Journal of Cleaner Production
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2025
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IF 10
Tao Jiang,Ming Cheng,Yujiao Wang,Shaoqiang Guo,Wentao Zhou,Yafei Wang
The selective removal of neutron-absorbing fission products from spent nuclear fuel is critical for enhancing neutron economy and enabling efficient recycling. In this work, we present a novel two-step dry reprocessing strategy that integrates NH 3 /HCl gas mixture treatment with liquid Sn extraction to achieve phase-selective separation of Sm, Nd, Ru, Rh, and Pd from simulated U 3 O 8 -based spent fuel. Thermodynamic analysis and experimental validation reveal that decomposition of NH 4 Cl at elevated temperatures serves as the generator of NH 3 /HCl gas mixture capable of selectively chlorinating Sm 2 O 3 and Nd 2 O 3 into soluble chlorides while reducing U 3 O 8 to UO 2 and converting RuO 2 , Rh 2 O 3 , and PdO to their metallic states (Ru, Rh, Pd). Subsequent dissolution tests in LiCl-KCl confirm that Sm and Nd are almost completely removed, with chlorination efficiencies of nearly 100%, while uranium loss can be minimized by controlling direct NH 4 Cl contact. The coupled liquid Sn extraction at 1173 K enabled the recoveries of metallic Rh, Rh, and Pd with a promising extraction efficiency. This integrated approach significantly simplifies the partitioning of key neutron poisons (Sm, Nd, Ru, Rh, Pd) compared to conventional aqueous or pyrochemical routes, reduces secondary waste, and preserves uranium in its UO 2 form.
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核化学
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放射化学
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核燃料循环
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材料化学
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湿法冶金
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热力学分析
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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IF 5.1
Haochen Sun,Yingzhi Meng,Feifei Han,Silin Tang,Xiuyun Lei,Qingqing Ke,Dingyuan Wang,Yisong Bai,Biaolin Peng,Xue Chen,Xiang Niu,Shengguo Lu,Laijun Liu
Electrocaloric refrigeration technology has garnered significant attention due to its potential for next-generation solid-state cooling, which is miniaturized and efficient. However, achieving a substantial electrocaloric effect (ECE) and a wide working temperature range at low electric fields remains a challenge. In this study, a synergistic approach combining domain and defect engineering was used in transparent 0.88 Pb(Mg 1/3 Nb 2/3 )O 3 -0.12PbTiO 3 - x Sm(0.88PMN-0.12 PT- x Sm) ceramics to improve ECE and temperature stability. Finally, a notable adiabatic temperature change ( ΔT ) of 2.07 K in the x = 0.01 ceramic, with ΔT exceeding 1.0 K across a broad temperature range from 30 to 180 °C was achieved. Piezoresponse force microscopy (PFM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy revealed the presence of small domains and appropriate oxygen vacancies as contributors to the enhanced ECE and broad operation temperature range. This work introduces a promising candidate material for electrocaloric refrigeration.
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材料科学
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物理学
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JOURNAL OF STRUCTURAL CHEMISTRY
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2017
·Vol. 58
·期 7
·1472-1476
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IF 0.472
Li L.,Yuan F.
The reaction of LnCl3 with Na3salmp/H3salmp (H3salmp = 2-bis(salicylidieneamino)methyl-phenol) affords [LnNa(salmp)(sal)]2 (Ln = Sm(I), Er(II); sal = salicylaldehydato) complexes being different from the known Ln-salmp complex of [Sm(salmp)(THF)]2. In the reaction, the cleavage of C=N bonds happens in H3salmp, and the regenerated salicylaldehydato anion arises and takes part in the coordination. Both complexes are characterized by elemental analysis, IR spectroscopy, and X-ray crystallography.
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无机化学
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配位化学
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晶体学
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2025
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IF 6.3
Jingfang Tong,Weijie Lin,Ruixin Guo,Zhongzheng Deng,Haitao Zhou,Shu Guo,Xiaojun Kuang
Strong magnetic anisotropy in low-dimensional magnets leads to a significant rotating magnetocaloric effect, presenting new opportunities for the exploration of more efficient and streamlined refrigeration systems. In this study, we have successfully synthesized a series of centimeter-scale rare-earth-containing fluorocarbonates, K 4 RE 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 ( RE = Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, and Dy) through a supercritical hydrothermal method, featuring unique RE 2 O 12 F 4 magnetic dimers. The above materials' fundamental magnetism has been systematically investigated, and no long-range magnetic transitions were captured above 1.8 K. Based on the low-temperature specific heat results, the long-range magnetic ordering was found around 0.84 K and 0.97 K for K 4 Tb 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 and K 4 Dy 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 , respectively. Furthermore, the anisotropic magnetism of K 4 Tb 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 and K 4 Dy 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 reveals significant magneto-crystalline anisotropy, with the magnetic field ( B ) aligned along the RE 2 O 12 F 4 magnetic dimer, which acts as the easy magnetic axis. The maximum rotating field entropy change, − Δ S R max for K 4 Tb 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 reaches approximately 9 J kg -1 K -1 around 17 K, while for K 4 Dy 2 (CO 3 ) 3 F 4 , it is approximately 5.5 J kg -1 K -1 near 11 K, both under a 7 T field applied along the c -axis. These findings highlight the potential of these compounds for magnetic refrigeration applications through a rotating crystallographic direction.
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材料科学
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物理学
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Nano Energy
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2025
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IF 17.1
Yaning Xu,Chong Guo,Weiqi Qian,Chris R. Bowen,Ya Yang
Ferroelectric materials, owing to their unique optoelectronic effect and intrinsic polarization fields, are capable of accurately extract image features in outdoor lighting environments, which is highly challenging in machine vision systems. However, conventional ferroelectric-based vision sensors, confined to image sensing, incur latency and additional power consumption during data transmission. Here we report a dual-mode vision sensor based on a ferroelectric Bi x Sm 2-x O 3 film that achieves high-contrast imaging and storage functionalities. By strategically leveraging the photoelectric effect and the heat-sensitive characteristic of the ferroelectric polarization field, the polarization intensity of the ferroelectric film can be precisely modulated to achieve time-scale controllable photocurrent reversal, thereby significantly enhancing imaging contrast, while exploiting the non-volatile nature of the ferroelectric polarization to achieve an image storage functionality. The developed sensor array facilitates accurate extraction of target shape features, enabling high-contrast imaging in uneven light conditions. This integrated sensing-memory architecture establishes a new paradigm for robust machine vision systems operating in challenging environmental conditions.
研究领域:
光电子学
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铁电器件
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图像传感器
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机器视觉
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智能传感系统
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INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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2023
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IF 4.6
Nan Zhang,Shan-Shan Han,Yun Xie,Da-Li Chen,Wen-Dong Yao,Xiao Huang,Wenlong Liu,Sheng-Ping Guo
Rare-earth (RE) chalcogenide borates are very rarely discovered in view of the difficulties in synthesis though they have demonstrated attractive physical performances. Here, the first mixed RE chalcogenide borates Eu5.4Sm3.6MgS2B20O41 (1) and Eu3Gd6MgS2B20O41 (2) are synthesized by combining RE, sulfur, and borate ions into one structure. They crystallize in the centrosymmetric hexagonal space group P63/m, and their 3D honeycomb-like {[B20O41]22–}∞ open frameworks are built by [B6O9(O0.5)6]6– and [B7O13(O0.5)3]8– polyanionic clusters and consolidated by Mg2+ ions; both of which are formed by BO4 tetrahedra and BO3 planar triangles. The coordination modes of RE ions are rare REO6S2 bicapped trigonal prisms and REO8S irregular polyhedra, and their band gaps are determined to be 2.25 and 2.22 eV, respectively. They exhibit antiferromagnetic interactions and distinct photocurrent responses. The corresponding theoretical calculations are also performed. The study of 1 and 2 perhaps stimulates interest in exploring new functional RE chalcogenide borates.
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无机化学
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材料科学
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固态化学
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功能材料
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晶体学
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Journal of Materials Chemistry A
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2025
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IF 9.5
Fei-Fei Lu,Jia-Hong Li,Qi Ma,Changjiu Li,Venkataraman Thangadurai,Chengxin Li
Metal-supported solid oxide fuel cells (MS-SOFCs) exhibit numerous advantages, including thermal cycle stability, rapid start-up and lower costs. However, the slow oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) at the cathode, especially at intermediate-low temperatures, poses a critical challenge to the development of MS-SOFCs. Here, we report a synergistic effect of co-doping in a cation-ordered double perovskite type material, Sm(Ba0.5Sr0.5)Co2-xFexO5+δ (SBSCFx), which has enhanced catalytic activity for ORR and chemical compatibility with Ce0.9Gd0.1O2-δ (GDC). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and thermogravimetric analysis were used to examine how Fe-doping in SBSCFx impacts the functional properties. A composite cathode with GDC was further prepared to enhance thermal compatibility with GDC, which effectively reduces the thermal expansion of the SBSCFx cathode from 23.35×10-6 K-1 to 15.04×10-6 K-1. The electrochemical results of symmetrical cells and the DRT fitting analysis demonstrate that the SBSCFx-GDC composite cathode exhibits strong ORR activity. Notably, the SBSCF10-GDC composite cathode achieves a remarkably low polarization resistance of 0.05 Ω·cm² at 650°C. The metal-supported single cell with SBSCF10-GDC cathode exhibited an open-circuit voltage of 0.85 V and showed a peak power density of 833 mW cm-² at 650℃. Furthermore, its stability during long-term cell operation highlights its potential as a cathode for intermediate-low temperature metal-supported SOFCs.
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能源材料科学
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电化学工程
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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IF 5.1
Yaochen Si,Lingfeng Li,Ruida Wang,Songting Zhang,Yingnan Cao,Hongyu Li,Shixian Zhao,Hongxia Li,Jing Feng
With the development of high power and high thrust-weight ratio aeronautics and astronautics, aircraft engines and gas turbine technology, the development of thermal barrier coating (TBCs) material is an enormous challenge, which requires both high temperature stability and resistance to molten calcium-magnesium-aluminosilicate (CMAS) corrosion. In this study, five high-entropy rare-earth tantalate (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 (Re=Y, Gd, Dy, Ce, Sm, La, Yb) ceramics were prepared by high temperature solid state reaction. The phase composition, microstructure, thermophysical and mechanical properties and CMAS corrosion resistance of the obtained high-entropy (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics were systematically investigated. The as-prepared five high-entropy rare-earth tantalate (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics had monoclinic structure and uniform composition. The five (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics all had lower Young’s modulus (135.06∼158.63 GPa), Vickers hardness (3.7∼6.2 GPa), fracture toughness (2.30-2.80 MPa·m 1/2 ) and brittleness index (1.45-2.53 μm –1/2 ) than that of YSZ. The thermal expansion rate and thermal expansion coefficients of the five (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics were close to each other but showed higher value than that of single RETaO 4 (RE= Gd, Dy, Sm or Y) and lower value than that of YSZ. The thermal diffusivities and thermal conductivity of the five (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics were lower than that of YSZ, YTaO 4 and GdTaO 4 at all temperature. During molten CMAS corrosion, CMAS melt diffused into the (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics and then corroded (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 grains, thereby forming a corrosion area composed of reaction layer and penetration layer. The CaO in penetrated CMAS melt could react with Ta element in (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics to generate Ca 2 Ta 2 O 7 in the reaction layer and reduce the content of CaO in the penetrated CMAS melt, which increased the viscosity of the CMAS melt and inhibited the further penetration of CMAS into the ceramics. Based on the obtained results, the CMAS corrosion of (5RE 0.2 )TaO 4 ceramics was primarily controlled by the Ca 2 Ta 2 O 7 formation and the CMAS penetration.
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材料科学
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航空工程
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2025
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IF 5.6
Taoyi Lu,Xingmin Feng,Zhiqin Wen,Li Tang,Suzhen Kang,Jiyuan Huang,Gaoxiang Wei,Siyi Huang,Defeng Long,Sheng Wang
In this study, (Ce 0.2 Zr 0.2 La 0.2 Yb 0.2 Ln 0.2 )O 2- δ (Ln = Er, Y, Sm; labelled as H-Er, H-Y, H-Sm) high-entropy fluorite oxides (HEFOs) are designed by standard deviation and first-principles calculation. These HEFOs are subsequently synthesized via solid-phase reaction method, and the phase formation, microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties of the three samples have been systematically investigated. The results show that the three samples, exhibiting a single-phase fluorite structure, are successfully prepared after sintering at 1600 °C, and all the elements are uniformly distributed with no elemental segregation and agglomeration. The calculated δ of H-Er, H-Y and H-Sm are 0.3399, 0.3668 and 0.3458, respectively, so the chemical formula of three HEFOs are (Ce 0.2 Zr 0.2 La 0.2 Yb 0.2 Er 0.2 )O 1.6601 , (Ce 0.2 Zr 0.2 La 0.2 Yb 0.2 Y 0.2 )O 1.6332 and (Ce 0.2 Zr 0.2 La 0.2 Yb 0.2 Sm 0.2 )O 1.6542 , respectively. Additionally, the effects of rare earth ions (Er, Y and Sm) on the hardness, Young's modulus and thermal conductivity of HEFOs are analyzed. H-Y exhibits the highest hardness value and largest Young's modulus among the three HEFOs, primarily due to the largest mean acoustic velocity and cohesion energy in absolute value, smallest AGS and average bond lengths. The thermal conductivities ( κ ) of the three samples are only 1.465–1.598 W m −1 K −1 at 1000 °C. Furthermore, the thermal conductivities of the three samples are significantly lower than that of 8YSZ within the temperature range from 25 °C to 1000 °C, and H-Sm exhibits the lowest thermal conductivity in this temperature range. Consequently, they are anticipated to have promising applications in the field of thermal barrier coatings (TBCs).
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材料科学
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固体力学
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计算材料学
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Journal of Proteomics
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2024
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IF 2.8
Jiajia Li,Dongzhen Liu,Man Cui,Zhentong Wei
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) has a high death rate and poor prognosis. The main causes of poor prognosis are asymptomatic early disease, no effective screening method at present, and advanced disease. Changes in cellular metabolism are characteristic of cancer, and plasma metabolome analysis can be used to identify biomarkers. In this study, we used Q Exactive liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS, QE) to compare the differentiation between plasma samples (22 HGSOC samples and 22 normal samples). In total, we detected 124 metabolites, and an orthogonal partial least-squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) model was useful to distinguish HGSOC patients from healthy controls. Choline, 25-hydroxyvitamin D2, and sphingomyelin (d18:0/16:1(9Z) (OH))/SM(d18:0/16:1(9Z) (OH)) showed significantly differential plasma levels in HGSOC patients under the conditions of variable importance in projection (VIP) > 1, p < 0.05 using Student's t - test, and fold change (FC) ≥ 1.5 or ≤ 0.667. Metabolic pathway analysis can provide valuable information to enhance the understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of HGSOC. In conclusion, the Q Exactive LC/MS/MS method validation-based plasma metabolomics approach may have potential as a convenient screening method for HGSOC and may be a method to monitor tumor recurrence in patients with HGSOC after surgery Significance High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) has a high death rate and poor prognosis. The main causes of poor prognosis are asymptomatic early disease, no effective screening method at present, and advanced disease. Changes in cellular metabolism are characteristic of cancer, and plasma metabolome analysis can be used to identify biomarkers. In this study, we used Q Exactive liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS, QE) to compare the differentiation between plasma samples (20 HGSOC samples and 20 normal samples). In total, we detected 124 metabolites, and an orthogonal partial least-squares-discriminant analysis (OPLS-DA) model was useful to distinguish HGSOC patients from healthy controls. Choline, 25-hydroxyvitamin D2, and sphingomyelin (d18:0/16:1(9Z) (OH))/SM(d18:0/16:1(9Z) (OH)) showed significantly differential plasma levels in HGSOC patients under the conditions of variable importance in projection (VIP) > 1, p < 0.05 using Student's t- test, and fold change (FC) ≥ 1.5 or ≤ 0.667. Metabolic pathway analysis can provide valuable information to enhance the understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of HGSOC. In conclusion, the Q Exactive LC/MS/MS method validation-based plasma metabolomics approach may have potential as a convenient screening method for HGSOC and may be a method to monitor tumor recurrence in patients with HGSOC after surgery.
研究领域:
癌症生物学
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代谢组学
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临床化学
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肿瘤学
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高影响因子
OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2024
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IF 3.8
Mengran Ouyang,Huimin Du,Jiahao Wu,Shanshan Hu,Jun Yang
KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :Ln 3+ (Ln = Ce, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Dy/Eu, Yb/Ho, Yb/Er, Yb/Tm) phosphors were synthesized by high temperature solid state method. Doping the KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 matrix with 5%Dy 3+ ions resulted in white light emission under 345 nm excitation. The calculated color temperature (CCT) of this white light is 5523 K, indicating as positive white light. It was found that the luminous intensity of the obtained KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :5%Dy 3+ at 200 °C was 76.80 % of that at room temperature, showing good thermal stability as well as possibility of application in white LED. Under the excitation at 392 nm, the fluorescence quantum yield of KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :10%Eu 3+ is 79.92 %. Energy transfer between Dy 3+ and Eu 3+ is observed in KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :Dy 3+ /Eu 3+ samples, with identified mechanism as the quadrupole-quadrupole interaction. Tunable luminescence ranging from white to yellow then to orange-red is achieved by adjusting the doping concentration of Eu 3+ in KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :5%Dy 3+ , x%Eu 3+ . Under the excitation of 980 nm near-infrared light, the prepared KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :Yb 3+ /Ho 3+ , KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :Yb 3+ /Er 3+ and KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 :Yb 3+ /Tm 3+ samples showed up-conversion emissions of red, yellow and blue, respectively, with two-photon processes. In KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 matrix, multi-color and multi-security marks were successfully prepared by utilizing up/down conversion luminescence characteristics, which obtained good anti-counterfeiting effect and improved anti-counterfeiting security. Therefore, the obtained KSrGd(PO 4 ) 2 : Ln 3+ phosphors exhibit promising application prospects in the fields of WLED and multiple anti-counterfeiting.
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材料科学
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光学
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