Transparent Luminescent Films Research Articles

Micropatterning of lanthanide complex species onto self-cracking flexible transparent films and their photophysical properties

Based on lanthanide optical materials, flexible and transparent luminescent films have been fabricated based on self-cracking micro-pattern on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) substrates. The morphology and photoluminescence were studied based on the self-assembly structures. The corresponding intra-molecular energy transfer and photophysical properties were evaluated. Results demonstrated that both lanthanide complex and phosphors could be well controlled and stamped onto the designed cracking micropatterns with red or green emissions. The effects of pH value changes on the luminescent features of the films, as well as its influence on europium complex have been extensively studied. Investigation on transmittance and mechanical properties indicated that the optical and structural quality of such functional films will be potentially useful in the novel design of light-emitting devices or for sensing applications.

Sunlight‐Induced Cross‐Linked Luminescent Films Based on Polysiloxanes and d‐Limonene via Thiol–ene “Click” Chemistry

The increasing pursuit of biocontained elastic materials led the investigation of the potential use of the monoterpene limonene in film synthesis via thiol–ene reaction. Poly[(mercaptopropyl)methylsiloxane] (PMMS) is first synthesized. By controlling the molar ratio of PMMS and functional monomers, such as polyethylene glycol allyl methyl ether or rhodamine‐B, PMMS is partially functionalized while leaving spare mercapto groups that could be further used as cross‐linking sites. On the basis of the functionalized PMMS, novel transparent silicone luminescent films with hydrophilic tunable properties are prepared by natural‐sunlight‐triggered thiol–ene “click” chemistry by using d‐limonene as a cross‐linker. Their structures and properties are thoroughly characterized. Transparent luminescent films are coated on commercially available UV‐light emitting diode (LED) cell from solution medium followed by an in situ cross‐linking step; a colorful LED cell is obtained through this facile and efficient method. The UV‐LED coated by films show very intense photoluminescence under normal visible light or the light is on, and has very high coloric purity.

Assembly of Layered Rare‐Earth Hydroxide Nanosheets and SiO2 Nanoparticles to Fabricate Multifunctional Transparent Films Capable of Combinatorial Color Generation

AbstractColloidal solutions of layered rare‐earth hydroxide nanosheets provide a simple route to deposit ultra thin luminescence films. The antireflection and antifogging properties were integrated into transparent luminescent films by the layer‐by‐layer assembly of Eu3+, Tb3+, Dy3+ doped‐hydroxocation nanosheets and negatively‐charged SiO2 nanoparticles. Resulting multifunctional films exhibited efficient red, green, and blue emissions with controllable intensity. Highly improved transmittance enabled us to display combinatorial color luminescence, which can be achieved by multiply overlapping individual films with different combinations, without significant loss of transparency. Triple overlap of red/green/blue films generated an excellent white‐light under 254 nm UV irradiation.

Transparent luminescent films by solution spraying: R. D. Kirk and J. H. Schulman, J. Electrochem. Soc., 108 (5), May 1961, 455–457

Transparent luminescent films by solution spraying: R. D. Kirk and J. H. Schulman, J. Electrochem. Soc., 108 (5), May 1961, 455–457

Transparent Luminescent Films by Solution Spraying

Spraying solutions of zinc chloride or cadmium iodide with activator onto preheated Pyrex or silica glass yields cathodoluminescent films by direct reaction with the glass. The activated silicate films have excellent adherence, good transparency, and, on silica, a brightness comparable to that of evaporated films on Vycor. Films on silica require refiring in air.