Optical properties and energy transfer mechanism of Bi3+/Tb3+ doped NaYF4 glass ceramics
摘要
This study was aim to develop transparent oxyfluoride glass ceramics (GCs) embedded with β-NaYF4 nanocrystals co-doped with Bi3+/Tb3+ for tunable luminescence applications and research the details of the energy transfer (ET) process. The combination of Bi3+ as a sensitizer and Tb3+ as an activator was strategically selected to exploit their complementary spectroscopic properties and potential synergistic effects in oxyfluoride environments. Unlike conventional rare earth pairs, this novel dopant combination offers advantages in terms of broader excitation bands and more efficient energy conversion pathways. By controlling Tb3⁺ concentration (0.05–0.8 mol%), the emission color was tuned from blue-violet (CIE: 0.1696, 0.0093) to green (CIE: 0.2325, 0.3783). Spectral analysis revealed efficient ET from Bi3+ to Tb3+ with a maximum efficiency of 56%, as verified by fluorescence decay measurements. The Dexter’s theoretical analysis indictated dipole–dipole interaction as the dominant energy transfer mechanism. These findings show the material potential for solid-state lighting and optical sensor applications.