Slot-die coating has solidified its role as the preeminent industrial-scale deposition technique for perovskite photovoltaics,combining exceptional material utilization,direct compatibility with roll-to-roll productio...Slot-die coating has solidified its role as the preeminent industrial-scale deposition technique for perovskite photovoltaics,combining exceptional material utilization,direct compatibility with roll-to-roll production,and high-throughput capability.This review comprehensively surveys recent advances in slot-die-coated perovskite solar cells and modules,with a focused analysis on the governing principles behind the structure–property–performance relationship.We first deconstruct how coating methodologies—including one-step,two-step,and hybrid processes—dictate film morphology and crystalline quality.We then elaborate on perovskite ink engineering,emphasizing the critical role played by solvent selection and functional additives in controlling nucleation kinetics and crystal growth during large-area deposition.Furthermore,we examine innovative interface modulation strategies that enhance film integrity,suppress defects,and mitigate ion migration.A key distinctive feature of this review is its emphasis on advanced photoluminescence(PL)characterization techniques—such as in situ PL,PL imaging,and time-resolved PL—which provide unparalleled insights into crystallization pathways,defect distribution,and charge carrier dynamics.These tools are indispensable for mechanistic decoding and rational optimization of the slot-die process.Finally,we outline pressing research directions,highlighting the necessity to overcome persistent challenges in operational stability,efficiency–stability trade-offs,the establishment of unified stability assessment protocols,and manufacturing reproducibility to ultimately bridge the laboratory-to-fab gap and accelerate the commercialization of slot-die-coated perovskite solar modules.展开更多
A novel viologen-based photochromic coordination polymer,namely[Zn(CV)0.5(BDC)(H2O)]·2H2O(1),has been successfully constructed via solvothermal self-assembly of Zn2+ions with the 1,1′-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-...A novel viologen-based photochromic coordination polymer,namely[Zn(CV)0.5(BDC)(H2O)]·2H2O(1),has been successfully constructed via solvothermal self-assembly of Zn2+ions with the 1,1′-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-4,4′-bipyridinium((H2CV)2+)as a photo-responsive functional unit and terephthalic acid(H2BDC)as an auxiliary bridging ligand.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 features a 1D chain-like framework.Upon light irradiation,complex 1 exhibited a distinct photo-responsive color-changing behavior,transforming from colorless to blue.The blue-colored sample gradually faded and reverted to its original colorless state upon being placed in a dark environment at room temperature,demonstrating excellent reversible photochromic properties.On the basis of its photochromic performance,the application of this complex in ink-free printing has been explored.Furthermore,complex 1 emitted blue light under UV irradiation in a dark environment,revealing favorable photoluminescent characteristics.In addition,complex 1 possessed multiple photoswitchable properties.CCDC:2483052.展开更多
Incorporating rare-earth(RE3+)ions into lead-free halide double perovskites represents a promising str ategy for modulating their optical prope rties through energy transfer mechanisms.In this study,Dy3+ions wer...Incorporating rare-earth(RE3+)ions into lead-free halide double perovskites represents a promising str ategy for modulating their optical prope rties through energy transfer mechanisms.In this study,Dy3+ions were successfully incorporated into Cs2NaLuCl6:Sb3+double perovskites via a facile hydrothermal method.The synthesized crystals not only exhibit intense blue emission originating from self-trapped excitons(STEs)but also display effective Dy3+characteristic emissions,thereby broadening the emission spectrum from the visible to the near-infrared region.The energy transfer from STEs to Dy3+is confirmed and extends across various RE3+ions.Temperature-dependent photoluminescence spectra reveal insights into the excitation and emission processes,as well as thermal quenching mechanism.Additionally,the characteristic emissions of Dy3+demonstrate varied anti-thermal quenching behaviors,indicating the remarkable thermal stability of the synthesized crystals.The thermally coupled sublevels of Dy3+ions are employed to develop optical thermometers with notable sensitivity.Finally,the light-emitting diodes fabricated by encapsulating the optimized samples onto commercial chips highlight the great potential of Dy3+-doped Cs2NaLuCl6:Sb3+materials for photoelectric applications.展开更多
Rare earth-doped garnet materials are highly promising for applications in solid-state lighting,display,and radiation detection due to their tunable optical properties and excellent thermal stability.However,the radiu...Rare earth-doped garnet materials are highly promising for applications in solid-state lighting,display,and radiation detection due to their tunable optical properties and excellent thermal stability.However,the radius mismatch between rare earth ion and host cation can lead to lattice distortion and defect formation,resulting in low photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),which severely limits their practical applications.In this study,a co-doping strategy was employed by introducing smaller Al3+into the Gd3Ga5O12:Eu3+garnet,successfully mitigating the lattice mismatch.It is found that the incorporation of Al3+significantly enhances the photoluminescence efficiency,and the PLQY increases from5.6%to 21.5%.Density functional theory calculations confirm that Al3+does not directly participate in the luminescence process but rather enhances the electron transition probability by modulating charge density,thereby achieving luminescence enhancement.Notably,with Al3+doping,the light-emitting diodes exhibit both high color purity and a 75%improvement in photoelectric conversion efficiency(from 4.23%to 7.41%).This work not only provides new insights into lurninescence regulation in rare earth-doped garnets,also expands the potential for multifunctional applications of garnet materials.展开更多
Understanding the photoluminescence(PL)mechanism of metal nanoclusters from both molecular and supramolecular perspectives is crucial for developing highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials.In this study,we synthes...Understanding the photoluminescence(PL)mechanism of metal nanoclusters from both molecular and supramolecular perspectives is crucial for developing highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials.In this study,we synthesized two structurally similar Ag14 nanoclusters with different phosphine stabilizers,which demonstrated opposite PL behaviors in solution and crystalline states.The Ag14 nanocluster stabilized by P(Ph-OMe)3 ligands exhibited a higher PL intensity compared to the one stabilized by P(Ph-F)3 ligands,which was attributed to the stronger electron-donating ability of the P(Ph-OMe)3 ligand that improved ligand-to-metal charge transfer efficiency.In contrast,the P(Ph-F)3 stabilized Ag14 crystals displayed greater PL intensity than the Ag14 cluster crystal with a-OMe surface,which was due to stronger intermolecular interactions within the cluster lattice of the former that limited non-radiative energy loss and thus enhanced PL.Overall,this work aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of the fluorescence in cluster-based nanomaterials,which will be beneficial for their downstream applications.展开更多
Ferroelastics have attracted considerable interest because of their promising uses in areas such as energy conversion,sensing technologies,and beyond.However,exploring ferroelastics with high-temperature dielectric sw...Ferroelastics have attracted considerable interest because of their promising uses in areas such as energy conversion,sensing technologies,and beyond.However,exploring ferroelastics with high-temperature dielectric switching and photoluminescence remains a challenge.Here,we have synthesized two ferroelastics(DMTP)PbBr3(DMTP=N,N-dimethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine)and(DMTP)PbI3 under the guidance of halogen substitution strategy.(DMTP)PbI3 experiences the dielectric switching at 371 K,and upon halogen substitution,the strengthened intermolecular interactions lead to(DMTP)PbBr3 undergoing a similar switching at around 390 K.Additionally,two compounds both emit orange light under ultraviolet illumination.(DMTP)PbI3 has the photoluminescence quantum yield of 2.68%,while(DMTP)PbBr3,due to the increased distortion of the inorganic part after halogen substitution,achieves the higher quantum yield of 12%.This work offers meaningful perspectives on exploring the search for ferroelectrics with photoluminescence and high-temperature dielectric switching,and also demonstrates the rationality of the halogen substitution strategy.展开更多
Developing single-component all-inorganic perovskites with excitation-dependent multicolor emission remains a considerable challenge for next-generation anti-counterfeiting technologies.Herein,we report an excitation-...Developing single-component all-inorganic perovskites with excitation-dependent multicolor emission remains a considerable challenge for next-generation anti-counterfeiting technologies.Herein,we report an excitation-dependent tunable photoluminescence(PL)switching behavior in all-inorganic CsCdCl3perovskite,which ari-ses from its unique structural asymmetry featuring both isolated[CdCl6]4-octahedra(D3d symmetry)and face-sharing[Cd2Cl9]5-dimers(C3v symmetry).This dual-coordination environment facilitates the dual-band emis-sions at 500 and 590 nm,attributed to free exciton(FE)recombination in[CdCl6]4-octahedra and self-trapped exciton(STE)emission from[Cd2Cl9]5-dimers,respectively.The competitive excitation pathways between FE and STE enable the reversible color switching between green and orange emission via excitation-wavelength modulation.The excitation-wavelength sensitivity is governed by the emission intensity ratio,where 254 nm excitation favors the dimer-associated STE emission at 590 nm while 365 nm excitation selectively strengthens the octahedral FE emission at 500 nm.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations confirm the direct bandgap of CsCdCl3(2.62 eV),and elucidate the electronic transition mechanism.The excitation-dependent color-switching capability of CsCdCl3offers promising potential for advanced applications in anti-counterfeiting and information encryption technologies.This work establishes a paradigm for designing single-component emitters with excitation-controlled multicolor PL,thereby unlocking possibilities for developing high-security anti-counterfeiting technologies.展开更多
Experimental preparation of graphene like 2D silicon is a great challenge due to the dominant sp3 hybridization in silicon.We have synthesized quasi 2D crystalline silicon nanosheets by topochemical exfoliation of lay...Experimental preparation of graphene like 2D silicon is a great challenge due to the dominant sp3 hybridization in silicon.We have synthesized quasi 2D crystalline silicon nanosheets by topochemical exfoliation of layered Zintl phases,which bear signatures of properties predicted theoretically.Quasi-two-dimensional silicon nanosheets were uniformly dispersed within a conducting polyaniline matrix to fabricate solid-state nanocomposites with varying silicon loadings.The resulting polyaniline-quasi-2D silicon composites were systematically examined for their structural characteristics and optical emission behavior.Notably,the nanocomposites exhibit intense photoluminescence at room temperature,with an emission efficiency significantly higher than that of pristine quasi-2D silicon.The functional characteristics of the nanocomposite can be tailored by adjusting the loading and spatial dispersion of the nanoscale components,the nature of the host matrix,and the interfacial interactions between them.This nanocomposite is a promising candidate for the development of efficient thermoelectric material and has huge potential for applications in electronics and sensing.展开更多
Ultraviolet upconversion photoluminescence materials have great potential in various fields,but the improvement of the upconversion efficiency is challenging.Codoping of Li+is considered as an effective strategy an...Ultraviolet upconversion photoluminescence materials have great potential in various fields,but the improvement of the upconversion efficiency is challenging.Codoping of Li+is considered as an effective strategy and widely used to improve the photoluminescence properties of phosphors.In this paper,Li+is introduced into a Y7O6F9:Pr3+,Gd3+system.The effect of Li+codoping on the phase purity,crystal structure,micro structure,downshifting and upconversion photo luminescence as well as the decay dynamic of the phosphors was studied.It is revealed that the overall photoluminescence efficiency and the energy transfer efficiency from pr3+to Gd3+are greatly promoted.The downshifting and upconversion photoluminescence increase by 2.58 and 10 times as 6 mol%of Li+is codoped.The photo luminescence decay dynamic study shows that the 3P0state decays slower in the Li+-containing phosphor than the Li+-free one.The improvement of the photoluminescence properties is due to the increase of the crystallinity and the reduce of the quenching center.展开更多
There is a growing interest in the rapid assessment of terahertz(THz)spectroscopy owing to its promising application pros-pects in nondestructive testing,security screening,and communication.In this study,we introduce...There is a growing interest in the rapid assessment of terahertz(THz)spectroscopy owing to its promising application pros-pects in nondestructive testing,security screening,and communication.In this study,we introduce a swift characterization method for THz spectroscopy that utilizes a THz-to-optical conversion system in a warm atomic vapor cell.By subtracting the photoluminescence(PL)spectra of cesium atoms with the THz field from those without the THz field,we obtained differential PL spectra that effectively characterized the 0.548 THz field.The differential PL spectra of Rydberg atoms offer the opportunity to quantify the THz field’s intensity and frequency,potentially paving the way for the development of THz spectroscopy based on warm atomic vapor cells.展开更多
Interfacial disorders in semiconductor quantum wells(QWs)determine material properties and device performance and have attracted great research efforts using different experimental methods.However,so far,there has bee...Interfacial disorders in semiconductor quantum wells(QWs)determine material properties and device performance and have attracted great research efforts using different experimental methods.However,so far,there has been no way to quantify the lateral length distribution of the interfacial disorders in QWs.Since photoluminescence(PL)is sensitive to exciton localization,the evolutions of PL energy and linewidth under external perpendicular magnetic fields have served as effective measurement methods for QW analysis;however,the evolution of PL intensity has not played a matching role.In this paper,we develop a theoretical model correlating the PL intensity with the interfacial disorders of type-I QWs under an external perpendicular magnetic field.We verify the model's rationality and functionality using In Ga(N)As/Ga As single QWs.In addition,we derive the Urbach energy and determine the lateral length distribution of interfacial disorders.The results show that the magnetic field-dependent PL intensity,as described by our model,serves as a valid probe for quantifying the interface flatness.The model also reveals that the mechanism of magnetic-field-induced intensity enhancement is a joint effect of interfacial disorder-induced exciton localization and the transfer of excitons from dark to bright states.These insights may benefit performance improvements of type-I QW materials and devices.展开更多
The properties and creation of optical centers in diamond are essential for applications in quantum technology.Here,we study the photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy behavior at low temperatures of diamond subjected to e...The properties and creation of optical centers in diamond are essential for applications in quantum technology.Here,we study the photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy behavior at low temperatures of diamond subjected to electron irradiation and annealing heat treatment.Through temperature variation testing,it was found that the NVcenter intensity of diamond with a nitrogen content of 150 ppm before treatment is insensitive to the experimental temperature,but significantly increases with decreasing temperature after treatment,showing sensitivity to temperature.In addition,the H3 center also shows an increasing trend with decreasing temperature.The results of annealing diamond with a nitrogen content of 730 ppm showed that even at a low temperature of 93 K,no NV-centers were detected,but there were a large number of Ni-N related centers,especially NE8 centers.Our findings can promote a deeper understanding of the behavioral characteristics of HPHT-diamond optical centers in low-temperature environments.展开更多
In this research study,magnesium-aluminum(Mg-Al)bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion method using diethanolamine(DEA)as the fuel.In order to subsequently determine the influence of ...In this research study,magnesium-aluminum(Mg-Al)bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion method using diethanolamine(DEA)as the fuel.In order to subsequently determine the influence of calcination temperatures upon the structure,chemical bonding,morphology,optical properties,and fluorescence properties of the as-synthesized and calcined Mg-Al bimetallic oxide powders,the researcher employed X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-DRS),and photoluminescence spectroscopy(PL),respectively.It was apparent on the basis of the XRD and FT-IR analyses that those powders undergoing calcination at temperatures of 500℃,700℃,and 900℃contained the major phase magnesium aluminate(Mg Al2O4)spinel with trace magnesium oxide(Mg O)and hydrotalcite(Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16).When the calcination temperature rose to 1100℃,this resulted in a single phase MgAl2O4while MgO and(Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16)were no longer observed.UV-DRS analysis revealed that in optimized conditions,calcination resulted in better sample absorption and reflection levels when compared to the ultraviolet,visible,and infrared spectra observed in the case of the as-synthesized sample.The bandgap energy(Eg)for calcined samples was in the range of 2.65 e V to 5.85 e V,in contrast to the value of 4.10 e V for the as-synthesized sample.Analysis of photoluminescence showed that for the as-synthesized samples and those calcined at low temperatures,visible light was emitted only in the violet,blue,and green regions with low intensity,while for samples calcined at higher temperatures,the emissions showed greater intensity and extended to the yellow and orange regions.Multiple defect centers were found in the bandgap which can explain these findings.展开更多
Achieving high-efficiency photoluminescence in trivalent lanthanides(Ln3+)requires precise crystalfield perturbation to overcome parity-forbidden 4f-transitions and suppress nonradiative decay.However,realizing suc...Achieving high-efficiency photoluminescence in trivalent lanthanides(Ln3+)requires precise crystalfield perturbation to overcome parity-forbidden 4f-transitions and suppress nonradiative decay.However,realizing such control remains challenging,even in well-optimized Ln3+ -doped nanocrystals.Here,by exploiting the atomically precise structure of metal nanoclusters,we demonstrate symmetry engineering in the Eu2Ti4 nanoclusters through stepwise ligand substitution(BA/Phen→FBA/Phen→FBA/Bpy.BA:benzoicacid;Phen:1,10-phenanthroline;FBA:p-fluorobenzoicacid;Bpy:2,2'-bipyridine).The incorporation of FBA effectively suppresses nonradiative relaxation,while the flexible Bpy ligand induces symmetry reduction from D2d to C2v through coordination modulation,yielding a high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 91.2%in the Ln3+ cluster systems.The transient-absorption,Judd-Ofelt theory,crystal-field analysis,and temperature-dependent photophysical studies elucidated the underlying modulation mechanisms.Furthermore,these clusters exhibit promising potential for optoelectronic applications,offering a new design strategy for high-performance luminescent materials.展开更多
InAsN nanowires on InAs stems were obtained using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy on a SiOx/Si(111)sub-strate.Also,heterostructured InAs/InAsN and InAsN/InP nanowires were grown in the core/shell geometry.In th...InAsN nanowires on InAs stems were obtained using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy on a SiOx/Si(111)sub-strate.Also,heterostructured InAs/InAsN and InAsN/InP nanowires were grown in the core/shell geometry.In the low-temperature photoluminescence spectra of the grown structures,spectral features are observed that correspond to the polytypic structure of nanowires with a predominance of the wurtzite phase and parasitic islands of the sphalerite phase.It was shown that the interband photoluminescence spectral features of InAsN nanowires experience a red shift relative to the pristine InAs nanowires.The incorporation of nitrogen reduces the bandgap by splitting the conduction band into two subbands.The position of the spectral features in the photoluminescence spectra confirms the formation of a nitride solid solution with a poly-typic hexagonal structure,having a concentration of nitrogen atoms of up to 0.7%.Additional passivation of the nanowire surface with InP leads to a decrease in the intensity of nonradiative recombination and an improvement in the photoluminescent response of the nanowires,which makes it possible to detect photoluminescence emission at room temperature.Thus,by changing the composition and morphology of nanowires,it is possible to control their electronic structure,which allows varying the operating range of detectors and mid-IR radiation sources based on them.展开更多
Nano phosphors of 2%Dy3+(wt%)doped La2MgTiO6 and monovalent/divalentrivalent co-doped La1.98Dy0.02MgTiO6:x%Ay+(Ay+:Li+,Ba2+,Sr2+,Bi3+,and Sm3+;0≤x≤2 wt%)were synthesized by combus...Nano phosphors of 2%Dy3+(wt%)doped La2MgTiO6 and monovalent/divalentrivalent co-doped La1.98Dy0.02MgTiO6:x%Ay+(Ay+:Li+,Ba2+,Sr2+,Bi3+,and Sm3+;0≤x≤2 wt%)were synthesized by combustion method.From the XRD data,it is deduced that an increase in the valency of co-dopant increases the crystallinity of the double perovskite orthorhombic nanocrystal structure.With an increase in co-dopant size,an elevation in optical bandgap is visible with the highest bandgap of 3.835 eV for Bi3+.The photo-absorption is monotonically broadened for Sr2+,Sm3+,and Li+around 200-450 nm.Under351 nm,Dy3+triggered lattice shows major characteristic emission peaks at 480 nm(4F9/2→6H15/2),574 nm(4F9/2→6H13/2),and 670 nm(4F9/2→6H11/2).leading to near white light emission with CIE coordinates(0.341,0.376).Upon co-doping,the PL intensity is significantly increased with maximum emission for trivalent Sm3+,followed by divalent Sr2+and monovalent Li+respectively.With increasing excitation wavelength,Sr2+shows a dominated output and it is found that divalent Sr2+is a potential codopant that could enhance luminescence intensity up to 6 times with a Sr2+→Dy3+energy transfer efficiency of 86%.It is specified that the CIE coordinates of Li+co-doped samples show ideal white emission with color coordinates(0.333,0.336).The concluding outcomes signify the noblest rare earth Sm3+co-doping and thus Sm3+→Dy3+energy transfer mechanism is discussed in detail.展开更多
Two-dimensional(2D)chiral halide perovskites(CHPs)have attracted broad interest due to their distinct spin-dependent properties and promising applications in chiroptics and spintronics.Here,we report a new type of 2D ...Two-dimensional(2D)chiral halide perovskites(CHPs)have attracted broad interest due to their distinct spin-dependent properties and promising applications in chiroptics and spintronics.Here,we report a new type of 2D CHP single crystals,namely R/S-3BrMBA2PbBr4.The chirality of the as-prepared samples is confirmed by exploiting circular dichroism spectroscopy,indicating a successful chirality transfer from chiral organic cations to their inorganic perovskite sublattices.Furthermore,we observed bright photoluminescence spanning from 380 to 750 nm in R/S-3BrMBA2PbBr4crystals at room temperature.Such broad photoluminescence originates from free excitons and self-trapped excitons.In addition,efficient second-harmonic generation(SHG)performance was observed in chiral perovskite single crystals with high circular polarization ratios and non-linear optical circular dichroism.This demonstrates that R/S-3BrMBA2PbBr4crystals can be used to detect and generate left-and righthanded circularly polarized light.Our study provides a new platform to develop high-performance chiroptical and spintronic devices.展开更多
Mn2+-doped CsPbCl3(Mn2+:CsPbCl3) nanocrystals(NCs) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique strong and broad orange-red emission band,presenting promising applications in the field of phot...Mn2+-doped CsPbCl3(Mn2+:CsPbCl3) nanocrystals(NCs) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique strong and broad orange-red emission band,presenting promising applications in the field of photoelectric devices.However,pristine Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs commonly suffer from low photoluminescence quantum yield(PL QY) and stability issues.Herein,we introduced europium ions(Eu3+)into Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs via the thermal injection synthesis method to obtain high performance Eu3+and Mn2+codoped CsPbCl3(Eu3+/Mn2+:CsPbCl3) NCs.The maximum PL QY of the resulting Eu3+/Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs reaches up to 90.92%.It is found that the doping of Eu3+ions significantly reduces the non-radiative recombination caused by high defect states,and improves the energy transfer efficiency from exciton to Mn2+,thereby boosting the PL performance.Moreover,doping Eu3+ions notably improves the UV-light and water stability of Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs.We further demonstrate the application versatility of Eu3+/Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs in white light emitting diodes(WLEDs) and optical anticounterfeiting applications.This work provides a valuable perspective for the attainment of high performance Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs and lays a foundation for the codoping of other lanthanide ions to adjust the luminescence properties of Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs.展开更多
Amorphous silicon carbide films are deposited by the plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition technique,and optical emissions from the near-infrared to the visible are obtained.The optical band gap of the films incr...Amorphous silicon carbide films are deposited by the plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition technique,and optical emissions from the near-infrared to the visible are obtained.The optical band gap of the films increases from 1.91 eV to 2.92 eV by increasing the carbon content,and the photoluminescence(PL) peak shifts from 1.51 eV to 2.16 eV.The band tail state PL mechanism is confirmed by analysing the optical band gap,PL intensity,the Stocks shift of the PL,and the Urbach energy of the film.The PL decay times of the samples are in the nanosecond scale,and the dependence of the PL lifetime on the emission energy also supports that the optical emission is related to the radiative recombination in the band tail state.展开更多
A series of Zn-Cu-In-S nanocrystals (ZCIS NCs) are prepared and the optical properties of the ZCIS NCs are tuned by adjusting the reaction time. It is interesting to observe that the temperature-dependent photolumin...A series of Zn-Cu-In-S nanocrystals (ZCIS NCs) are prepared and the optical properties of the ZCIS NCs are tuned by adjusting the reaction time. It is interesting to observe that the temperature-dependent photoluminescence (PL) spectra of the ZCIS NCs show a redshift with decreasing intensity at low temperature (50-280 K) and a blueshift at high temperature (318--403 K). The blueshift can be explained by the thermally active phonon-assisted tunneling from the excited states of the low-energy emission band to the excited states of the high-energy emission band.展开更多
基金financial support from Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province of ChinaFinancial support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22109179)+1 种基金the Key R&D Program of Shandong Province,China(2024SFGC0102)is acknowledgedthe Taishan Scholar Program of Shandong Province(tsnq201909069)for the financial support。
摘要Slot-die coating has solidified its role as the preeminent industrial-scale deposition technique for perovskite photovoltaics,combining exceptional material utilization,direct compatibility with roll-to-roll production,and high-throughput capability.This review comprehensively surveys recent advances in slot-die-coated perovskite solar cells and modules,with a focused analysis on the governing principles behind the structure–property–performance relationship.We first deconstruct how coating methodologies—including one-step,two-step,and hybrid processes—dictate film morphology and crystalline quality.We then elaborate on perovskite ink engineering,emphasizing the critical role played by solvent selection and functional additives in controlling nucleation kinetics and crystal growth during large-area deposition.Furthermore,we examine innovative interface modulation strategies that enhance film integrity,suppress defects,and mitigate ion migration.A key distinctive feature of this review is its emphasis on advanced photoluminescence(PL)characterization techniques—such as in situ PL,PL imaging,and time-resolved PL—which provide unparalleled insights into crystallization pathways,defect distribution,and charge carrier dynamics.These tools are indispensable for mechanistic decoding and rational optimization of the slot-die process.Finally,we outline pressing research directions,highlighting the necessity to overcome persistent challenges in operational stability,efficiency–stability trade-offs,the establishment of unified stability assessment protocols,and manufacturing reproducibility to ultimately bridge the laboratory-to-fab gap and accelerate the commercialization of slot-die-coated perovskite solar modules.
摘要A novel viologen-based photochromic coordination polymer,namely[Zn(CV)0.5(BDC)(H2O)]·2H2O(1),has been successfully constructed via solvothermal self-assembly of Zn2+ions with the 1,1′-bis(2-carboxyethyl)-4,4′-bipyridinium((H2CV)2+)as a photo-responsive functional unit and terephthalic acid(H2BDC)as an auxiliary bridging ligand.Single-crystal X-ray diffraction analysis reveals that complex 1 features a 1D chain-like framework.Upon light irradiation,complex 1 exhibited a distinct photo-responsive color-changing behavior,transforming from colorless to blue.The blue-colored sample gradually faded and reverted to its original colorless state upon being placed in a dark environment at room temperature,demonstrating excellent reversible photochromic properties.On the basis of its photochromic performance,the application of this complex in ink-free printing has been explored.Furthermore,complex 1 emitted blue light under UV irradiation in a dark environment,revealing favorable photoluminescent characteristics.In addition,complex 1 possessed multiple photoswitchable properties.CCDC:2483052.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(12304461)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(E2025201008)。
摘要Incorporating rare-earth(RE3+)ions into lead-free halide double perovskites represents a promising str ategy for modulating their optical prope rties through energy transfer mechanisms.In this study,Dy3+ions were successfully incorporated into Cs2NaLuCl6:Sb3+double perovskites via a facile hydrothermal method.The synthesized crystals not only exhibit intense blue emission originating from self-trapped excitons(STEs)but also display effective Dy3+characteristic emissions,thereby broadening the emission spectrum from the visible to the near-infrared region.The energy transfer from STEs to Dy3+is confirmed and extends across various RE3+ions.Temperature-dependent photoluminescence spectra reveal insights into the excitation and emission processes,as well as thermal quenching mechanism.Additionally,the characteristic emissions of Dy3+demonstrate varied anti-thermal quenching behaviors,indicating the remarkable thermal stability of the synthesized crystals.The thermally coupled sublevels of Dy3+ions are employed to develop optical thermometers with notable sensitivity.Finally,the light-emitting diodes fabricated by encapsulating the optimized samples onto commercial chips highlight the great potential of Dy3+-doped Cs2NaLuCl6:Sb3+materials for photoelectric applications.
基金Project supported by the Special Fund for Science and Technology Development of Guangxi(AD25069078)the Guangxi Science and Technology Plan Project(AA23073018)+2 种基金the Guangxi Natural Science Foundation(2025GXNSFDA069038)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(22175043,52162021)the Open Foundation of State Key Laboratory of Featured Metal Materials and Life-cycle Safety for Composite Structures(MMCS2023OF05)。
摘要Rare earth-doped garnet materials are highly promising for applications in solid-state lighting,display,and radiation detection due to their tunable optical properties and excellent thermal stability.However,the radius mismatch between rare earth ion and host cation can lead to lattice distortion and defect formation,resulting in low photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),which severely limits their practical applications.In this study,a co-doping strategy was employed by introducing smaller Al3+into the Gd3Ga5O12:Eu3+garnet,successfully mitigating the lattice mismatch.It is found that the incorporation of Al3+significantly enhances the photoluminescence efficiency,and the PLQY increases from5.6%to 21.5%.Density functional theory calculations confirm that Al3+does not directly participate in the luminescence process but rather enhances the electron transition probability by modulating charge density,thereby achieving luminescence enhancement.Notably,with Al3+doping,the light-emitting diodes exhibit both high color purity and a 75%improvement in photoelectric conversion efficiency(from 4.23%to 7.41%).This work not only provides new insights into lurninescence regulation in rare earth-doped garnets,also expands the potential for multifunctional applications of garnet materials.
基金support of the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC,Nos.22371003,22101001,and 22471001)the Ministry of Education,Natural Science Foundation of Anhui Province(No.2408085Y006)+1 种基金the University Synergy Innovation Program of Anhui Province(No.GXXT-2020-053)the Scientific Research Program of Universities in Anhui Province(No.2022AH030009).
摘要Understanding the photoluminescence(PL)mechanism of metal nanoclusters from both molecular and supramolecular perspectives is crucial for developing highly emissive cluster-based nanomaterials.In this study,we synthesized two structurally similar Ag14 nanoclusters with different phosphine stabilizers,which demonstrated opposite PL behaviors in solution and crystalline states.The Ag14 nanocluster stabilized by P(Ph-OMe)3 ligands exhibited a higher PL intensity compared to the one stabilized by P(Ph-F)3 ligands,which was attributed to the stronger electron-donating ability of the P(Ph-OMe)3 ligand that improved ligand-to-metal charge transfer efficiency.In contrast,the P(Ph-F)3 stabilized Ag14 crystals displayed greater PL intensity than the Ag14 cluster crystal with a-OMe surface,which was due to stronger intermolecular interactions within the cluster lattice of the former that limited non-radiative energy loss and thus enhanced PL.Overall,this work aims to promote a comprehensive understanding of the fluorescence in cluster-based nanomaterials,which will be beneficial for their downstream applications.
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.22371258)the research fund of Southeast University。
摘要Ferroelastics have attracted considerable interest because of their promising uses in areas such as energy conversion,sensing technologies,and beyond.However,exploring ferroelastics with high-temperature dielectric switching and photoluminescence remains a challenge.Here,we have synthesized two ferroelastics(DMTP)PbBr3(DMTP=N,N-dimethyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine)and(DMTP)PbI3 under the guidance of halogen substitution strategy.(DMTP)PbI3 experiences the dielectric switching at 371 K,and upon halogen substitution,the strengthened intermolecular interactions lead to(DMTP)PbBr3 undergoing a similar switching at around 390 K.Additionally,two compounds both emit orange light under ultraviolet illumination.(DMTP)PbI3 has the photoluminescence quantum yield of 2.68%,while(DMTP)PbBr3,due to the increased distortion of the inorganic part after halogen substitution,achieves the higher quantum yield of 12%.This work offers meaningful perspectives on exploring the search for ferroelectrics with photoluminescence and high-temperature dielectric switching,and also demonstrates the rationality of the halogen substitution strategy.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.52572178,52202177)Shanxi Zheda Institute of Advanced Materials(2022Sx-FR003)+1 种基金Science and Technology Innovation Project of Colleges and Universities in Shanxi Province(No.2021L262)1331 Project of Shanxi province.
摘要Developing single-component all-inorganic perovskites with excitation-dependent multicolor emission remains a considerable challenge for next-generation anti-counterfeiting technologies.Herein,we report an excitation-dependent tunable photoluminescence(PL)switching behavior in all-inorganic CsCdCl3perovskite,which ari-ses from its unique structural asymmetry featuring both isolated[CdCl6]4-octahedra(D3d symmetry)and face-sharing[Cd2Cl9]5-dimers(C3v symmetry).This dual-coordination environment facilitates the dual-band emis-sions at 500 and 590 nm,attributed to free exciton(FE)recombination in[CdCl6]4-octahedra and self-trapped exciton(STE)emission from[Cd2Cl9]5-dimers,respectively.The competitive excitation pathways between FE and STE enable the reversible color switching between green and orange emission via excitation-wavelength modulation.The excitation-wavelength sensitivity is governed by the emission intensity ratio,where 254 nm excitation favors the dimer-associated STE emission at 590 nm while 365 nm excitation selectively strengthens the octahedral FE emission at 500 nm.Density functional theory(DFT)calculations confirm the direct bandgap of CsCdCl3(2.62 eV),and elucidate the electronic transition mechanism.The excitation-dependent color-switching capability of CsCdCl3offers promising potential for advanced applications in anti-counterfeiting and information encryption technologies.This work establishes a paradigm for designing single-component emitters with excitation-controlled multicolor PL,thereby unlocking possibilities for developing high-security anti-counterfeiting technologies.
摘要Experimental preparation of graphene like 2D silicon is a great challenge due to the dominant sp3 hybridization in silicon.We have synthesized quasi 2D crystalline silicon nanosheets by topochemical exfoliation of layered Zintl phases,which bear signatures of properties predicted theoretically.Quasi-two-dimensional silicon nanosheets were uniformly dispersed within a conducting polyaniline matrix to fabricate solid-state nanocomposites with varying silicon loadings.The resulting polyaniline-quasi-2D silicon composites were systematically examined for their structural characteristics and optical emission behavior.Notably,the nanocomposites exhibit intense photoluminescence at room temperature,with an emission efficiency significantly higher than that of pristine quasi-2D silicon.The functional characteristics of the nanocomposite can be tailored by adjusting the loading and spatial dispersion of the nanoscale components,the nature of the host matrix,and the interfacial interactions between them.This nanocomposite is a promising candidate for the development of efficient thermoelectric material and has huge potential for applications in electronics and sensing.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51701091,12004148,12104199,12204216)the Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province(ZR2021QA057)+1 种基金the Shandong Province Science and Technology Small and Medium Sized Enterprise Innovation Ability Enhancement Project(2023TSGC0352)the Innovation Team of Higher Educational Science and Technology Program of Shandong Province(2019KJA025)。
摘要Ultraviolet upconversion photoluminescence materials have great potential in various fields,but the improvement of the upconversion efficiency is challenging.Codoping of Li+is considered as an effective strategy and widely used to improve the photoluminescence properties of phosphors.In this paper,Li+is introduced into a Y7O6F9:Pr3+,Gd3+system.The effect of Li+codoping on the phase purity,crystal structure,micro structure,downshifting and upconversion photo luminescence as well as the decay dynamic of the phosphors was studied.It is revealed that the overall photoluminescence efficiency and the energy transfer efficiency from pr3+to Gd3+are greatly promoted.The downshifting and upconversion photoluminescence increase by 2.58 and 10 times as 6 mol%of Li+is codoped.The photo luminescence decay dynamic study shows that the 3P0state decays slower in the Li+-containing phosphor than the Li+-free one.The improvement of the photoluminescence properties is due to the increase of the crystallinity and the reduce of the quenching center.
基金the CAS Project for Young Scientists in Basic Research(No.YSBR-042)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12125508,11935020)+2 种基金Program of Shanghai Academic/Technology Research Leader(No.21XD1404100)the Shanghai Pilot Program for Basic Research-Chinese Academy of SciencesShanghai Branch(No.JCYJ-SHFY-2021-010).
摘要There is a growing interest in the rapid assessment of terahertz(THz)spectroscopy owing to its promising application pros-pects in nondestructive testing,security screening,and communication.In this study,we introduce a swift characterization method for THz spectroscopy that utilizes a THz-to-optical conversion system in a warm atomic vapor cell.By subtracting the photoluminescence(PL)spectra of cesium atoms with the THz field from those without the THz field,we obtained differential PL spectra that effectively characterized the 0.548 THz field.The differential PL spectra of Rydberg atoms offer the opportunity to quantify the THz field’s intensity and frequency,potentially paving the way for the development of THz spectroscopy based on warm atomic vapor cells.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12227901,12393830,and 12274429)the STCSM(Grant No.22QA1410600)。
摘要Interfacial disorders in semiconductor quantum wells(QWs)determine material properties and device performance and have attracted great research efforts using different experimental methods.However,so far,there has been no way to quantify the lateral length distribution of the interfacial disorders in QWs.Since photoluminescence(PL)is sensitive to exciton localization,the evolutions of PL energy and linewidth under external perpendicular magnetic fields have served as effective measurement methods for QW analysis;however,the evolution of PL intensity has not played a matching role.In this paper,we develop a theoretical model correlating the PL intensity with the interfacial disorders of type-I QWs under an external perpendicular magnetic field.We verify the model's rationality and functionality using In Ga(N)As/Ga As single QWs.In addition,we derive the Urbach energy and determine the lateral length distribution of interfacial disorders.The results show that the magnetic field-dependent PL intensity,as described by our model,serves as a valid probe for quantifying the interface flatness.The model also reveals that the mechanism of magnetic-field-induced intensity enhancement is a joint effect of interfacial disorder-induced exciton localization and the transfer of excitons from dark to bright states.These insights may benefit performance improvements of type-I QW materials and devices.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.12274373,12274372,and 12204259)the Natural Science Foundation of Henan Province(Grant No.242300421155)+2 种基金the Key Research Projects of Higher Education Institutions in Henan Province(Grant No.25A140008)the Science and Technology Base and Talent Project of Guangxi,China(Grant No.AD21220154)the Central Plains Science and Technology Innovation Youth Top Notch Talents.
摘要The properties and creation of optical centers in diamond are essential for applications in quantum technology.Here,we study the photoluminescence(PL)spectroscopy behavior at low temperatures of diamond subjected to electron irradiation and annealing heat treatment.Through temperature variation testing,it was found that the NVcenter intensity of diamond with a nitrogen content of 150 ppm before treatment is insensitive to the experimental temperature,but significantly increases with decreasing temperature after treatment,showing sensitivity to temperature.In addition,the H3 center also shows an increasing trend with decreasing temperature.The results of annealing diamond with a nitrogen content of 730 ppm showed that even at a low temperature of 93 K,no NV-centers were detected,but there were a large number of Ni-N related centers,especially NE8 centers.Our findings can promote a deeper understanding of the behavioral characteristics of HPHT-diamond optical centers in low-temperature environments.
基金financial supported from the Thailand Research Fund,Office of the Higher Education Commission(Grant number MRG6280220)。
摘要In this research study,magnesium-aluminum(Mg-Al)bimetallic oxide powders are synthesized via the sol-gel auto combustion method using diethanolamine(DEA)as the fuel.In order to subsequently determine the influence of calcination temperatures upon the structure,chemical bonding,morphology,optical properties,and fluorescence properties of the as-synthesized and calcined Mg-Al bimetallic oxide powders,the researcher employed X-ray diffraction(XRD),Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FT-IR),scanning electron microscopy(SEM),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),UV–visible diffuse reflectance spectroscopy(UV-DRS),and photoluminescence spectroscopy(PL),respectively.It was apparent on the basis of the XRD and FT-IR analyses that those powders undergoing calcination at temperatures of 500℃,700℃,and 900℃contained the major phase magnesium aluminate(Mg Al2O4)spinel with trace magnesium oxide(Mg O)and hydrotalcite(Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16).When the calcination temperature rose to 1100℃,this resulted in a single phase MgAl2O4while MgO and(Mg6Al2(CO3)(OH)16)were no longer observed.UV-DRS analysis revealed that in optimized conditions,calcination resulted in better sample absorption and reflection levels when compared to the ultraviolet,visible,and infrared spectra observed in the case of the as-synthesized sample.The bandgap energy(Eg)for calcined samples was in the range of 2.65 e V to 5.85 e V,in contrast to the value of 4.10 e V for the as-synthesized sample.Analysis of photoluminescence showed that for the as-synthesized samples and those calcined at low temperatures,visible light was emitted only in the violet,blue,and green regions with low intensity,while for samples calcined at higher temperatures,the emissions showed greater intensity and extended to the yellow and orange regions.Multiple defect centers were found in the bandgap which can explain these findings.
基金Project supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFE0206100)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(T2325015,U21A2068,12174151)。
摘要Achieving high-efficiency photoluminescence in trivalent lanthanides(Ln3+)requires precise crystalfield perturbation to overcome parity-forbidden 4f-transitions and suppress nonradiative decay.However,realizing such control remains challenging,even in well-optimized Ln3+ -doped nanocrystals.Here,by exploiting the atomically precise structure of metal nanoclusters,we demonstrate symmetry engineering in the Eu2Ti4 nanoclusters through stepwise ligand substitution(BA/Phen→FBA/Phen→FBA/Bpy.BA:benzoicacid;Phen:1,10-phenanthroline;FBA:p-fluorobenzoicacid;Bpy:2,2'-bipyridine).The incorporation of FBA effectively suppresses nonradiative relaxation,while the flexible Bpy ligand induces symmetry reduction from D2d to C2v through coordination modulation,yielding a high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY)of 91.2%in the Ln3+ cluster systems.The transient-absorption,Judd-Ofelt theory,crystal-field analysis,and temperature-dependent photophysical studies elucidated the underlying modulation mechanisms.Furthermore,these clusters exhibit promising potential for optoelectronic applications,offering a new design strategy for high-performance luminescent materials.
基金the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation (state assignment No. FSEG-2023-0016) for financial support of optical studiesfinancially supported by FSRM 2023-0007 project provided by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.
摘要InAsN nanowires on InAs stems were obtained using plasma-assisted molecular beam epitaxy on a SiOx/Si(111)sub-strate.Also,heterostructured InAs/InAsN and InAsN/InP nanowires were grown in the core/shell geometry.In the low-temperature photoluminescence spectra of the grown structures,spectral features are observed that correspond to the polytypic structure of nanowires with a predominance of the wurtzite phase and parasitic islands of the sphalerite phase.It was shown that the interband photoluminescence spectral features of InAsN nanowires experience a red shift relative to the pristine InAs nanowires.The incorporation of nitrogen reduces the bandgap by splitting the conduction band into two subbands.The position of the spectral features in the photoluminescence spectra confirms the formation of a nitride solid solution with a poly-typic hexagonal structure,having a concentration of nitrogen atoms of up to 0.7%.Additional passivation of the nanowire surface with InP leads to a decrease in the intensity of nonradiative recombination and an improvement in the photoluminescent response of the nanowires,which makes it possible to detect photoluminescence emission at room temperature.Thus,by changing the composition and morphology of nanowires,it is possible to control their electronic structure,which allows varying the operating range of detectors and mid-IR radiation sources based on them.
摘要Nano phosphors of 2%Dy3+(wt%)doped La2MgTiO6 and monovalent/divalentrivalent co-doped La1.98Dy0.02MgTiO6:x%Ay+(Ay+:Li+,Ba2+,Sr2+,Bi3+,and Sm3+;0≤x≤2 wt%)were synthesized by combustion method.From the XRD data,it is deduced that an increase in the valency of co-dopant increases the crystallinity of the double perovskite orthorhombic nanocrystal structure.With an increase in co-dopant size,an elevation in optical bandgap is visible with the highest bandgap of 3.835 eV for Bi3+.The photo-absorption is monotonically broadened for Sr2+,Sm3+,and Li+around 200-450 nm.Under351 nm,Dy3+triggered lattice shows major characteristic emission peaks at 480 nm(4F9/2→6H15/2),574 nm(4F9/2→6H13/2),and 670 nm(4F9/2→6H11/2).leading to near white light emission with CIE coordinates(0.341,0.376).Upon co-doping,the PL intensity is significantly increased with maximum emission for trivalent Sm3+,followed by divalent Sr2+and monovalent Li+respectively.With increasing excitation wavelength,Sr2+shows a dominated output and it is found that divalent Sr2+is a potential codopant that could enhance luminescence intensity up to 6 times with a Sr2+→Dy3+energy transfer efficiency of 86%.It is specified that the CIE coordinates of Li+co-doped samples show ideal white emission with color coordinates(0.333,0.336).The concluding outcomes signify the noblest rare earth Sm3+co-doping and thus Sm3+→Dy3+energy transfer mechanism is discussed in detail.
基金supported by Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province,Major Project(BK20222007).
摘要Two-dimensional(2D)chiral halide perovskites(CHPs)have attracted broad interest due to their distinct spin-dependent properties and promising applications in chiroptics and spintronics.Here,we report a new type of 2D CHP single crystals,namely R/S-3BrMBA2PbBr4.The chirality of the as-prepared samples is confirmed by exploiting circular dichroism spectroscopy,indicating a successful chirality transfer from chiral organic cations to their inorganic perovskite sublattices.Furthermore,we observed bright photoluminescence spanning from 380 to 750 nm in R/S-3BrMBA2PbBr4crystals at room temperature.Such broad photoluminescence originates from free excitons and self-trapped excitons.In addition,efficient second-harmonic generation(SHG)performance was observed in chiral perovskite single crystals with high circular polarization ratios and non-linear optical circular dichroism.This demonstrates that R/S-3BrMBA2PbBr4crystals can be used to detect and generate left-and righthanded circularly polarized light.Our study provides a new platform to develop high-performance chiroptical and spintronic devices.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (12174075)the Scientific and Technological Bases and Talents of Guangxi (Guike AD21220016)+1 种基金Guangxi Science and Technology Major Project(AA23073018)the special fund for Guangxi Bagui Scholars。
摘要Mn2+-doped CsPbCl3(Mn2+:CsPbCl3) nanocrystals(NCs) have attracted considerable attention due to their unique strong and broad orange-red emission band,presenting promising applications in the field of photoelectric devices.However,pristine Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs commonly suffer from low photoluminescence quantum yield(PL QY) and stability issues.Herein,we introduced europium ions(Eu3+)into Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs via the thermal injection synthesis method to obtain high performance Eu3+and Mn2+codoped CsPbCl3(Eu3+/Mn2+:CsPbCl3) NCs.The maximum PL QY of the resulting Eu3+/Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs reaches up to 90.92%.It is found that the doping of Eu3+ions significantly reduces the non-radiative recombination caused by high defect states,and improves the energy transfer efficiency from exciton to Mn2+,thereby boosting the PL performance.Moreover,doping Eu3+ions notably improves the UV-light and water stability of Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs.We further demonstrate the application versatility of Eu3+/Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs in white light emitting diodes(WLEDs) and optical anticounterfeiting applications.This work provides a valuable perspective for the attainment of high performance Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs and lays a foundation for the codoping of other lanthanide ions to adjust the luminescence properties of Mn2+:CsPbCl3NCs.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 60878040)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province,China (Grant Nos. F2012201007 and F2012201042)
摘要Amorphous silicon carbide films are deposited by the plasma enhanced chemical vapour deposition technique,and optical emissions from the near-infrared to the visible are obtained.The optical band gap of the films increases from 1.91 eV to 2.92 eV by increasing the carbon content,and the photoluminescence(PL) peak shifts from 1.51 eV to 2.16 eV.The band tail state PL mechanism is confirmed by analysing the optical band gap,PL intensity,the Stocks shift of the PL,and the Urbach energy of the film.The PL decay times of the samples are in the nanosecond scale,and the dependence of the PL lifetime on the emission energy also supports that the optical emission is related to the radiative recombination in the band tail state.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grand Nos.60907021,60977035,and 60877029)the Natural Science Foundation of Tianjin,China(Grant No.11JCYBJC00300)
摘要A series of Zn-Cu-In-S nanocrystals (ZCIS NCs) are prepared and the optical properties of the ZCIS NCs are tuned by adjusting the reaction time. It is interesting to observe that the temperature-dependent photoluminescence (PL) spectra of the ZCIS NCs show a redshift with decreasing intensity at low temperature (50-280 K) and a blueshift at high temperature (318--403 K). The blueshift can be explained by the thermally active phonon-assisted tunneling from the excited states of the low-energy emission band to the excited states of the high-energy emission band.