Synthesis of LaF3: Yb3+,Ln3+ nanoparticles with improved upconversion luminescence

Huaxiang Shen, Feng Wang, Xianping Fan, Minquan Wang

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

16 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

Yb3+/Er3+ and Yb3+/Tm3+ co-doped LaF3 nanoparticles with upconversion luminescence properties were prepared via the co-precipitation method, followed by heat treatment at different temperatures in the range of 180°C to 600°C. We investigated the influence of heat treatment temperatures on the size, morphology, and upconversion luminescence intensity of the nanoparticles. Significant increases of the particle size and upconversion luminescence intensity of the nanoparticles were observed with increasing heat treatment temperature. The upconversion mechanism of the LaF3:Yb3+,Er3+ and LaF3:Yb3+,Tm3+ nanoparticles was also discussed.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)303-311
JournalJournal of Experimental Nanoscience
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2007
Externally publishedYes

Research Keywords

  • Lanthanide
  • Nanoparticles
  • Upconversion

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Synthesis of LaF3: Yb3+,Ln3+ nanoparticles with improved upconversion luminescence'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this