Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED
To address the issue of the lack of red light in traditional Ce<sup>3+</sup>: YAG-encapsulated blue LED white light systems, we utilized spark plasma sintering (SPS) to prepare spinel-based Cr<sup>3+</sup>-doped red phosphor ceramics. Through phase and spectral analysis, the...
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| description | To address the issue of the lack of red light in traditional Ce<sup>3+</sup>: YAG-encapsulated blue LED white light systems, we utilized spark plasma sintering (SPS) to prepare spinel-based Cr<sup>3+</sup>-doped red phosphor ceramics. Through phase and spectral analysis, the SPS-sintered ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor ceramic exhibits good density, and Cr<sup>3+</sup> is incorporated into [AlO<sub>6</sub>] octahedra as a red emitting center. We analyzed the reasons behind the narrow-band emission and millisecond-level lifetime of ZAO: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup>, attributing it to the four-quadrupole interaction mechanism as determined through concentration quenching modeling. Additionally, we evaluated the thermal conductivity and thermal quenching performance of the ceramic. The weak electron-phonon coupling (EPC) effects and emission from antisite defects at 699 nm provide positive assistance in thermal quenching. At a high temperature of 150 °C, the thermal conductivity reaches up to 14 W·m<sup>−1</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>, and the 687 nm PL intensity is maintained at around 70% of room temperature. Furthermore, the internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of ZAO: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor ceramic can reach 78%. When encapsulated with Ce<sup>3+</sup>: YAG for a 450 nm blue LED, it compensates for the lack of red light, adjusts the color temperature, and improves the color rendering index (R9). This provides valuable insights for the study of white light emitting diodes (WLEDs). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9418787024a644d992ebcb5e80b0c2ee2024-04-12T13:22:07ZengMDPI AGMaterials1996-19442024-04-01177161010.3390/ma17071610Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLEDWenchao Ji0Xueke Xu1Ming Qiang2Aihuan Dun3Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 899 Huiwang East Road, Shanghai 201800, ChinaShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 899 Huiwang East Road, Shanghai 201800, ChinaShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 899 Huiwang East Road, Shanghai 201800, ChinaShanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 899 Huiwang East Road, Shanghai 201800, ChinaTo address the issue of the lack of red light in traditional Ce<sup>3+</sup>: YAG-encapsulated blue LED white light systems, we utilized spark plasma sintering (SPS) to prepare spinel-based Cr<sup>3+</sup>-doped red phosphor ceramics. Through phase and spectral analysis, the SPS-sintered ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor ceramic exhibits good density, and Cr<sup>3+</sup> is incorporated into [AlO<sub>6</sub>] octahedra as a red emitting center. We analyzed the reasons behind the narrow-band emission and millisecond-level lifetime of ZAO: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup>, attributing it to the four-quadrupole interaction mechanism as determined through concentration quenching modeling. Additionally, we evaluated the thermal conductivity and thermal quenching performance of the ceramic. The weak electron-phonon coupling (EPC) effects and emission from antisite defects at 699 nm provide positive assistance in thermal quenching. At a high temperature of 150 °C, the thermal conductivity reaches up to 14 W·m<sup>−1</sup>·K<sup>−1</sup>, and the 687 nm PL intensity is maintained at around 70% of room temperature. Furthermore, the internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of ZAO: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor ceramic can reach 78%. When encapsulated with Ce<sup>3+</sup>: YAG for a 450 nm blue LED, it compensates for the lack of red light, adjusts the color temperature, and improves the color rendering index (R9). This provides valuable insights for the study of white light emitting diodes (WLEDs).https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1610phosphor ceramicWLEDspinelCr<sup>3+</sup> |
| spellingShingle | Wenchao Ji Xueke Xu Ming Qiang Aihuan Dun Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED Materials phosphor ceramic WLED spinel Cr<sup>3+</sup> |
| title | Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED |
| title_full | Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED |
| title_fullStr | Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED |
| title_full_unstemmed | Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED |
| title_short | Spinel-Based ZnAl<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>: 0.5%Cr<sup>3+</sup> Red Phosphor Ceramics for WLED |
| title_sort | spinel based znal sub 2 sub o sub 4 sub 0 5 cr sup 3 sup red phosphor ceramics for wled |
| topic | phosphor ceramic WLED spinel Cr<sup>3+</sup> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/17/7/1610 |
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