Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1464377 Ceramics International 2008 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
Er3+:SrF2-SiO2-Al2O3 transparent glass ceramic was prepared by a sol-gel method. The effect of Al3+ doping on the microstructures and luminescence properties of the materials was investigated by the X-ray diffraction (XRD), the transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and the absorption and luminescence spectra measurements. It was evident that Al3+ ions play an important role in improving the structure stability of the glass ceramic by suspending the crystallization of the oxide glassy matrix. The upconversion luminescence of the Al3+-doped glass ceramic was greatly enhanced and visible by the naked eyes, which implies the potential application of this material in the field of solid-state displays.
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