Red-emission （Y0.95Eu0.05）2O3 submicron spheres and microplates were selectively obtained via hydrothermal precursor synthesis （150 °C, 12 h） followed by calcination at 1000 °C. Characterizations of the ...Red-emission （Y0.95Eu0.05）2O3 submicron spheres and microplates were selectively obtained via hydrothermal precursor synthesis （150 °C, 12 h） followed by calcination at 1000 °C. Characterizations of the products were carried out by combined means of XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM and PL analysis. The precursors could be modulated from basic-carbonate submicron spheres to normal carbonate microplates by increasing the molar ratio of urea to Y＋Eu from 10 to 40-100. The resultant oxides largely retain their respective precursor morphologies at 1000 °C, but morphology confined crystal growth was observed for the microplates, yielding more enhanced exposure of the （400） facets. Both the （Y0.95Eu0.05）2O3 spheres and microplates exhibit nearly identical positions of the PL bands and similar asymmetry factors of luminescence [I（5D0→7F2）/I（5D0→7F1）, ～11] under 250 nm excitation, but the microplates show a significantly strong red emission at ～613 nm （ ～1.33 times that of the spheres） owing to their larger particle size and denser packing of primary phosphor crystallites.展开更多
Metallomesogens Ln（bta）3L2 （Ln^3＋： La^3＋, Eu^3＋, and Ho^3＋; bta： benzoyltrifluoroacetonate; L： Schiff base） were prepared. Photoacoustic （PA） spectroscopy was used to study physicochemical properties of t...Metallomesogens Ln（bta）3L2 （Ln^3＋： La^3＋, Eu^3＋, and Ho^3＋; bta： benzoyltrifluoroacetonate; L： Schiff base） were prepared. Photoacoustic （PA） spectroscopy was used to study physicochemical properties of the liquid crystalline metal complexes. In the region of ligand absorption, PA intensity increases for Eu（bta）3L2, La（bta）3L2, and Ho（bta）3L2, in that order. It is found that the PA intensity of the ligand bears a relation to the intramolecular energy transfer process. For the first time, phase transitions of Eu（bta）3L2 from glass state to smectic A （SmA） phase and SmA phase to isotropic liquid are monitored by PA and fluorescence （FL） spectroscopy from two aspects： nonradiative and radiative transitions. The results show that PA technique may serve as a new tool for investigating the spectral properties and phase transitions of liquid crystals containing metal ions.展开更多
Isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviors of pure and yttrium-implanted nickel were studied at 1 000℃ in air. The oxide scales formed on nickel substrates were performed using SEM and TEM. It was found that Y-implant...Isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviors of pure and yttrium-implanted nickel were studied at 1 000℃ in air. The oxide scales formed on nickel substrates were performed using SEM and TEM. It was found that Y-implantation greatly improved the anti-oxidation ability of nickel both in isothermal and cyclic oxidizing experiments. Laser Raman microscopy was also used to study the stress status of oxide scales formed on nickel with and without yttrium. The main reason for the improvement in anti-oxidation and adhesion of oxide scale was Y-implantation greatly reduced the grain size of NiO and lowered the compressive stress within the scale. Yttrium implantation enhanced the adhesion of protective NiO oxide scale formed on nickel substrate.展开更多
Average L-shell fluorescence yields of some rare earth elements were determined using HPGe detector employing reflection geometry set up. Target atoms were excited using 59.5 keV gamma rays emerging from Am-241 source...Average L-shell fluorescence yields of some rare earth elements were determined using HPGe detector employing reflection geometry set up. Target atoms were excited using 59.5 keV gamma rays emerging from Am-241 source of strength 300 mCi. Background radiation and multiple scattering effects were minimized by properly shielding the detector. The elemental foils of uniform thickness and 99.9% purity were used in the present investigation. The fluorescent spectra were recorded in a 16 K multichannel - analyzer. The data were carefully analyzed and average L-shell fluorescence yields were calculated. The resulting yield values are compared with the available experimental and theoretical values.展开更多
Recently, the demand for REEs （rare earth elements） has been heavily increasing, as they are used in many high-tech products （e.g., because of their specific magnetic behavior）. As a result, the supply situation f...Recently, the demand for REEs （rare earth elements） has been heavily increasing, as they are used in many high-tech products （e.g., because of their specific magnetic behavior）. As a result, the supply situation for REEs is worsening and the world market is depending on Chinese exports, so that it may be worthwhile to recycle e-waste （electronic waste） in European countries. This article describes an analytical method to analyze REEs in different kinds of e-waste with the help of a simultaneous ICP-OES （ICP optical emission spectrometer）. The task is challenging because samples show significant differences in terms of major, minor and trace element concentrations. Depending on the field of application, the level of matrix elements and target elements differs completely, resulting in a wide variety of spectral interferences. The method presented in this article allows an accurate quantification of REEs as well as a high sample throughput. In addition to REEs, other elements of economic interest can be determined in the same way. The development of a sample preparation process is another important issue and considered as well.展开更多
Polarized upconversion luminescence(UCL)of lanthanide-doped micro/nano-crystals has shown great promise in single-particle tracking and super-resolution bioimaging.However,because of the spectral line broadening and m...Polarized upconversion luminescence(UCL)of lanthanide-doped micro/nano-crystals has shown great promise in single-particle tracking and super-resolution bioimaging.However,because of the spectral line broadening and multiple sites of lanthanide in upconversion particles(UCPs),the crystal-field(CF)polarization components of UCL are usually undistinguishable.Herein,we report the linearly polarized UCL in LiLuF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) single microcrystals with resolvable CF transition lines and a polarization degree up to 0.82.The CF levels and CF transition lines of Er^(3+),as well as their emission polarization anisotropy,are unraveled for the first time through low-temperature and high-resolution photoluminescence(PL)and UCL spectroscopies.By taking advantage of the well-resolved and highly-polarized CF transition lines of Er^(3+),we demonstrate the application of LiLuF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) single microcrystals as anisotropic UCL probes for orientation tracking.These findings provide fundamental insights into the polarization anisotropy of UCL in lanthanide-doped single particles,thus laying a foundation for the future design of anisotropic luminescent probes towards versatile applications.展开更多
基金Projects (50172030, 50972025, 50990303, 51172038) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject supported by the Liaoning BaiQianWan Talents Program, China+1 种基金Projects (N110802001, N100702001) supported by the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities, ChinaProject supported by the China Scholarship Council
文摘Red-emission （Y0.95Eu0.05）2O3 submicron spheres and microplates were selectively obtained via hydrothermal precursor synthesis （150 °C, 12 h） followed by calcination at 1000 °C. Characterizations of the products were carried out by combined means of XRD, FT-IR, FE-SEM and PL analysis. The precursors could be modulated from basic-carbonate submicron spheres to normal carbonate microplates by increasing the molar ratio of urea to Y＋Eu from 10 to 40-100. The resultant oxides largely retain their respective precursor morphologies at 1000 °C, but morphology confined crystal growth was observed for the microplates, yielding more enhanced exposure of the （400） facets. Both the （Y0.95Eu0.05）2O3 spheres and microplates exhibit nearly identical positions of the PL bands and similar asymmetry factors of luminescence [I（5D0→7F2）/I（5D0→7F1）, ～11] under 250 nm excitation, but the microplates show a significantly strong red emission at ～613 nm （ ～1.33 times that of the spheres） owing to their larger particle size and denser packing of primary phosphor crystallites.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China （No.10574073 and No.10574071）. Financial support by the K. U. Leuven （No.GOA 03/03） is gratefully acknowledged.
文摘Metallomesogens Ln（bta）3L2 （Ln^3＋： La^3＋, Eu^3＋, and Ho^3＋; bta： benzoyltrifluoroacetonate; L： Schiff base） were prepared. Photoacoustic （PA） spectroscopy was used to study physicochemical properties of the liquid crystalline metal complexes. In the region of ligand absorption, PA intensity increases for Eu（bta）3L2, La（bta）3L2, and Ho（bta）3L2, in that order. It is found that the PA intensity of the ligand bears a relation to the intramolecular energy transfer process. For the first time, phase transitions of Eu（bta）3L2 from glass state to smectic A （SmA） phase and SmA phase to isotropic liquid are monitored by PA and fluorescence （FL） spectroscopy from two aspects： nonradiative and radiative transitions. The results show that PA technique may serve as a new tool for investigating the spectral properties and phase transitions of liquid crystals containing metal ions.
文摘Isothermal and cyclic oxidation behaviors of pure and yttrium-implanted nickel were studied at 1 000℃ in air. The oxide scales formed on nickel substrates were performed using SEM and TEM. It was found that Y-implantation greatly improved the anti-oxidation ability of nickel both in isothermal and cyclic oxidizing experiments. Laser Raman microscopy was also used to study the stress status of oxide scales formed on nickel with and without yttrium. The main reason for the improvement in anti-oxidation and adhesion of oxide scale was Y-implantation greatly reduced the grain size of NiO and lowered the compressive stress within the scale. Yttrium implantation enhanced the adhesion of protective NiO oxide scale formed on nickel substrate.
文摘Average L-shell fluorescence yields of some rare earth elements were determined using HPGe detector employing reflection geometry set up. Target atoms were excited using 59.5 keV gamma rays emerging from Am-241 source of strength 300 mCi. Background radiation and multiple scattering effects were minimized by properly shielding the detector. The elemental foils of uniform thickness and 99.9% purity were used in the present investigation. The fluorescent spectra were recorded in a 16 K multichannel - analyzer. The data were carefully analyzed and average L-shell fluorescence yields were calculated. The resulting yield values are compared with the available experimental and theoretical values.
文摘Recently, the demand for REEs （rare earth elements） has been heavily increasing, as they are used in many high-tech products （e.g., because of their specific magnetic behavior）. As a result, the supply situation for REEs is worsening and the world market is depending on Chinese exports, so that it may be worthwhile to recycle e-waste （electronic waste） in European countries. This article describes an analytical method to analyze REEs in different kinds of e-waste with the help of a simultaneous ICP-OES （ICP optical emission spectrometer）. The task is challenging because samples show significant differences in terms of major, minor and trace element concentrations. Depending on the field of application, the level of matrix elements and target elements differs completely, resulting in a wide variety of spectral interferences. The method presented in this article allows an accurate quantification of REEs as well as a high sample throughput. In addition to REEs, other elements of economic interest can be determined in the same way. The development of a sample preparation process is another important issue and considered as well.
基金supported by the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(CAS,XDB20000000)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(U1805252,21875250,11774345,12074379,21771185,12074380,and 21975257)+1 种基金the Youth Innovation Promotion Association of the CAS(2020305)the Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province(2020I0037).
文摘Polarized upconversion luminescence(UCL)of lanthanide-doped micro/nano-crystals has shown great promise in single-particle tracking and super-resolution bioimaging.However,because of the spectral line broadening and multiple sites of lanthanide in upconversion particles(UCPs),the crystal-field(CF)polarization components of UCL are usually undistinguishable.Herein,we report the linearly polarized UCL in LiLuF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) single microcrystals with resolvable CF transition lines and a polarization degree up to 0.82.The CF levels and CF transition lines of Er^(3+),as well as their emission polarization anisotropy,are unraveled for the first time through low-temperature and high-resolution photoluminescence(PL)and UCL spectroscopies.By taking advantage of the well-resolved and highly-polarized CF transition lines of Er^(3+),we demonstrate the application of LiLuF_(4):Yb^(3+)/Er^(3+) single microcrystals as anisotropic UCL probes for orientation tracking.These findings provide fundamental insights into the polarization anisotropy of UCL in lanthanide-doped single particles,thus laying a foundation for the future design of anisotropic luminescent probes towards versatile applications.
