Yb3+ NIR emission enhancement in dichroic Cu-containing glass for solar spectral conversion

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Abstract

Ytterbium and copper co-doped phosphate glass containing plasmonic Cu particles showing dichroism was synthesized and the impact on Yb3+ near-infrared (NIR) emission evaluated. While the co-doped precursor glass exhibited ultraviolet to NIR luminescence down-shifting owing to copper(I), the dichroic glass displayed an enhanced NIR emission which is reported herein for the first time. It was found most favorable for Cu+ excitation around 360 nm. Scattering by Cu particles is suggested to produce the emission boost attractive for solar cell applications.
Original languageAmerican English
Article number134567
JournalMaterials Letters
Volume346
DOIs
StatePublished - May 19 2023

Keywords

  • Glasses
  • Optical properties
  • Rare earths

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