Photoluminescence studies on Sm3+ doped Li4Zn(PO4)2 phosphor
摘要
A novel Li4Zn(PO4)2 phosphor compound was synthesized using the renowned combustion synthesis method. The crystal structure and morphology of as-prepared phosphors were carefully examined along with their emission and excitation behaviors and decay profiles. The presence of constituent elements was also confirmed by energy-dispersive X‑ray spectroscopy. Photoluminescence studies revealed a noteworthy relationship between the emission intensity and the concentration of dopant Sm3+. Synthesized phosphors exhibited a remarkably intense narrow-band orange-red emission, peak at 597 nm when excited at 401 nm. The average lifetime of phosphors was found to be 1.11 ms. Furthermore, the chromaticity (CIE-Commission Internationale de I’Eclairage) coordinates of phosphors were accurately positioned in the red region, suggesting their suitability for lighting and display applications that require red-emitting materials. Overall, this novel Li4Zn(PO4)2 phosphor exhibited promising luminescent properties, making it a potential candidate for various applications in lighting, displays, and other optoelectronic devices.