New generation fluorophores, also termed upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs), have the
ability to convert near infrared radiations with lower energy into visible radiations with higher …

Nanophosphors have been extensively investigated during the last decade due to their
application potential for various high-performance displays and devices. These act as a …

Oxygen is ubiquitous in nature and essential for almost all living systems. It is of highest
significance in areas such as physiology, biology, biotechnology, food science, and in …

The effects of size and europium concentration on photoluminescence properties of
La2O2S: Eu3+ nanocrystals (∼ 20 nm) and the corresponding bulk were studied. The …

Persistent luminescence (PeL) materials find many applications nowadays, such as in
emergency lighting, medical imaging, and enhancement of solar cell devices. However, the …

In this work, the microwave-assisted solid-state (MASS) synthesis is reported as a rapid, cost-
effective and environmental-friendly way to prepare Gd 2 O 2 S: Tb 3+ X-ray scintillation …

La2O2S: Yb, Pr nanometer phosphor have been prepared by a novel ethanol-assistant
solution combustion (EASC) method in ethanol–water solution medium via a relatively mild …

Abstract Y 2 O 2 S: Eu 3+ nanobelts were successfully prepared via electrospinning method
and sulfurization process using the as-prepared Y 2 O 3: Eu 3+ nanobelts and sulfur …

Abstract La 2 O 2 S: Er 3+, Yb 3+ nanocrystalline up-converting phosphors were synthesized
by a combustion method at low temperature, using ethanol as pre-ignition fuel and …