Multi-color and multi-mode luminescence tuning in persistent phosphors by trap engineering

Yuanyuan Hu, Dangli Gao, Jia Yu, Xue Yang, Xiangyu Zhang, Sining Yun, Xiaojun Wang

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Abstract

Conventional persistent luminescent phosphors face a significant challenge in developing a single material for multi-color anti-counterfeiting. In this study, a wide range of Cr3+ activated gallium germanate-based persistent phosphors are successfully synthesized using high-temperature solid phase approach. By incorporating Cr3+ and Er3+ as dual emitting centers, and utilizing Yb3+ as a sensitizer and electron traps, the resulting phosphors exhibit an exceptional combination of photoluminescence, up-conversion luminescence, persistent luminescence, photo/thermo-stimulated luminescence, followed by photo-stimulated persistent luminescence in a single material system. Beyond its multi-mode emissions, the luminescence color output can be conveniently controlled by adjusting annealing time, Yb3+ ion doping concentration, excitation wavelength, or excitation power. A systematic study of trap distribution related to PersL has been conducted by regulating annealing temperature, time, doping concentration and type. The responding multi-mode luminescent mechanisms are also proposed. Particularly, these phosphors demonstrated outstanding performance as security labels in advanced anti-counterfeiting applications. This research holds the potential to inspire the design and development of more intricate luminescence anti-counterfeiting materials and technologies.

Original languageEnglish
Article number120714
JournalJournal of Luminescence
Volume275
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2024

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biophysics
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • General Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Keywords

  • Anti-counterfeiting
  • Persistent luminescence
  • Trap engineering
  • ZGGO:Cr,Yb,Er

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