Enhanced red-emitting and thermally stable 0.42Pb(Mg0.335Nb0.665)O3–0.26Pb(In0.5Nb0.5)O3–0.32PbTiO3: Eu3+ phosphor: Judd–Ofelt analysis
摘要
This research explores luminescent properties of Eu3+-doped 0.42Pb(Mg0.335Nb0.665)O3–0.26Pb(In0.5Nb0.5)O3–0.32PbTiO3 (PMINT:Eu3+) phosphors for red emission in lighting applications. PMINT: Eu3+ was synthesized via solid-state-route and characterized by XRD, confirming pure tetragonal phase. Excitation spectra at 615 nm emission showed broad charge-transfer-band at 323 nm and sharp f-f transitions of Eu3+. Emission spectra at 465 nm excitation revealed orange and red bands (591-650 nm). Judd–Ofelt analysis offered detailed insights into optical properties, predicting radiative transition probabilities, branching ratios, and lifetimes of excited Eu3+ states. High branching ratio for 5D0 → 7F2 transition (red emission-615 nm) indicates efficient conversion of absorbed energy into red light. This makes these phosphors highly suitable for applications requiring pure-red emission. The phosphors achieved > 90% color purity and exhibited high activation energy of 0.30 eV, suggesting excellent thermal stability. The intense blue excitation and narrow red emission make PMINT: Eu3+ phosphors suitable for LEDs, enhancing color accuracy in white LEDs, offering high-fidelity white light for various applications.