0.57)Yb_(0.39)Er_(0.04)]F_4 with hydrosulfide group

A new method was reported for surface modification of an up-conversion luminescence material with hydrosulfide group. The factors that may influence the surface modification,such as reaction time,amount of catalyzer and modifier,and reaction solvent,were investigated. The optimal conditions were that the reaction time,the quantity of the basic catalyzer,the quantity of modifier and the volume of reaction solvent were 40 min,1.0,1.0,and 40 mL,respectively. The results indicated that hydrosulfide group content modified on the surface of up-conversion luminescence material reached to 0.1430 mmol/g,and this modified up-conversion luminescence material could be widely used in the study of structure of protein and the property of microenvironment.

Preparation, Characterization and Luminescent Properties of MCM-41 Type Materials Impregnated with Rare Earth Complex

Hybrid materials incorporating Eu-(TTA)(3). 2H(2)O (7hereafter designated as Eu-TTA, with TTA: thenoyltrifluoroacetone) in unmodified or modified MCM-41 by 3-aminopropyl-triethoxysilane (APTES) were prepared by impregnation method. The obtained materials were characterized using X-ray diffraction (XRD), IR and diffuse reflectance spectroscopy and luminescence spectra. All the hybrid samples exhibited the characteristic emission bands of EU3+ under UV light excitation at room temperature, and the excitation spectra showed significant blue-shifts compared to the pure rare-earth complex. Although the red emission intensity in the modified hybrid was almost the half of the red emission intensity in the pure Eu-TTA complex at room temperature, the hybrid showed a much higher thermal stability due to the shielding character of the MCM-41 host.

Synthesis and Photoluminescence of Three Europium (Ⅲ) Ternary Complexes with New Secondary Ligands of Different Structure

Three new 1,10-phenanthroline derivatives, dipyrido (3,2-f: 2,3-h) quinoxaline (DPQN), imidazo (5,6-f)-(1,10)-phenanthroline (IP) and 3-phenyl-imidazo (5,6-f)-(1,10)-phenanthroline (PIP) were designed and synthesized as a secondary ligand to coordinate with europium (Ⅲ) ion while dibenzoylmethane (DBM) was used as the first ligand. The compositions of the ligands and the europium (Ⅲ) ternary complexes were confirmed by elementary analysis, IR and (()~1H-NMR) spectroscopy. The UV-visible absorption spectra, thermal stability, photoluminescence spectra, quantum yield and fluorescence life time of the Eu(Ⅲ) complexes were investigated. The effect of the structure of the secondary ligand on the photoluminescence of the complexes was discussed. The results show that the synthesized Eu(Ⅲ) complexes are good red-emitiing materials for potential application in fabrication of organic electroluminescence devices.

Modular Design Using Sustainable Luminescent Materials in Energy-Saving Reflective Cat’s Eyes for Public Road Safety Planning

Recently,there has been a global movement toward environmental protection and energy conservation through the design and development of new products in accordance with sustainable utilisation.In this study,rare earth luminescent materials were used owing to their active light emission and reusability.Additionally,solar lightemitting diode lights and car-light reflection were utilised to increase the recognition and reliability of reflective cat eyes.Along with carbon reduction,this can save energy and enhance road safety.This study considered the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving and a literature review to analyse the issues in existing products.Then,expert interviews were conducted to screen projects and develop product design policies.Finally,the ratio of light-storage materials was experimentally determined and the prototypes implemented.This cat’s eye addresses the shortcomings identified in previous analyses of existing products.We applied energy storage environmental protection materials,together with material proportioning(which balanced warning efficiency against cost-effectiveness)to develop diversified modular kits;these were flexible in terms of quantity and easily assembled.This study achieved four key objectives:(1)reducing the research and development costs of the manufacturer;(2)offering buyers a diverse suite of products;(3)responding to a need to improve diverse road user safety;and(4)reducing government procurement costs for safety warning products.The results provide a reference for the creative modular design of energy-saving products for public road safety planning in various industries.

Rational Design of Star-shaped Molecules with Benzene Core and Naphthalimide Derivatives End Groups as Organic Light-emitting Materials

A series of star-shaped molecules with benzene core and naphthalimides derivatives end groups have been designed to explore their optical,electronic,and charge transport properties as charge transport and/or luminescent materials for organic light-emitting diodes（OLEDs）. The frontier molecular orbitals（FMOs） analysis has turned out that the vertical electronic transitions of absorption and emission are characterized as intramolecular charge transfer（ICT）. The calculated results show that the optical and electronic properties of star-shaped molecules are affected by the substituent groups in N-position of 1,8-naphthalimide ring. Our results suggest that star-shaped molecules with n-butyl（1）,benzene（2）,thiophene（3）,thiophene S？,S？-dioxide（4）,benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole（5）,and 2,7a-dihydrobenzo[d]thiazole（6） fragments are expected to be promising candidates for luminescent and electron transport materials for OLEDs. This study should be helpful in further theoretical investigations on such kind of systems and also to the experimental study for charge transport and/or luminescent materials for OLEDs.

Electronic structure and photoluminescence property of a novel white emission phosphor Na_3MgZr(PO_4)_3:Dy^(3+) for warm white light emitting diodes

To explore suitable single-phase white emission phosphors for warm white light emitting diodes, a series of novel phosphors Na3MgZr（PO4）3：xDy^3＋（0 ≤ x ≤ 0.03） is prepared, and their phase purities as well as photoluminescence properties are discussed in depth via x-ray diffraction structure refinement and photoluminescence spectrum measurement.The electronic structure properties of the Na3MgZr（PO4）3host are calculated. The results reveal that Na3MgZr（PO4）3 possesses a direct band gap with a band gap value of 4.917 eV. The obtained Na3MgZr（PO4）3：Dy^3＋ phosphors are all well crystallized in trigonal structure with space group Rc, which has strong absorption around 365 nm and can generate warm white light emissions peaking at 487, 576, and 673 nm upon ultraviolet excitation, which are attributed to the transitions from -4F9/2 to ^6H15/2,^6H13/2, and ^6H11/2 of Dy^3＋ ions, respectively. The optimal doping content, critical distance, decay time, and Commission International de L＇Eclairage（CIE） chromaticity coordinates are investigated in Dy^3＋ ion-doped Na3MgZr（PO4）3. The thermal quenching analysis shows that Na3MgZr（PO4）3：Dy^3＋ has a good thermal stability, and the thermal activation energy is calculated. The performances of Na3MgZr（PO4）3：Dy^3＋ make it a potential single-phase white emission phosphor for warm white light emitting diode.

Online and Offline Hybrid Teaching in the Luminescent Materials and Applications Course

Due to the outbreak of |x-19,colleges and universities have actively responded to the call of the state to carry out online teaching in completing their teaching tasks.After the epidemic,the online and offline hybrid teaching has become a novel mode of teaching which meets the requirements of teaching reform and the information society.This teaching method integrates both the online and offline teaching which plays an important role in enhancing teaching qualities and learning experiences.However,due to the lack of experience,there are some issues occurring in the teaching process of this method.The Luminescent Materials and Applications course is used as the subject in this article.The difficulties in traditional offline teaching as well as the advantages,detailed course construction process,and effectiveness evaluation of hybrid teaching are summarized and meticulously analyzed.In regard to that,the application of the online and offline hybrid teaching in the Luminescent Materials and Applications course is beneficial to the learning of professional knowledge and the cultivation of students'scientific literacy.Therefore,it is an effective way to improve and enrich this course by using the online and offline hybrid teaching method.

Recent advances in 3D-printable aggregation-induced emission materials

Aggregation-induced emission(AIE)materials exhibit remarkable emission properties in the aggregated or solid states,offering numerous advantages such as high quantum yield,excellent photostability,and low background signals.These characteristics have led to their widespread application in optoelectronic devices,bio-detection markers,chemical sensing,and stimuli-responsive applications among others.In contrast to traditional manufacturing processes,3D printing(3DP)enables rapid prototyping and large-scale customization with excellent flexibility in manufacturing techniques and material selection.The combination of AIE materials with 3DP can provide new strategies for fabricating materials and devices with complex structures.Therefore,3DP is an ideal choice for processing AIE organic luminescent materials.However,3DP of AIE materials is still in the early stages of development and is facing many challenges including limited printable AIE materials,poor printing functionalities and limited application range.This review aims to summarize the significant achievements in the field of 3DP of AIE materials.Firstly,different types of AIE materials for 3DP are studied,and the factors that affect the printing effect and the luminescence mechanism are discussed.Then,the latest advancements made in various application domains using 3D printed AIE materials are summarized.Finally,the existing challenges of this emerging field are discussed while the future prospects are prospected.

Synthesis of Y_2O_3:Eu^(3+) Hollow Spheres Using Silica as Templates

The Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ hollow spheres were synthesized using the template-mediated method. XRD patterns indicated that the broadened diffraction peaks resulted from nanocrystals in Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ shells of hollow spheres. XPS spectra showed that the Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ shells were linked with silica cores by a Si-O-Y chemical bond. SEM and TEM observations showed that the size of the SiO2/Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ core-shell particle was about 100 nm, and the thickness of the Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ hollow sphere was less than 5 nm. The photoluminescence spectra of the SIO2/Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ core-shell materials and Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ hollow spheres had red luminescent properties, and the broadened emission peaks came from nanocrystals composed of the Y2O3 ： EU^3 ＋ shell.

Effects of SrO/Al_2O_3 Molar Ratio on the Luminescent Characteristics of Rare-Earth Strontium Aluminate Phosphors

The study on the effects of SrO/Al 2O 3 molar ratio on the crystalline phases and photoluminescence characteristics of strontium aluminate phosphors co-activated with Eu 2+ and Dy 3+ were conducted by X-ray powder diffractometry, fluorescence spectrometer and photometer. The strontium aluminate luminescent materials with different SrO/Al 2O 3 molar ratio emit the visible lights with different color tone after removal of excitation. The peak wavelengths of the emission spectra drift in the direction of short wave, the quantity of Sr 4Al 14O 25 crystalline phase increases and the afterglow time lengthens with the SrO/Al 2O 3 reduction. The results show that when the SrO/Al 2O 3 molar ratio is near 1, the photoluminescence materials have high luminescent intensity, and when it is near 0.75, they have long afterglow time. However, when SrO/Al 2O 3 molar ratio is more than 1, the luminescent materials appear strong alkaline in water solution; when SrO/Al 2O 3 molar ratio is much less than 0.75, the samples need a higher temperature to be sintered.

Improvement of water resistance of long afterglow SrAl_2O_4: Dy, Eu phosphor by coating with SiO_2 film

The long afterglow SrAl_2O_4: Dy, Eu phosphor is liable tohydrolyze in water with deterioration of the lumin- escent property.SrAl_2O_4: Dy, Eu phosphors were therefore heated at 60-90 deg. C inTEOS sol to form a surface gel and then heat-treated at 400 deg. C toobtain SiO_2 coated phosphors. Observation by ?Transmission ElectronMicroscope (TE) and X- ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) showsthat a thin silica film forms on the surface of the phosphors. Thecoating procedure can be illustrated by a four-step process and thetransparent silica film can suppress the hydrolysis process, so thatthe luminescent properties of the phosphors are unimpaired or evenbetter.

VUV Spectroscopy of GdPO_4∶Eu^(3+) and GdBO_3∶Eu^(3+)

The emission and the excitation spectra of GdPO4 ： Eu^3＋ and GdBO3： Eu^3 ＋ prepared by solid state reaction method were investigated using the synchrotron radiation source of SUPERLUMI station of HASYLAB. The energy transfer between Gd^3＋ and Eu^3＋ was discussed with the probability of quantum cutting process. In the excitation spectra monitoring the red emission from Eu^3＋ , the distinct lines corresponding to the intraconfigurational 4f-4f transitions from Gd^3＋ were observed for both samples, indicating an efficient energy transfer from host Gd^3＋ ions to the doped Eu^3＋ ions. The efficient energy transfer is necessary for the quantum cutting process based on the two-step energy transfer from Gd^3＋ to Eu^3＋ . However, the overlapping of the lines corresponding to Gd^3＋ ：^8S7/2→^6GJ and the broad excitation band （180 - 270 nm） due to Eu^3＋- O^2- charge transfer states （CTS） around 200 nm cause excitation energy on ^6GJ levels to dissipate into CTS by direct energy transfer, unfavorable to the cross relaxation energy transfer between Gd^3＋ and Eu^3＋, thus unfavorable to the quantum cutting process. With the help of the general rules governing the energy positions of Eu^3＋-O^2- ：CTS, the suggestions concerning searching suitable oxide hosts for Gd^3＋-Eu^3＋ quantum cutting were made.

Research Advances in Helicene Structure-Based Chiral Luminescent Materials and Their Circularly Polarized Electroluminescence

Benefited from direct generation of circularly polarized(CP) emission with tunable colors, high efficiencies and facile device architectures, CP organic light-emitting diodes(CP-OLEDs) have attracted great attention and are expected to meet industrial applications. Particularly, CP electroluminescence(CPEL) originated from CP-OLEDs has wide potential applications in 3D displays, optical information storage, quantum communication, and biological sensors. The diverse design strategies of chiral luminescent materials for CP-OLEDs, including small organic emitters, lanthanide and transition-metal complexes and conjugated polymers, have been extensively explored. Helicene with twisted extended π-conjugated molecular structure could exhibit special helical chirality and excellent circularly polarized luminescence properties, which has been employed as the ingenious chirality core for constructing efficient chiral luminescent materials. In addition, significant improvements have been made in terms of CP photoluminescence research, however, the development of CPEL with more application prospects in optoelectronic technology still lags behind. In this review, we systematically summarize the recent advances in chiral luminescent materials based on helicene structure and their CPEL properties, including helicene-based chiral fluorescence molecules, transition metal complexes and thermally activated delayed fluorescence molecules, and discuss current challenges and future perspectives for this hot research field. We believe this progress report will provide a promising perspective of OLEDs based on helicene emitters with CPEL properties for extensive researchers, including chemical, physical and material scientists in different disciplinary fields and attract them to this rapidly developing field.

10BaF_2:NaF,Na_3AlF_6/TiO_2 composite as a novel visible-light-driven photocatalyst based on upconversion emission

A rare-earth free upconversion luminescent material, 10BaF2：NaF, Na3AIF6, is synthesized by a hydrothermal method. The study of fluorescent spectrum indicates that it can convert visible light （550 nm-610 nm） into ultraviolet light （290 nm 350 nm）, and two emission peaks at 304 nm and 324 nm are observed under the excitation of 583 nm at room temperature. Subsequently, 10BaF2：NaF, Na3AIF6/TiO2 composite photocatalyst is prepared and its catalytic activity is evaluated by the photocatalytic reduction of CO2 under visible light irradiation （λ〉 515 nm）. The results show that 10BaF2：NaF, Na3AIF6/TiO2 is a more effective photocatalyst for CO2 reduction than pure TiO2, their corresponding methanol yields are 179 and 0 μmol/g-cat under the same conditions. Additionally, the mechanism of photocatalytic reduction of CO2 on 10BaF2：NaF, Na3AIF6/TiO2 is proposed.

Synthesis of Ultra-Fine SrAl_2O_4∶Eu, Dy Phosphor and Its Luminescent Properties

Precursor of SrAl_2O_4∶Eu, Dy phosphor was prepared by co-precipitation method, in which dispersing agent was added to control particle size. Microwave radiation method was used to synthesize SrAl_2O_4∶Eu, Dy phosphors. Experimental results show that the precursor was composed of crystalline ammonium dawsonite hydrate and strontium carbonate, and the adding of dispersing agent can effectively diminish precursor size. The precursor can be transformed to pure SrAl_2O_4 phase after being calcined for 40 min in microwave chamber. The phosphors possess good persistent luminescent properties, finer grain size ranged from 0.2 μm to 5 μm and better size distribution than that of solid-state reaction. The doping of B^(3+) will result in the increasing of crystallite size, but can effectively improve phosphors′ persistent luminescent properties.