Rare-Earth Doping in Nanostructured Inorganic Materials

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Author(s)

  • Bingzhu Zheng
  • Jingyue Fan
  • Bing Chen
  • Xian Qin
  • Juan Wang
  • Renren Deng
  • Xiaogang Liu

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5519–5603
Journal / PublicationChemical Reviews
Volume122
Issue number6
Online published6 Jan 2022
Publication statusPublished - 23 Mar 2022

Abstract

Impurity doping is a promising method to impart new properties to various materials. Due to their unique optical, magnetic, and electrical properties, rare-earth ions have been extensively explored as active dopants in inorganic crystal lattices since the 18th century. Rare-earth doping can alter the crystallographic phase, morphology, and size, leading to tunable optical responses of doped nanomaterials. Moreover, rare-earth doping can control the ultimate electronic and catalytic performance of doped nanomaterials in a tunable and scalable manner, enabling significant improvements in energy harvesting and conversion. A better understanding of the critical role of rare-earth doping is a prerequisite for the development of an extensive repertoire of functional nanomaterials for practical applications. In this review, we highlight recent advances in rare-earth doping in inorganic nanomaterials and the associated applications in many fields. This review covers the key criteria for rare-earth doping, including basic electronic structures, lattice environments, and doping strategies, as well as fundamental design principles that enhance the electrical, optical, catalytic, and magnetic properties of the material. We also discuss future research directions and challenges in controlling rare-earth doping for new applications.

Research Area(s)

  • UP-CONVERSION NANOPARTICLES, METAL-ORGANIC FRAMEWORKS, NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT, CORE-SHELL NANOPARTICLES, PEROVSKITE SOLAR-CELLS, ENHANCED PHOTOCATALYTIC ACTIVITY, LANTHANIDE-DOPED NAYF4, NIR-TO-NIR, MICROWAVE-ABSORPTION PROPERTIES, VIVO PHOTODYNAMIC THERAPY

Citation Format(s)

Rare-Earth Doping in Nanostructured Inorganic Materials. / Zheng, Bingzhu; Fan, Jingyue; Chen, Bing et al.
In: Chemical Reviews, Vol. 122, No. 6, 23.03.2022, p. 5519–5603.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review