Abstract
NaYbF4 luminophores doped with Ho3+ and increasing amount of Ce3+ were synthesized by the solvothermal method in a DAB-2 reactor. The structure and morphology of the obtained materials were determined by X-ray diffraction and a scanning electron microscope. It was confirmed that the phase structure and morphology can be changed by modifying the concentration of Ce3+ ions and synthesis conditions. Analysis of the elemental composition of each sample, based on energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy measurements, showed that the desired concentration of the Ce3+ ions is different than expected. Moreover, spectroscopic properties were carefully examined. Up-conversion emission spectra were measured under 975 nm excitation and two characteristic bands of Ho3+ were assigned to the transitions: 5S2, 5F4→5I8 and 5F5→5I8. These bands had the strongest influence on the emission colour of the luminophores. Furthermore, an additional transition band 5I6 → 5I8 appeared in the near-infrared range. Noteworthy, the increase in Ce3+ concentration from 0 to 3.6% allowed for tuning the emission colour from green to orange. Interestingly, the emission above these values is again greener. Finally, the up-conversion mechanism was shown and verified.
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