Abstract
AbstractPhoton upconversion (UC) in molecular species remains a highly sought‐after property with vast potential applications in many fields. Until now, a few reports on molecular upconverters are limited to demonstrating upconversion. The low UC quantum yields (QY) and nuclearities hindered the application capabilities for molecular upconverters. To overcome these limitations, we report the use of a molecular cluster‐aggregate (MCA) containing 20 lanthanide ions to target YbIII‐TbIII‐based cooperative UC. Upconversion quantum yield value of 1.04×10−4 %, among the highest value observed for a molecular cooperative UC, was attained for the{Gd11Tb2Yb7}composition. Substitution of GdIIIions for EuIIIcenters opens a YbIII→TbIII→EuIIIenergy‐transfer pathway, allowing the first proof‐of‐concept of potential application for molecular UC. This report on upconversion‐based luminescence thermometry in a molecular species endorses further development of upconversion properties of nanoscale MCAs.
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