Nature Communications
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2025
·Vol. 16
·期 1
·1-10
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IF 15.7
Zhang Wen,Zheng Wei,Huang Ping,Yang Dengfeng,Shao Zhiqing,Zhang Wei,Zhang Hao,Xie Zhi,Xu Jin,Chen Xueyuan
Yb 3+ /Er 3+ activated upconversion (UC) materials have been widely applied in many advanced technologies owing to their high UC efficiency in the visible region. However, it is challenging to achieve efficient ultraviolet (UV) UC luminescence (UCL) in Yb 3+ /Er 3+ system, due to the dense energy levels of Er 3+ that impose deleterious nonradiative relaxation. Herein, we report a strategy to liberate the UV-UCL of Er 3+ based on the confined energy transfer in Yb 3+ /Er 3+ co-doped 0D Rb 3 InCl 6 with a low phonon energy and a large interionic distance. This facilitates the population of Er 3+ at the 4 G 11/2 state, which yields intense upconverted UV emission at 384 nm, with a much higher UV-to-green ratio ( I 384 / I 554 = 0.864) than that of traditional UC materials ( < 0.1). By leveraging the intense upconverted UV emission of Er 3+ , we demonstrate the application of Rb 3 InCl 6 :Yb 3+ /Er 3+ nanocrystals as a NIR-to-UV transducer for NIR-triggered anion exchange of CsPbX 3 perovskite nanocrystals with high efficiency and good controllability. These findings offer an approach for the exploration of novel UC materials via energy transfer and crystal lattice engineering towards versatile applications.
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稀土材料
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能量传递
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Journal of Physical Chemistry C
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2025
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IF 3.2
Zehui Chen,Mengyan Cao,Zhihui Rao,Xiao Gong
Lanthanide ion-doped metal halides are a promising class of fluorescent materials. In this paper, we investigated the optical properties and photophysical mechanism of Er3+, Yb3+-doped Cs2NaScCl6 phosphor. It was demonstrated that in both up-conversion (UC) and down-shifting emission modes, the increase of Yb3+ concentration resulted in enhancement of the 4F9/2 → 4I15/2 emission of Er3+ in Cs2NaScCl6. In particular, UC emission gradually shifts from green to yellow with the enhancement of the excitation power density observed in Yb3+-rich systems. The complex cross-relaxation behavior between Yb3+ and Er3+ results in these phenomena. New paradigms are provided for the development of multimodal and dynamic fluorescent anticounterfeiting materials.
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Laser & Photonics Reviews
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2024
·Vol. 18
·期 12
·2400786
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IF 9.8
Wang Wang,Jinqiu Yang,Bolin Ma,Haoyu Zhu,Yaqi Zhu,Yuexi Yi,Xiaodan Li,Qiqing Li,Haoran Chen,Bin Li,Xianggui Kong,Yulei Chang
Fluorescence/luminescence bioimaging, utilizing rare-earth doped nanocrystals (RENCs) within the NIR-IIb (1500–1700 nm) sub-window, has drawn interest for its deep penetration depth and superior resolution. Herein, Er 3+ /Yb 3+ couple is rationally designed in topologically arranged RENCs that facilitate a boosted 1530 nm emission of Er 3+ via premeditated Yb 3+ -mediated energy transfer processes under 808 nm excitation. To maximize this modulation effect for boosting 1530 nm emission, a regional active ions concentration and spatial regulation strategy is explored in the optimized concentration and core–shell–shell structure (NaErF 4 :20%Yb@NaYbF 4 :20%Er@NaYF 4 with a quantum yield of 16.46% in NIR-IIb region). Leveraging the superior emission and multi-wavelength excitation characteristics of the as-obtained nanocrystals, a NIR-IIb-based ratiometric fluorescence imaging measurement is achieved under 808 and 980 nm excitation, which cannot only show the 2D distribution of probes but also provide spatial depth information (range from 0 to 2.8 mm with a tissue depth resolution of 66 µm). The findings hold significant potential for advancing both vascular science and clinical medicine.
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生物医学工程
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材料科学
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光学成像
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CERAMIC SOCIETY
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2019
·Vol. 103
·期 1
·432-443
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IF 3.094
Weirong Wang,Guanliang Yu,Ruibin Wang,Chun Jiang
Here, we select simple Er 3+ -doped tellurite glass as model system to systematically explore the up-conversion, down-shifting mechanisms with different excitations (980 and 447 nm), respectively. We observe for the first time, to the best of our knowledge that tunable photo-luminescence occurs from green to red and NIR region, rather than merely from the long-accepted green to red region. Direct evidence of selective energy transfer mechanism is expounded in detail, and its potential applications are demonstrated. In addition, we provide evidence that the cross-relaxation process between dopant ions can enhance photo-luminescence in Er 3+ doped tellurite glasses with high dopant concentrations, whereas the crucial reason for emission decrease is the energy loss long-distance energy migration. These fundamental insights into the photophysical processes in heavily doped photonic glasses will broaden the applications of rare-earth-doped materials ranging from optical communications to medical imaging.
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SOLID STATE COMMUNICATIONS
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2016
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IF 1.458
Wentao Li,Xiangting Ren,Yanwei Huang,Zhenhai Yu,Zhongying Mi,Nobumichi Tamura,Xiaodong Li,Fang Peng,Lin Wang
Pressure-induced phase transformation and fluorescent properties of ErF 3 were investigated here using in-situ synchrotron X-ray diffraction and photoluminescence up to 32.1 GPa at room temperature. Results showed that ErF 3 underwent a reversible pressure-induced phase transition from the β-YF 3 –type to the fluocerite LaF 3 -type at 9.8 GPa. The bulk moduli B 0 for low- and high-pressure phases were determined to be 130 and 208 GPa, respectively. Photoluminescencent studies showed that new emission lines belonging to the transition of 2 H 11/2 → 4 I 15/2 , 4 S 3/2 → 4 I 15/2 , and 4 F 9/2 → 4 I 15/2 appeared during phase transition, suggesting pressure-induced electronic band splitting. Remarkably, significant pressure-induced enhancement of photoluminescence was observed, which was attributed to lattice distortion of the material under high pressure.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2019
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IF 8.355
Guomin Li,Bing Wang,Jian Zhang,Rui Wang,Huiling Liu
Through direct thermal condensation of a mixture of Er(NO 3 ) 3 ·5H 2 O and melamine at 550 °C for 2 h, a series of rare earth agent Er (III)-doped mesoporous g-C 3 N 4 (xECN, x = 1,2,3) with different Er content were successfully synthesized. XRD, solid-state 13 C CP/MAS, FT-IR, XPS, UV–Vis DRS, photocurrent, EIS, SEM, TEM, BET and Zeta potentials were used to characterize the phase, morphology, optical and surface properties of xECN photocatalysts. The photo-activities of xECN samples for degradation of Rhodamine B (RhB), tylosin (TYL) and tetracycline (TC) were enhanced compared with those of pure g-C 3 N 4 under the irradiation of simulated solar, and the 2ECN catalyst displayed the optimal degradation rate for all three organic pollutants. The UV–vis results demonstrated that Er doping narrowed the band gap while increasing the light harvesting ability, which improved the photocatalytic activity of g-C 3 N 4 catalyst. The leaching and toxicity tests were conducted with pakchoi seeds and Escherichia coli bacteria, demonstrating that the leaching toxicity of xECN could be ignored. Free radical capture tests were carried out to confirm the main active species for the degradation of RhB under the same experimental condition.
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JOURNAL OF SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY
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2016
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Wenjuan Bian,Wei Lu,Yushuang Qi,Xue Yu,Dacheng Zhou,Yong Yang,Jianbei Qiu,Xuhui Xu
The synergistic effect appeared due to the cooperative dual-wavelength excitation by near-infrared (NIR) and ultraviolet (UV) light in rare-earth doped nano-particles (NPs) is very important to improve solar cell efficiency. Herein, we studied the synergistic effect combined with the energy levels of Er 3+ ions and the defect states in KLu 2 F 7 NPs. The introduction of Ce 3+ ions in KLu 2 F 7 :16%Yb 3+ , 2%Er 3+ NPs results in significant improvement of synergistic effect by producing more vacancy defects ( V K ′ ) which serves as shallow traps. We verify unambiguously that the control of the defects distribution exerts a facile approach to promote the synergistic effect with the assistance of Ce 3+ ions doping.
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JOURNAL OF ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
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2021
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IF 4.464
Siyu Chen,Pan Liu,Yang Li,Mengyi Zhu,Yuan Dang,Yuanzhen Zhou
Rare earth elements Er doped CdWO 4 (Er-CdWO 4 ) nanorods were successfully prepared. The morphology, crystal structure, chemical environments and electrochemical properties of Er-CdWO 4 nanomaterials were regulated by changing the doping amount of Er. Scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) have shown that the introduction of moderate content of Er could optimize the morphology of CdWO 4 . X-ray diffraction (XRD) results suggested that the larger Er ions partially replaced the Cd ions in CdWO 4 nanocrystals and produced favorable lattice gaps and defects around the unit cell. The high-resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) of O 1 s and the enhanced peak intensity in electron spin resonance (EPR) declared that the doping of Er generated more oxygen vacancies in Er-CdWO 4 . Based on the physico-chemical characterizations, 0.5 wt% Er-CdWO 4 was confirmed to be the best electrocatalyst within the tested samples, which exhibited the fastest electron transfer performance and the strongest electrocatalytic capacity to BPA. Taking the low-cost and simply prepared Er-CdWO 4 with the optimal content of Er as the electrode modifier, a novel electrochemical sensor (Er-CdWO 4 /CPE) for BPA has been constructed for the first time, which exhibited the wide linear range from 0.01 to 6 μM and the limited detection of 0.003 μM, respectively. Moreover, satisfactory reproducibility, stability and anti-interference performance were also achieved on Er-CdWO 4 /CPE. Meanwhile, the proposed sensor successfully realized the determination of BPA spiked in local tap water samples.
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材料科学
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环境科学
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分析化学
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CARBOHYDRATE RESEARCH
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2022
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IF 2.975
Huifang Ren,Xiao-Yang Yue,Wen-Sheng Dong
We propose a new approach for the synergistically catalytic conversion of cellulose to levulinic acid (LA) in water by SO 3 H-functionalized ionic liquid (SFIL) and lanthanide chloride (LnCl 3 ). Compared with using 1-methyl-3-(3-sulfopropyl)imidazolium chloride ([MIMPS]Cl) only, the LA yield using [MIMPS]Cl and ErCl 3 increased by 14.4% and 13.6% at 50 mol% of IL and 30 mol% of IL, respectively. Moreover, the combined [MIMPS]Cl and ErCl 3 system can tolerate high concentrations of substrates and maintain high activity at eleven runs. We also investigated the effects of the cation structure of ionic liquids (alkyl chain length, hydroxyl groups on the side chains, and aromatic properties) on LA production. The observations can provide useful information for designing efficient ionic liquid catalysts for biomass utilization.
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生物质能
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催化科学
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MATERIALS RESEARCH BULLETIN
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2023
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IF 5.4
Xin Yang,Zhaopeng Zhang,Jiang Wu,Zhengrong Zhu,Tao Zhang,Ping He,Yongfeng Qi,Shang Xiang,Mengjie Bai,Xingyue Qi
Construction of heterojunction and formation of oxygen vacancy are effective methods to improve the performance of photocatalysts. In this work, Er 3+ -doped BiOIO 3 /g-C 3 N 4 photocatalyst with oxygen-rich vacancies was prepared by a simple hydrothermal and calcination method for the photocatalytic oxidation of elemental mercury. The structural properties of BiOIO 3 /g-C 3 N 4 /Er 3+ were analyzed by XRD, SEM and BET. The results showed that all samples exhibited good photocatalytic oxidation ability for Hg 0 under visible light irradiation. Among them, the photocatalyst with Er 3+ -doped BiOIO 3 /g-C 3 N 4 and then calcined has the highest removal efficiency of Hg 0 , which is 68.83%. This may be due to the increase of oxygen vacancy caused by Er 3+ doping, which enables the photocatalyst to have higher electron transfer rate and wider visible light absorption range. Finally, the possible mechanism of photocatalytic oxidation of gaseous elemental mercury with BiOIO 3 /g-C 3 N 4 /Er 3+ photocatalyst was proposed. This study provides some reference for the design and application of photocatalysts containing oxygen vacancies.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2024
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Peng Wang,Shiqi Zhong,Ying Wang,Liyao Zou,Fangyuan Yu,Cong Lin,Mei Lin,Min Gao,Chunlin Zhao,Xiao Wu,Chao Chen
The pursuit of high-performance piezo-photocatalysts through structural modifications has been a focal point of investigation within the realm of related scientific disciplines. In this study, we successfully designed Er-doped Bi 0.5 Na 0.5 TiO 3 –BaTiO 3 combined with rare earth ion doping and solid solution modification, and the prepared particles exhibited homogeneous grain sizes and optimized concentrations of oxygen vacancies ( O V ). The synergistic incorporation of O V (accelerator for catalytic reaction) and Er 3+ results in an impressive 12-fold enhancement of the piezo-photocatalytic rate when degrading the Rhodamine B dye. The optimal composition 0.96BNT-0.04BT-Er demonstrates outstanding electrochemical properties , including a superior photocurrent response and minimal impedance, highlighting its exceptional performance in piezo-photocatalysis. The fundamental enhancement in catalytic performance can be attributed to the reconfiguration of the band structure of 0.96BNT-0.04BT-Er, which has been meticulously calculated utilizing DRS and VB-XPS and the internal mechanism was explained in detail. This research serves as a source of inspiration for the investigation of solid solutions among piezo-photocatalysts and sheds light on the vital role of band structure in governing catalytic performance.
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OPTICAL MATERIALS
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2024
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Hui Wang,Hui Hu,Kevin Homewood,Yun Gao
Double perovskites have shown great potential in addressing the toxicity and instability concerns of lead halide perovskites for practical applications. However, the fabrication of high-quality double perovskite single crystals has remained challenging. Here, large Er-doped Cs 2 AgBiCl 6 single crystals (SCs) with a maximum dimension of 8 mm were successfully prepared using a solution temperature-lowering (STL) method. The photoluminescence (PL) spectra were excited by the lasers with energies below and above the band gap, and the origin of the abnormal PL peaks changing with temperature is explored. The photodetector made from the Er-doped Cs 2 AgBiCl 6 SCs shows a significantly enhanced light responsivity and detectivity in the wavelength range from 370 nm to 660 nm compared with the undoped one, with excellent environmental and radiation stability. It reveals that the Er ions can be successfully doped into double perovskite single crystal, benefiting the application to optoelectronic devices.
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