Broadband Cr^(3+)-sensitized upconversion luminescence of LiScSi_(2)O_(6):Cr^(3+)/Er^(3+)

Broadband sensitization is an effective strategy to enhance the upconversion luminescence(UCL) of lanthanide ions.Herein,novel UC materials LiScSi_(2)O_(6):Cr^(3+)/Er^(3+)(LSS:Cr^(3+)/Er^(3+)) were synthesized by high-temperature solid state reaction and their luminescent properties were investigated.LSS:Cr^(3+)/Er^(3+)has the broadband absorption in the spectral range of 600-800 nm,and meanwhile shows green UC emissions of Er^(3+)upon pumping Cr^(3+) by the 690 nm laser.The UCL of LSS:Cr^(3+)/Er^(3+)belongs to the twophoton process and is attributed to the energy transfer upconversion mechanism.The effects of the Cr^(3+)and Er^(3+)concentration as well as the Yb^(3+)introduction were also studied.LSS:Cr^(3+)/Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) exhibits the interesting dual-mode UCL,capable of generating the UCL of Cr^(3+) upon pumping Yb^(3+)ions and the UCL of upon pumping Cr^(3+) ions.This research might promote the development of novel broadband Cr^(3+)-sensitized UC materials.