Abstract
Luminescence modification of lanthanide ions has attracted great attention due to its applications in sensing, colorful display, information transmission and anti-counterfeiting. Traditional methods of tuning fluorescence typically employ tuning compositions that are not conducive to the development of multi-environment detection and anti-counterfeiting. In this study, lanthanide ions doped ferroelectric nanocomposite was exploited with external stimuli. The upconversion luminescence modification was preformed via both the thermal and electric fields. The anti-thermal quenching phenomenon was observed in the prepared nano-composite, which could effectively enhance the upconversion luminescence of lanthanide ions. Based on the electromechanical softness of the ferroelectric lattice, exceptional luminescence modification was realized through electric polarization. The luminescence modifications by thermal and electric fields exhibited excellent reversibility and non-volatility. These results provide unique insights into the development of integrated stimulus responsive smart devices, colorful display and advanced multi-mode sensing materials.
摘要
调节镧系离子发光特性在传感、多彩显示、信息传递、防伪等领域具有重要意义. 发光调控通常采用调控化学组分来实现, 然而化学调控法不利于发展多模式检测、多重信息防伪等. 本研究以镧系离子掺杂铁电纳米复合材料为研究对象, 在热场和电场两种外部环境刺激下实现增强发光. 在热场激励下样品呈现反猝灭现象, 升温有效地增强了镧系离子的上转换近红外发光. 同时基质中的铁电微晶晶格具有机电软弹性; 通过电场调节镧系离子周围的晶体场结构实现了显著的发光增强, 这种调控具有优异的可逆性和非易失性. 本研究表明, 可以通过热场和电场调控镧系离子掺杂多功能无机铁电体纳米复合材料的发光性质, 这为设计高度集成的发光传感器件和智能设备提供了重要参考, 特别是发展先进的多模式检测材料.
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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (61705214) and Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China (LY19E020004)
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Bai G and Pan E designed and engineered the samples; Pan E performed the measurement; Pan E and Bai G performed the data analysis and theoretical analysis All authors contributed to the general discussion and revision of the manuscript
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Er Pan obtained his BSc degree from Anhui University of Technology (2016) He is currently studying for a master’s degree at the College of Materials Science and Engineering, China Jiliang University His research focuses on luminescent sensing composite.
Gongxun Bai obtained his BSc degree from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2008), MSc degree from Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2011) and PhD degree from Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2016) Now he is a professor at the College of Materials Science and Engineering, China Jiliang University His research focuses on low-dimensional optoelectronic materials and devices.
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Pan, E., Bai, G., Ma, B. et al. Reversible enhanced upconversion luminescence by thermal and electric fields in lanthanide ions doped ferroelectric nanocomposites. Sci. China Mater. 63, 110–121 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40843-019-9472-2
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