Synthesis, structural characterization, and photoluminescence properties of Dy3+-Doped CaB4O7 Phosphors: Influence of Li+ and K+ Co-doping


Altowyan A. S., Kaynar U., Aydin H., Hakami J., Coban M., Cikrikci K., ...Daha Fazla

Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing, cilt.195, 2025 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 195
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.mssp.2025.109593
  • Dergi Adı: Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, PASCAL, Applied Science & Technology Source, Chemical Abstracts Core, Chimica, Communication Abstracts, Compendex, Computer & Applied Sciences, INSPEC, Metadex
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Anti-thermal quenching, Calcium tetraborate (CaB4O7), Dy3+ doping, Judd-ofelt analysis, Photoluminescence
  • Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This study examines the structural and photoluminescence properties of Dy3+-doped CaB4O7 phosphors co-doped with Li+ and K+, synthesized via the high-temperature solid-state reaction method. X-ray diffraction (XRD) and Rietveld refinement confirmed the successful incorporation of Dy3+ (substituting for Ca2+), Li+ (interstitial), and K+ (interstitial) ions within the CaB4O7 lattice at co-doping concentrations of x = 0.02 wt percent (wt%), y = 0.05 wt%, and z = 0.10 wt%, respectively. This co-doping induced localized lattice distortions while maintaining the overall crystal symmetry. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) and Raman spectroscopy reveal modifications in borate network vibrational modes, indicating the stabilizing effects of Li+ and K+ co-doping. Photoluminescence (PL) analysis demonstrates an unusually intense red emission (4F9/2 → 6H11/2), deviating from typical Dy3+ emission trends, which is attributed to local symmetry distortions and enhanced electric dipole transitions. Judd-Ofelt analysis confirms a high Ω6 parameter (5.42 × 10−20 cm2), further supporting this enhancement. Li+ co-doping significantly enhances PL, increasing yellow emission by a factor of 7.64 and red emission by 4.03. Similarly, K+ co-doping influences the crystal field environment, leading to a 6.36-fold boost in yellow luminescence and a 3.60-fold increase in red luminescence. Temperature-dependent PL studies reveal an anti-thermal quenching effect, with red emission intensity increasing up to 550 K, indicating potential applications in high-temperature environments. The findings demonstrate that Li+ and K+ co-doping modulates the emission characteristics of Dy3+-doped CaB4O7, reinforcing its applicability in solid-state lighting and optoelectronic devices.