Europium-doped yttrium silicate nanophosphors prepared by flame synthesis

X. Qin, Yiguang Ju, S. Bernhard, N. Yao

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Abstract

Europium doped yttrium silicate nanophosphors were successfully synthesized for the first time by using the flame spray pyrolysis method. The effect of silicon concentration on the crystal structure, morphology, and photoluminescence intensity of the Y2SiO5:Eu phosphors were investigated. The as-prepared nanophosphors give good red luminescence under ultraviolet excitation compared with commercial Y2O 3:Eu lamp phosphors, and have spherical morphology and narrow size distribution. The crystal structure and photoluminescence intensity were strongly affected by the ratio of silicon to yttrium in the precursor solution. The maximum photoluminescence intensity obtained from the phosphors prepared from silicon to yttrium ratio of 1.25. A concentration quenching limit was observed at 30 mol% Eu of yttrium component, The flame spray pyrolysis demonstrated advantages over other synthesis methods for the preparation of Y2SiO5:Eu nanophosphors and the potential for industrial applications.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2006 Technical Proceedings
Pages318-321
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2006
Event2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2006 Technical Proceedings - Boston, MA, United States
Duration: May 7 2006May 11 2006

Publication series

Name2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2006 Technical Proceedings
Volume1

Other

Other2006 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Trade Show - NSTI Nanotech 2006 Technical Proceedings
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBoston, MA
Period5/7/065/11/06

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Engineering

Keywords

  • Europium-doped
  • Flame synthesis
  • Nanophosphors
  • Photoluminescence
  • Yttrium silicate

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