The gadolinium effect on crystallization behavior and luminescence of β‐NaYF 4 :Yb,Er phase

Abstract Single phase β‐NaY 0.8‐ x Gd x Yb 0.18 Er 0.02 F 4 nanoparticles with different concentrations of gadolinium ions were prepared via PVP‐assisted solvothermal treating at 200°C (PVP‐ polyvinylpyrrolidone). With the increase in Gd 3+ concentration, size of the nanoparticles decreased. The up‐...

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Published in:International journal of applied ceramic technology 2020-05, Vol.17 (3), p.1445-1452
Main Authors: Vukovic, Marina, Mancic, Lidija, Dinic, Ivana, Vulic, Predrag, Nikolic, Marko, Tan, Zhenquan, Milosevic, Olivera
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Language:English
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Summary:Abstract Single phase β‐NaY 0.8‐ x Gd x Yb 0.18 Er 0.02 F 4 nanoparticles with different concentrations of gadolinium ions were prepared via PVP‐assisted solvothermal treating at 200°C (PVP‐ polyvinylpyrrolidone). With the increase in Gd 3+ concentration, size of the nanoparticles decreased. The up‐converting spectra recorded upon 980 nm irradiation showed the green (510‐560 nm) and red (640‐690 nm) emissions, due to 2 H 11/2 , 4 S 3/2  →  4 I 15/2 and 4 F 9/2  →  4 I 15/2 transitions, respectively. The strongest up‐conversion luminescence was detected in 15 mol% Gd 3+ ‐doped nanoparticles obtained after 20 hours of solvothermal treating. With the rise of Gd 3+ content up‐conversion emission decreased due to increased defect concentration in the NaYF 4 matrix. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy proved in situ generation of hydrophilic nanoparticles as a result of PVP ligands retention at the particle surface.
ISSN:1546-542X
1744-7402
DOI:10.1111/ijac.13363