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.

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

Hybrid materials incorporating Eu-(TTA)3·2H20 (hereafter 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 exci-tation 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.

An Empirical Study of CAPM’s Applicability to Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Material Stocks

China has the world’s largest reserves of rare earth elements.Rare earth permanent magnet material has always been one of the popular industries in the investment market.CAPM is the basic asset-pricing model in financial economics.There are a number of studies conducted to examine the applicability of CAPM to stock markets in different industries and to investigate the modification method to improve the model’s prediction accuracy.In this study,seven leading enterprises in China’s rare earth permanent magnet material industry listed on the A-share market were selected as the research subjects.Based on CAPM,regression analysis was conducted on the monthly data from March 2016 to February 2022.The results demonstrated that using the β coefficient to explain the risk of China’s rare earth permanent magnet industry is ineffective.The ultimate benefit was less affected by market indexes but mainly by non-systematic risks.CAPM has low applicability to China’s rare earth permanent magnet material industry and requires further improvement.Nevertheless,CAPM still has some guiding significance in making enterprise comparisons and investment decisions.

Application and challenge of rare earth automotive catalysts in CHINA Ⅵ

China is setting to roll out more strict emissions rule of CHINA Ⅵ Emission Standard which poses huge challenge to automotive catalytic technology.Rare earth elements are the key compositions of the catalysts coating.To develop multiple-component rare earth materials is an important way to improve the performance of the catalyst.The study concluded that quaternary or quinary rare earth materials for CHINA Ⅵ Emission Standard,can improve substantially the oxygen storage capacity and high thermal stability of the catalyst,after the modification by Pr/NdAT elements.It improved the utilization efficiency of precious metal.

Extraordinary piezoelectric effect induced in two-dimensional rare earth monochalcogenides via reducing system dimensionality

Piezoelectricity is pivotal for applications in micro/nanoelectromechanical systems(MEMS/NEMS).Inducing such a property in 2D systems via the reduction of the dimensionality of their corresponding 3D bulk is here explored.Based on DFT theory and Gaussian-type-localized basis sets,the structural,electronic,mechanical,and piezoelectric properties of both 3D and 2D rare earth monochalcogenides RmX(Rm=Tm,Yb,Lu,and X=S,Se,Te)are investigated using the CRYSTAL code.Most intriguingly,the 2D LuX compounds display a buckled structure,where the Lu and X atoms protrude from the monolayer surface leading to an additional out-of-plane piezoelectric effect;(e_(31)=2104.84,1770.28,1689.79 pC/m,and d31=56.37,49.76,and 147.90 pm/V for LuS,LuSe,and LuTe,respectively).Such piezoelectric response is two orders of magnitude larger than the one of recently reported 2D ferroelectric MXenes,and is nearly thirty times larger than the commonly used AlN and GaN bulk structures.Furthermore,the reduced elastic constants obtained,when compared to other 2D materials,confirm the flexibility and softness of the considered 2D systems.

China Rare Earth Functional Material Industry Innovation Alliance Established

On January 21,representatives from universities,well-known research institutes and key enterprises of domestic rare earth industry gathered in Ganzhou,Jiangxi to witness the establishment of the China Rare Earth Functional Material Industry Innovation Alliance('Alliance').By leveraging the resource advantages,technical advantages,talent advantages and policy

Northem Rare Earth Reorganizes Gansu Rare Earth New Material to Forge a Strong Partnership

On January 22,the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission(SASAC)of Gansu Provincial Government and China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co.,Ltd.(Northern Rare Earth)signed a Gansu Rare Earth New Material Co.,Ltd.reorganization agreement,while the Baiyin Municipal Government and Gansu Rare

Design considerations for re-functionalizing electrocatalytic materials

Electrocatalytic materials are a critical bottleneck for the development of new energy economics.This review summarizes the unique physicochemical properties of topological,magnetic,and rare earth materials and their applications in the functionalization of electrocatalysts.Topological materials have unique band structures and geometric structures,and the interface difference in charge transport structures can give rise to topological insulators,topological superconductors,and Dirac metals.Magnetic materials possess distinctive electron spin-splitting configurations,and varying spin strengths induce disparate impacts on the intermediate equilibrium adsorption capability.Rare earth materials have unique f-electron roaming properties,broad atomic radius,and f-orbital configurations,which typically confer notable advantages in oxygen reduction reactions.Furthermore,the catalytic performance exhibits significant differences under an external alternating electric,thermal,and magnetic field.These new materials show great potential in the re-functionalization of electrocatalytic materials and are expected to lead the development of the next generation of emerging energy materials.