Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Xiaoyong Huang, Zhe Xu, Balaji Devakumar
Summary: This paper reports on the preparation, crystal structure, and photoluminescence properties of a novel green-emitting garnet-type phosphor. It was found that the optimal doping concentration of Ce3+ ions is 6 mol%. The synthesized phosphor exhibits high thermal stability and high photoluminescence performance, making it promising for application in high color rendering white LEDs.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Optics
Yuelan Li, Yan Yu, Xue Zhong, Youmiao Liu, Long Chen, Sen Liao, Yingheng Huang, Huaxin Zhang
Summary: A simple coating method was developed to synthesize K2SiF6:0.06Mn(4+)@0.10K(2)SiF(6) red emitting composite phosphor, which exhibited excellent water resistance and high efficiency, maintaining 88% of the initial integrated PL intensity after immersion in water for 300 min. The negative-thermal-quenching effect observed in this study further improved the luminous performance of the phosphor at different temperatures.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Dan Yang, Zhenyu Fang, Youkui Zheng, Yuefei Xiang, Ruitong Song, Tongsheng Yang, Jialiang Song, Jing Zhu
Summary: Microsized borophosphate-based phosphors of RbBaBP2O8:Sm were successfully prepared in this research, showing high thermal stability, good color stability, and low correlated color temperature, promising for applications in warm white LEDs.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Xiaopeng Hu, Anlin Zhang, Rong Tang, Xiaoyue Jin, Junzhi Che, Xuan Ouyang, Chang Zhou, Lianwu Xie, Bin Deng, Ruijin Yu
Summary: A series of reddish-orange emitting CINO:Sm3+ phosphors were synthesized for w-LEDs, showing high emission intensity and temperature-dependent enhancement. The w-LEDs exhibited good color rendering index and color temperature.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Tu Ying-Ying, Yang Zi-Han, Wang Chun-Hao, Wang Ting-Wei, Lu Fa-Chun
Summary: A series of Lu2Sr(1-x)Al4SiO12:xEu(2+) phosphors were successfully synthesized using high-temperature solid-state reaction method. The crystal structure of Lu2SrAl4SiO12 was refined using Rietveld refinement method. The phosphors exhibit blue broadband light emission under excitation of ultraviolet and violet band light. They also demonstrate good thermal stability and anti-thermal quenching properties. The phosphors have potential applications in white LED lighting fields.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Xue Geng, Yan Xie, Shanshan Chen, Junmeng Luo, Sichun Li, Tao Wang, Shoucheng Zhao, He Wang, Bin Deng, Ruijin Yu, Wenming Zhou
Summary: Understanding the relationship between structural local symmetry and luminescence characteristics is crucial for designing optical materials. In this study, reddish-orange-emitting phosphors CISO:Sm3+ were successfully synthesized and applied in w-LEDs, showing increasing photoluminescence intensity with temperature rise, high color purity, and proper CIE chromaticity coordinates. These phosphors have great potential as substitutes in horticultural and solid lighting, providing new insights for constructing thermally stable phosphors for optical applications.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Optics
Qiuyi Lv, Renfu Deng, Jiang Guo, Zijing Zhou, Zhijiang Ma, Xiaopeng Hu, Wen Shi, Bin Deng, Yao Yu, Ruijin Yu
Summary: Novel orange-red Sr3LaNb3O12 (SLNO):xSm3+ (0.01 <= x <= 0.03) phosphors were successfully prepared and their properties were studied. The obtained phosphors exhibit high color purity and thermal stability, making them suitable for use in white light-emitting diodes (w-LEDs).
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Optics
Yiyao Qian, Dachuan Zhu, Yong Pu
Summary: In this work, a highly thermally stable single-host phosphor Sr3La(AlO)(3)(BO3)(4): Dy3+ was synthesized. The phosphor exhibits prominent zero-thermal-quenching property and produces white light under near ultraviolet excitation, making it a potential candidate for white-LED applications.
JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE
(2022)
Article
Optics
P. Muralimanohar, G. Srilatha, K. Sathyamoorthy, P. Vinothkumar, Manoj Mohapatra, Priya Murugasen
Summary: A series of BaAlBO3F2 glass ceramics (GC) phosphor with different Dy3+ concentrations were prepared and characterized using various techniques. The luminescence properties of Dy3+ in BaAlBO3F2 host were systematically studied, and the prepared materials show potential applications in white light LEDs.
Article
Materials Science, Ceramics
Shengjia Wang, Chenchen Xu, Xuebin Qiao
Summary: A series of Eu3+-activated Y2SiWO8 red phosphors were prepared and characterized, showing excellent emission intensity and optical properties. The optimum Eu3+ dopant concentration is 6%, with concentration quenching occurring beyond this concentration. Upon excitation by n-UV light, the phosphor emits a bright red light.
CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huihui Chen, Fei Wang, Tao Wang
Summary: We have successfully designed and synthesized a series of novel orange-red phosphors Sr3-2xAl2Si3O12:xEu3+,xLi+ (0.04 <= x <= 0.18), which can be effectively excited by ultraviolet and blue light. Among these phosphors, Sr2.8Al2Si3O12:0.1Eu3+,0.1Li+ exhibits excellent thermal stability and a high color purity of 97.52% with color coordinates in the orange-red region (0.58,0.40).
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
H. Yang, P. Li, X. Fu, Z. Ye, X. Huo, Y. Wang, Q. Wu, H. Suo, L. Li, Z. Wang
Summary: A series of blue phosphors La1-xBixScO3 were synthesized, and their emission color can be tuned from deep blue to light blue by adjusting the doping concentration. The synthesized phosphors exhibited high quantum efficiency, high color purity, and excellent thermal stability. When combined with other phosphors, the white LEDs achieved high color rendering index and low correlated color temperature.
MATERIALS TODAY CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhi Zhou, Haifeng Zhu, Xu Huang, Yalan She, Yuan Zhong, Jing Wang, Min Liu, Wei Li, Mao Xia
Summary: This study reports emission-tunable solid solution phosphors with superior luminescence properties and anti-thermal-quenching behavior. Doping Ga3+ ions into the phosphor matrix enhances emission and enables tuning from green to cyan. w-LEDs fabricated using these phosphors show superior color rendering index, indicating potential for high-power w-LED applications in the future.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Jingming Chan, Lina Cao, Zhe Xu, Xiaoyong Huang
Summary: Efficient cyan-green-emitting phosphors are developed based on the solid-solution design of chemical cation substitution for near-ultraviolet-excited white light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The improved quantum efficiency and thermal stability of the phosphors make them suitable for high-quality full-visible-spectrum LED lighting.
MATERIALS TODAY PHYSICS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Pengfei Yu, Wenfei Liu, Tingquan Shao, Pandeng Gao, Biru Jiang, Chongqi Liu, Zhefan Ma
Summary: The temperature-dependent photoluminescence properties of indium-doped CdMnTe crystals were investigated, showing different emission peaks and negative thermal quenching effects at low temperatures. Impurities and defects in the crystals were found to cause abnormal photoluminescence behavior, mainly through the formation of intermediate states.
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Lingfu Yang, Jin Chen, Meidan Que, Xinwei Liu, Huiqi Zheng, Tai Yang, Zhikang Liu, Yanjun Li, Yuzhao Ma, Xiaofeng Yang, Shunming Zhu
Summary: Coupling a semiconductor with exposed high-activity crystal facets and a suitable co-catalyst to form a heterojunction is an effective way to enhance photocatalytic activity. The novel BiOBr/(001)-TiO2/Ti3C2Tx (BTT-y) shows remarkable Rhodamine B (RhB) degradation performance due to better synergy among the three substances. The improvement of RhB degradation performance is mainly attributed to the perfect matching of BiOBr and (001)-TiO2 band structure positions, which promotes the formation of heterojunction, extends visible-light absorption range, and inhibits carrier recombination.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Jin Chen, Xinwei Liu, Meidan Que, Lingfu Yang, Huiqi Zheng, Zhikang Liu, Tai Yang, Yanjun Li, Xiaofeng Yang, Shunming Zhu
Summary: This research successfully synthesized BiOBr nanosheets on the surface of g-C3N4, which increased the active sites and improved the separation efficiency of photogenerated carriers, enhancing the photocatalytic degradation of pollutants.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Huiying Tian, Kai Wang, Ziyi Shui, Muhammad Ali Raza, Hang Xiao, Meidan Que, Liangliang Zhu, Xi Chen
Summary: Metal phthalocyanines molecular catalysts demonstrate unique ability in CO2 electrochemical reduction reaction (CO2ERR) due to their well-defined macrocycle structure. By introducing different substituent functional groups on the phthalocyanine ring of cobalt phthalocyanine, the relationship between molecular structure optimization and CO2ERR activity was studied. An optimal nitro-substituted cobalt phthalocyanine catalyst can achieve high selectivity of 94% in converting CO2 to CO, with a current density of 12.6 mA cm(-2) at -0.877 V vs. RHE. Insights gained from this study on designing and optimizing molecular catalysts contribute to lower energy and cost-effective CO2ERR.
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Boyang Wang, Xingtian Yin, Shoaib Iqbal, Meidan Que, Wenxiu Que
Summary: All-inorganic halide perovskite materials have superior stability and adjustable band gap, but their solar cell efficiency is still unsatisfactory. The selection of suitable passivation materials and techniques can reduce defect recombination centers and improve cell performance.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Zhikang Liu, Jin Chen, Meidan Que, Huiqi Zheng, Lingfu Yang, Hudie Yuan, Yuzhao Ma, Yanjun Li, Xiaofeng Yang
Summary: The use of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) to modify MXene materials improves their stacking phenomenon and lack of magnetic loss, enhancing their electromagnetic absorption capabilities.
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Muhammad Ali Raza, Huiying Tian, Ziyi Shui, Liangliang Zhu, Meidan Que, Xi Chen
Summary: The development of high-efficient photocatalysts for CO2 reduction is crucial for addressing global energy and environmental challenges. This study presents a 2D/2D hierarchical heterostructure of NiFeV layered double hydroxide (LDH) nanosheets and g-C3N4, which significantly enhanced the photocatalytic performance. The weight ratio of g-C3N4 to NiFeV-LDH had a significant impact on the catalytic activity, with the highest yields of CH4 and CO generated when the ratio was 15%.
COLLOIDS AND SURFACES A-PHYSICOCHEMICAL AND ENGINEERING ASPECTS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Ali Raza, Weihua Cai, Huiying Tian, Meidan Que, Liangliang Zhu, Xi Chen
Summary: Hierarchical flower-like NiFeCr-LDH-(PCN/CeO2-15%) structure shows enhanced photocatalytic CO2 reduction efficiency due to increased light-harvesting capability and improved charge transfer. The exceptional CO formation rate highlights the potential of LDHs-based semiconductors for efficient CO2 reduction.
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weihua Cai, Xinyu Ma, Jin Chen, Ruochen Shi, Yabo Wang, Yawei Yang, Dengwei Jing, Hudie Yuan, Jing Du, Meidan Que
Summary: Efforts have been made to develop efficient visible-light-driven photocatalysts for CO2 conversion. Wheat-heading BaTiO3 with high surface area and piezoelectricity, along with oxygen vacancies, was used to enhance the photocatalytic performance of CO2.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Zhihong Wu, Lingfu Yang, Xiaofeng Yang, Yunqin Gao, Xinwei Liu, Meidan Que, Tai Yang, Zhikang Liu, Huiqi Zheng, Yuzhao Ma, Yanjun Li, Jin Chen
Summary: The novel ternary BiOBr/g-C3N4/Ti3C2Tx (BCT-x) hybrids were successfully prepared via the in-situ construction method, and showed improved photocatalytic degradation performance for Tetracycline Hydrochloride (TC-HCl) and Rhodamine B (RhB). The BCT-5 exhibited vintage photocatalytic activity for both TC-HCl and RhB. LC-MS analysis showed that TC-HCl could be degraded into smaller and non-toxic substances by BCT-5. This study provides guidance for advancing the application of photocatalytic technology in water pollutant degradation.
JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Bo Li, Huayan Wang, Aqiang Liu, Yang Liu, Wei Pu, Ting Shen, Mengjie Li, Meidan Que, Jianjun Tian, Qilin Dai, Sining Yun
Summary: This study demonstrates the double-edged sword effects of the methylammonium chloride (MACl) additive on the properties of methylammonium lead mixed-halide perovskite (MAPbI(3-x)Cl(x)) films and perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Undesirable morphology transition occurs in MAPbI(3-x)Cl(x) films during annealing, affecting the film quality, optical properties, structure, defect evolution, and power conversion efficiency (PCE) of related PSCs. A post-treatment strategy called FAX (FA = formamidinium, X = I, Br, and Ac) is developed to inhibit morphology transition and suppress defects, resulting in a champion PCE of 21.49% and impressive stability.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Tai Yang, Jin Chen, Xiaofeng Yang, Lingfu Yang, Xinwei Liu, Zhikang Liu, Huiqi Zheng, Yueying Wang, Yanjun Li, Yunqin Gao, Meidan Que
Summary: The abuse of tetracycline and other drugs leads to the accumulation of antibiotics and their metabolites in the water system, posing a threat to human life. This study developed a novel Z-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline using a Bi12O17Br2/(001)-TiO2 catalyst. Unlike traditional Z-scheme heterojunctions, (001)-TiO2 acts as an electron syringe, promoting special charge transfer and enhancing the efficiency of electron hole pair separation and transfer. The stacked layered structure of the catalyst also increases the specific surface area, allowing for better pollutant adsorption and increased reactive active site. The degradation efficiency of the BT5 catalyst for tetracycline solution reached 99.76% in 50 min, and it maintained a high degradation rate of 93.50% after four cycles. This study provides new design ideas for the removal of antibiotic pollutants using novel Z-scheme structures.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Meidan Que, Boyue Zhang, Jin Chen, Hao Yuan, Qizhao Wu, Huayan Wang, Dongyun Gui, Bo Li
Summary: In this study, high-quality FAPbBr3 quantum dot films were deposited through passivating Pb salts and conducting damage-free drying processes, resulting in enhanced humidity stability and photoelectric conversion efficiency. This provides insights for designing high-quality perovskite quantum dot films with superior optoelectronic properties.
ACS APPLIED ENERGY MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
Lili Gao, Ke Hao, Ping Hu, Jing Zhang, Fan Yang, Sheng Huang, Hang Su, Xinxin Zheng, Meidan Que
Summary: In this study, fluoroiodobenzene (FIB) molecules with different numbers of F atoms were incorporated into perovskite films to optimize film quality and defect passivation. The FIB additives improved the crystallinity of the perovskite film, prolonged carrier lifetimes, and enhanced charge extraction ability. Moreover, the devices with FIB molecules showed higher efficiency and better stability than the control device.
ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Weihua Cai, Yabo Wang, Lei Zhao, Xun Sun, Jun Xu, Jin Chen, Ruochen Shi, Peihong Ma, Meidan Que
Summary: In this study, polyhedral BaTiO3 nanoparticles with oriented growth of {110} facets were synthesized via a hydrothermal and acid-etching process. The nanoparticles exhibited enhanced photocatalytic activity for the evolution of CO and CH4, compared to the original octahedral BaTiO3. The {110}/{121} binary facet junctions in the nanoparticles provided a cascade path for efficient charge flow, leading to improved CO2 reduction reactions.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Inorganic & Nuclear
Huiqi Zheng, Jin Chen, Meidan Que, Tai Yang, Zhikang Liu, Weihua Cai, Lingfu Yang, Xinwei Liu, Yanjun Li, Xiaofeng Yang, Yuzhao Ma, Gangqiang Zhu
Summary: The coupling of the piezoelectric effect and photocatalytic process promoted the separation of photogenerated carriers, thus increasing the piezo-photocatalytic activity. BaTiO3 nanoparticles were prepared on the Ti3C2Tx surface, and the obtained BaTiO3/Ti3C2Tx piezo-photocatalysts exhibited rapid electron transfer and a wide visible light response range. These results demonstrate that coupling piezoelectric and photocatalytic properties has broad application prospects in water pollution control.
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY FRONTIERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yanbin Wang, Xinyou Huang, Ziqiu Cheng, Penghui Chen, Yuyang Chen, Junhao Ye, Haohong Chen, Zhenzhen Zhou, Denis Yu Kosyanov, Jiang Li
Summary: Uniform Al2O3-Ce:LuAG composite phosphor ceramics (CPCs) with excellent luminescent properties and thermal stability have been successfully synthesized in this study, showing great potential for application in solid-state laser lighting.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Syed Muhammad Ali Zaidi, Mazhar Ali Kalyar, Zulfiqar Ali Raza, Aayesha Shoukat, Rubaila Waseem, Muhammad Aslam
Summary: Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) nanocomposite strips embedded with graphene nanosheets and copper-ferrite nanoparticles were synthesized using solution casting technique. Laser pulse irradiations were then applied to modify the structural, optical, and electrical properties of the strips, showing potential for optoelectronic devices.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yunru Chen, Jialing Wu, Jiajia Wang, Shihui Ma, Hongwei Yu
Summary: This paper investigates the angular non-critical phase-matching second-harmonic-generation properties of Ba3(ZnB5O10)PO4 crystal and explores its potential applications in the output spectral regions.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Qun Jing, Menglin Zhu, Lu Li, Xu Ji, Haiming Duan, Henglei Chen, Ming-Hsien Lee
Summary: The paper introduces two new nonlinear optical materials, MZnPO4 (M = Rb, Cs), synthesized by cation substitution. These materials exhibit a honeycomb-like structure and show mild SHG responses with short absorption edges. The thermal properties, IR spectra, and theoretical calculations of the materials are also discussed.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Camila Ianhez-Pereira, Akhil Kuriakose, Ariano De Giovanni Rodrigues, Ana Luiza Costa Silva, Ottavia Jedrkiewicz, Monica Bollani, Marcio Peron Franco de Godoy
Summary: This study aims to evaluate the crystalline changes induced by ultrafast laser micromachining on manganese oxide thin films using micro-Raman spectroscopy. The results show that laser-writing is effective in locally modifying low-crystallinity films and increasing crystallite sizes, highlighting an interesting approach to evaluate laser-induced structural modifications on metal oxide thin films.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Kamal Bansal, Neeraj Kumar Mishra, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Param Jeet Singh, Mohit Tyagi, Sukhpal Singh
Summary: A novel Sm3+ activated oxyfluoride glass was synthesized and its structure and properties were analyzed. The glass showed potential applications in lasers, optical temperature sensing, and high-energy scintillators.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingjian Wang, Zhixu Wu, Jiawei Zhu, Yubin Kang, Mengqiang Cai, Yong Xia, Hui Deng
Summary: Antimony sulfide (Sb2S3) has been investigated as a promising material for visible light photodetectors due to its non-toxicity, stability, and high absorption coefficient. In this study, we systematically explored the impact of key parameters on the performance of Sb2S3 devices using simulation and successfully fabricated self-powered photodetectors with high responsivity and specific detectivity. Furthermore, we demonstrated the application of the Sb2S3 detector in a scanning imaging system, showcasing its potential for developing new types of visible light detectors and imaging systems.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
O. I. Sallam, R. M. Ahmed
Summary: The 20NaF-60P2O5-20Na2O fluorophosphate glass systems doped with 3 wt% of CoO and NiO were investigated for their optical parameters before and after gamma irradiation. The presence of defects within the glass network and the addition of transition metals were found to affect the properties of the composites. After irradiation, a red shift was observed in the dissipation factor spectrum. The energy lost at the surface of the composites was larger than the energy lost within the constituent materials. All investigated composites showed insulating behavior and exhibited increased nonlinear optical parameters after irradiation, with the CoO-doped composite showing the highest values.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Fahimeh Ahmadi, Zeinab Ebrahimpour, Asghar Asgari, Bao Van
Summary: In this study, Er3+-doped sulfophosphate glasses containing titanium nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) and different concentrations of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) were synthesized. The impact of AgNPs on the physical and structural characteristics, optical absorption and emission features, and photocatalytic activity of the glasses were investigated. The results showed that the addition of AgNPs enhanced the emission intensity of the glasses, with the system containing 0.04 mol% of AgNPs exhibiting optimal performance. Furthermore, the presence of AgNPs and TiO2 NPs in the glass matrix positively affected the photocatalytic performance.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhuang Li, Rongfei Huang, Wei Yuan, Shaoqiang Zheng, Wenlu Liao, Huiying Xu, Zhiping Cai
Summary: This study reports the first realization of an 868 nm Pr:YLF laser pumped by an InGaN blue laser diode. The laser achieved a maximum power of 641 mW with stable output and good beam quality. The experimental results were in agreement with theoretical simulations.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Bhishma Karki, Youssef Trabelsi, Amrindra Pal, Sofyan A. Taya, Ram Bharos Yadav
Summary: This study proposes an SF11 Prism- Ag- ZnO nanowires-CeO2-Sensing layer-based surface plasmon resonance sensor for measuring dopamine concentration in human blood. The sensor demonstrates high sensitivity and detection accuracy, and holds significant importance for early diagnosis of neurological diseases.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
M. Taoufiq, A. Soussi, A. Elfanaoui, A. Ait Hssi, S. Baoubih, A. Ihlal, K. Bouabid
Summary: In this study, the effect of copper doping within ZnS on glass substrates was investigated through experimental and theoretical approaches. Pure ZnS and Cu-doped ZnS films with varying copper concentrations were deposited on glass substrates using the SILAR technique. The structural, morphological, and optical properties of the films were characterized, and the theoretical FP-LAPW method based on density functional theory was employed to study the properties of copper-doped ZnS.
