Synthesis and luminescence properties of BiPO4:Ce,Tb nanorods

• Published in: Journal of luminescence 2014-08, Vol.152, p.37-39
• Main Authors: Han, Xiumei, Zhang, Guiyuan, Qi, Xiwei, Wang, Xiaoqiang, Li, Mingya, Sun, Xudong, Chen, Wei
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Bismuth phosphates; Condensed matter: electronic structure, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties; Energy transfer; Exact sciences and technology; Luminescence; Nanorods; Optical properties and condensed-matter spectroscopy and other interactions of matter with particles and radiation; Physics; Solvothermal method
• ISSN: 0022-2313; 1872-7883
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jlumin.2014.01.002

This paper reports the synthesis and luminescence properties of rare earth doped BiPO4:Ce,Tb nanorods which were prepared via a solvothermal method. The nanorods are of hexagonal structure and they have intense luminescence. In Ce3+/Tb3+ co-doped nanorods, there is energy transfer from Ce3+ to Tb3+ which enhances the luminescence of Tb3+. These materials may find applications in solid state lighting and radiation detection. •For the first time, this paper reports the synthesis and luminescence properties of BiPO4:A (A=Eu3+, Ce3+, and Tb3+) nanorods.•The nanorods have intense luminescence from their dopants which can be used for lighting and sensing.•In Ce3+ and Tb3+ co-doped nanorods, there is energy transfer from Ce3+ to Tb3+ and this energy transfer can enhance the luminescence of Tb3+ in green emissions.•These nanomaterials may find applications for solid state lighting, displays and sensing technologies.