Development of optical-thermal coupled model for phosphor-converted LEDs

In this review, first, we discussed the effect of phosphor features on optical properties by the software simulation in detail. A combination of these parameters: phosphor material, phosphor particle size and particle distribution, phosphor layer concentration, phosphor layer thickness, geometry, and location of the phosphor layer, will result in the final optical performance of the phosphor layer. Secondly, we introduced how to improve light extraction efficiency with various proposed methods. Thirdly, we summarized the thermal models to predict the phosphor temperature and the junction temperature. To stabilize the optical performance of phosphor-converted light emitting diodes (PC-LEDs), much effort has been made to reduce the junction temperature of the LED chips. The phosphor temperature, a critical reliability concern for PC-LEDs, should be attracted academic interest. Finally, we summed up optical-thermal coupled model for phosphors and summarized future optical- thermal issues exploring the light quality for LEDs. We foresee that optical-thermal coupled model for PC-LEDs should be paid more attention in the future.

Efficient blue-light-excitable copper(Ⅰ) coordination network phosphors for high-performance white LEDs

The blue-light-excitable phosphors play a crucial role in the high-performance white LEDs. Here, we report on two new Cu(Ⅰ) coordination network materials as yellow-emitting phosphors prepared by suitably expanded π-conjugated triazole ligands. Upon blue-light irradiation, these complexes exhibit efficient solid-state emission and enhanced photostability. Through incorporating the yellow phosphor and a commercial blue-green powder(BaSi_(2)N_(2)O_(2):Eu^(2+)) with a blue LED chip, the phosphor-converted LED devices display remarkable white emission properties. The experimental results demonstrate that the Cu(Ⅰ)coordination network materials function as promising blue-light excitable phosphors with great application potential for full-spectrum white LEDs.

Physicochemical properties of Li_(3)Ba_(2)La_(3)(MoO_(4))_(8):Eu,Tb red-emitting phosphor for solid state white lamps

In this work,combustion synthesis was used for the first time to fabricate a phosphor material with red emission for applications in solid-state white-light lamps.We synthesized a material with emission wavelength at λ_(em)=617 nm,excited under long UV-blue wavelength based on Eu^(3+),Tb^(3+)-activated molybdates Li_(3)Ba_(2)(La_(1-x-y)Eu_(x)Tb_(y))_(3)(MoO_(4))_(8) with 0 ≤ x ≤1 and 0 ≤ y ≤ 1.A series of powder samples were produced by the combustion method and post-annealed at 800℃ in air.The crystalline phase formation was investigated by X-ray diffraction,which reveals the monoclinic C2/c(15) space group.It is observed that crystalline structure and morphology are preserved when the host lattice is doped with Eu^(3+) or Tb^(3+) single ions and co-doped with both ions at different doping concentrations.A detailed characterization by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM)shows a similar morphology in all samples:rather large(1-7 μm) agglomerate particles with irregular shapes and surrounded by smaller nanoparticles of 50 nm in size.UV-visible absorption spectra confirm the presence of Eu^(3+) and Tb^(3+) ions.The luminescent properties of the obtained phosphors were studied in detail.Cathodoluminescence measurements indicate that the best emission intensity is for Eu^(3+):Tb^(3+)doping ratios of 80:0,90:0 and 20:80.On the other hand,samples with 80:0,60:40,and 20:80 doping ratios show the highest intensity in a detailed photoluminescence analysis and they exhibit the highest quantum yield values.A complete and efficient energy transfer from the sensitizer Tb^(3+) to the activator Eu^(3+) is observed in all co-doped phosphors post-annealed at 800℃ for 4 h.Thus,the Li_(3)Ba_(2)La_(3)(MaO_(4))_(8):Eu^(3+),Tb^(3+) materials fabricated by combustion synthesis are excellent phosphors for being applied as red-emitting component in solid-state white-light lamps due to an improved color rendering index(CRI) that can be obtained under long UV-blue excitation wavelengths.

Seeking new,ultra-narrow-band blue emitting phosphors with high color purity for wide color gamut displays

Ultra-narrow-band phosphors have gained widespread applications in lighting and displays to enhance brightness and improve color saturation.Typical phosphor designs employ UCr_(4)C_(4)-type compounds and designing new narrow-band phosphors with high color purity is a major challenge.Here,we explored a Eu^(2+)-doped Ba_(5)GeO_(4)Br_(6)phosphor,showing a narrow-band blue emission(λ_(em)=436 nm) excitation at the near-ultraviolet light with a full width at half maximum of 30.7 nm and high color purity of 96.6%.In addition,attractive cathodoluminescence characteristics were systematically analyzed by varying filament current(30-70 mA) and accelerating voltage(3-7 eV).Robust anti-degradation behavior and color point stability under continuous electron beam bombardment were confirmed.Given its excellent performance in photoluminescence and cathodoluminescence,application in wide color gamut displays appears promising.Using commercial phosphors β-SiAlON:Eu^(2+)and K_(2)SiF6:Mn^(4+)as green and red light co nverte rs respectively,and the title phosphor as the blue light converters,the fabricated w-LED exhibits a wide color gamut of 82% NTSC.