Abstract

We report the successful fabrication of (Er3+, Yb3+)-co-doped ZnO transparent hybrid materials by controlling compositions and crystallization. The singly precipitated ZnO nanocrystals were preferentially oriented along the c-axis on the glass surface, leading to an intense luminescence at the bandgap energy of ZnO. The Er3+ and Yb3+ ions assembled around the low-phonon-energy ZnO nanocrystals, achieving an enhanced two-photon upconversion emission in the visible region. In addition, the glass ceramic exhibited typical paramagnetism with antiferromagnetic interactions. The multifunctional combination in such a low-cost, easily shapable and environmentally friendly bulk material may find a wide range of device applications.

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