Practical guidance for easily interpreting the emission and physicochemical parameters of Eu3+ in solid-state hosts
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Abstract
Materials doped with the luminescent Eu3+ ion are attracting an ever-increasing amount of attention due to their potential applications in solid-state lighting, display devices, solar cells, or bioanalytics. But, why Eu3+? Unlike other lanthanides, its electronic features make the calculation of some physicochemical parameters quite straightforward, since they can be extracted directly from the emission spectrum. Highly appreciated for its reddish emission, the luminescent ion has also been widely used as a site-sensitive structural probe. With this in mind, this paper aims to offer easy guidance with helpful advice on how to interpret measurements of the emission spectra. It also presents the most useful tools for saving time, and gives a focused and practical explanation of the theoretical concepts involved.
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OpenAlex topics: Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials · Lanthanide and Transition Metal Complexes · Atomic and Subatomic Physics Research
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