Ultraviolet Region Research Articles

Cr3+ doped ZnGa2O4 micro-flowers as stable saturable absorber media

Abstract Micro-flowers of Cr3+ doped ZnGa2O4, a spinel compound with high chemical and thermal stability is synthesized by hydrothermal method. Flower-like structures in the micrometre range made up of secondary nanoflakes are evident from the field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM) images. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) studies confirm the presence of Cr3+ dopants. The steady-state optical characterizations show higher absorbance of the samples in the ultraviolet (UV) region. Due to introduction of the d-d electron transition states of Cr3+ ions, ZnGa2O4:Cr3+ exhibits a prominent red near infrared (NIR) luminescence. Optical nonlinearity studies show that Cr3+ doping changes the nonlinear absorption from reverse saturable absorption (RSA) to saturable absorption (SA). This is due to the introduction of an excitation band owing to 4T1-4A2 transition of Cr3+ ion.

Microscopic Characterization of Achillea santolina L. Flower Through Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy.

This study is a comprehensive account of microscopic assessment of flower of Achillea santolina L., a medicinally important species of the genus Achillea from Pakistan. The study was aimed to provide data for the quality control and standardization of A. santolina L. flower. The microscopic characterization has been carried out through light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. Various characteristic histological features of phyllaries, ray floret, disc floret, anther wall, filament, stigma, style, and ovary were observed. The pollens were found as tricolporate, spheroidal while the surface ornamentation was echinate. Qualitative and quantitative palyno-anatomical assessment was carried out through scanning electron microscopy. The exine thickness and the width of spines were calculated. The P/E ratio characterized the shape of pollen as oblate-spheroidal and sub-oblate in polar and equatorial views respectively. The elemental analysis of the flower through SEM-EDX showed the presence of various elements. Phytochemical screening of flower showed the presence of carbohydrates, flavonoids, fixed oils, glycosides, phenols, steroids, tannins, terpenoids, and coumarins. UV-vis spectra of the ethanol extract showed characteristics peaks in both ultraviolet and visible regions. This work will provide a standard reference for the correct identification of A. santolina L. an important aspect in the quality control. Additionally, the data produced by phytochemical, elemental and florescence analysis, and UV-visible spectroscopy will help in developing standards for this herb that will be useful for research and development and manufacturing of herbal products.

Predicting BN analogue of 8-16-4 graphyne: In silico insights into its structural, electronic, optical, and thermal transport properties

The boron nitride (BN) analogue of 8-16-4 graphyne, termed SBNyne, is proposed for the first time. Its physical properties were explored using first-principles calculations and classical molecular dynamics (MD) simulations. Phonon dispersion calculations and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations revealed that this system is dynamically stable at room temperature. We found that SBNyne exhibits a wide indirect bandgap of 4.58 eV using HSE06 and 3.20 eV using PBE. It displays strong optical absorption in the ultraviolet region while remaining transparent in the infrared and visible regions. Additionally, SBNyne exhibits significantly lower thermal conductivity compared to h-BN. Phonon spectrum analysis indicates that out-of-plane phonons predominantly contribute to the vibrational density of states only at very low frequencies, explaining its low thermal conductivity. These findings expand the knowledge of two-dimensional (2D) BN materials and open new avenues for their design and advanced technological applications.

Persistent photoconductivity and Emulating Ebbinghaus forgetting curve via characterization of excitatory synaptic transmission in a ZnO-based optoelectronic synapse with ultra-low power ([formula omitted] fJ) consumption

Optical synapses provide high bandwidth operation with low power consumption for neuromorphic computing. ZnO is established as a potential semiconductor for optoelectronic synapses with its high photosensitivity in the ultraviolet (UV) region. In this work, we focus on emulating Ebbinghaus forgetting curves via conductance decay and memory retention in a lateral synaptic device based on ZnO nanoparticles. We use optical stimulation using UV light of wavelength 375 nm. Retention of memory can be seen up to 2500 s showing long-term potentiation which is useful for memory and learning abilities. Long-duration memory retention using optical spiking is achieved and the decay characteristics of the memory are studied. A transition from short-term plasticity (STP) to long-term plasticity (LTP) can be induced by tuning the optical pulse width. Energy consumption is found to increase exponentially with the applied optical pulse width. The conductance decay follows the Ebbinghaus forgetting curve. We have demonstrated the effect of various measurement parameters such as pulse width, pulse frequency, and pulse amplitude on memory decay. The synaptic device can be operated with energy consumption as low as 1.2 fJ which paves the way for very low energy-consuming synaptic devices for neuromorphic applications.

A Ferroelastic Salt Cocrystal with Ultraviolet Emission.

The coexistence and coupling of photoluminescence and ferroelasticity in a single matter are vitally important for developing multifunctional materials and devices. However, the effective construction of ferroelastics with efficient photoluminescence, especially in the ultraviolet range, is a great challenge. In this work, a salt cocrystal, (DPA)(DPAH)PF6 (DPA = diphenylamine, DPAH = diphenylamine cation), with ultraviolet emission and ferroelasticity was reported by introducing the anion group PF6- in the parent DPA crystal. Besides, the thermally triggered order-disorder transition of PF6- groups leads to a ferroelastic phase transition at ∼340 K with the Aizu notation of 2/mF1̅. In addition, (DPA)(DPAH)PF6 displays a bright ultraviolet emission at 392 nm with a photoluminescence quantum yield of 49.4%. This work presents a strategy to achieve ultraviolet (UV)-emissive ferroelastic based on the luminescent organic crystal, which not only extends the luminescence of ferroelastic to the UV region but also paves a new way for the development of multifunctional ferroelastic materials and devices.

Development of phosphine and diimine stabilized copper(I) catalysts for efficient azide–alkyne cycloaddition

The synthesis of a small family of copper(I) complexes bound to diimine and phosphine ligands, and their characterization, spectroscopic properties and application as pre-catalyst for azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction are reported. Reaction of bis-(N-aryl)glyoxaldimine (p-R-C6H4NC(H)(H)CNC6H4-R-p; R = OCH3, CH3 and Cl; abbreviated as L-R) with [Cu(PPh3)2(NO3)] in refluxing methanol affords a group of three mixed-ligand copper(I) complexes of type [Cu(PPh3)2(L-R)]NO3, depicted respectively as complex 1 (R = OCH3), 2 (R = CH3) and 3 (R = Cl). Crystal structures of 1–3 have been determined by X-ray diffraction analysis. In each complex, the copper(I) center is nested in a nearly tetrahedral N2P2 coordination environment. Complexes 1–3 exhibit two intense absorptions spanning over the visible and ultraviolet regions. Origin of these absorptions was probed with DFT and TDDFT calculations, which revealed that the lower energy absorption at 346–380 nm is due to an allowed copper-to-diimine charge-transfer transition, and the second absorption near 270 nm is largely due to an intra-phosphine charge-transfer transition. These complexes also show prominent emission spectra while excited at 320 nm. These copper(I) complexes are found to serve as efficient precursor for catalytic azide–alkyne cycloaddition reaction under relatively mild condition, and offering a broad substrate scope.

Combustion Synthesis and Influence of Dy3+ ions on Structural and Photometric Attributes of Olivine-type LiMgPO4 Nanophosphors for Illumination Applications.

The low-cost technique of combustion synthesis was used to synthesize the trivalent Dysprosium (Dy3+) doped olivine type Lithium Magnesium Phosphate (LiMgPO4). X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis verified the orthorhombic phase, corresponding to the space group Pnma. The crystallite size of 50.83nm was calculated using Debye-Scherre formula. FESEM technique was used to study the morphology of the sample which depicts its porous nature. High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) analysis provided an average particle size measurement of 65 ± 2.04nm. The phosphor's photoluminescence (PL) excitation spectrum revealed distinct peaks in the ultraviolet (UV) and near-ultraviolet (near UV) regions, aligning with the characteristics of Dy3+ ions. Four emission peaks were observed in the PL spectra at various wavelengths: 4F9/2→6H15/2 (482nm), 4F9/2→6H13/2 (578nm), 4F9/2→6H11/2 (663nm) and 4F9/2→6H9/2 (700nm). Near-white light emission was observed at the Commission International de l'Eclairage (CIE) coordinates of Dy3+ activated LiMgPO4 [LMP] phosphor, which were (x = 0.41, y = 0.42) with color purity of 49.20%. The band gap of the prepared phosphor was calculated using diffuse reflectance spectra, yielding a value of 4.47 ± 0.02eV. The results indicated that the synthesized phosphor had potential for various illumination applications when combined with other phosphors under near-UV stimulation.

Investigation of Wettability, Thermal Stability, and Solar Behavior of Composite Films Based on Thermoplastic Polyurethane and Barium Titanate Nanoparticles

Herein, composite films were produced by incorporating different amounts (1, 3, 5, and 7%) of barium titanate nanoparticles into the thermoplastic polyurethane matrix using a solution casting method. This study examined the impact of the presence and concentration of a barium titanate additive on morphologic properties, mechanical performance, thermal stability, solar behavior, and wettability of produced film samples. The films were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry, thermal gravimetric analysis, scanning electron microscope, ultraviolet-visible near-infrared spectrophotometer, water contact angle, and tensile strength measurements. In the present study, the mass loss of samples containing 7% barium titanate was 24% lower than that of the pure polyurethane reference. The increase of barium titanate rate added to polyurethane enhanced the solar reflectance property of the films, including the near-infrared region. As a prominent result, the transmittance value decreased significantly compared to the reference in the ultraviolet region, and it dropped to 3% for the highest additive concentration. The contact angle values of polyurethane films increased by 11–40% depending on the barium titanate addition ratio. The nano additive also positively affected the mechanical performance of the reference polyurethane film by slightly increasing the tensile strength values.

Monolayer and bilayer BP as efficient optoelectronic materials in visible and ultraviolet regions

Hexagonal boron phosphide (BP) shows significant promise for optoelectronic applications due to its high carrier mobility and moderate band gap. Strain inevitably occurs during the synthesis of two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials. In this work, a detailed study on the strain-dependent phonon dispersion and optical properties of monolayer and bilayer BP was performed. The calculated phonon dispersion curves demonstrate that both monolayer and bilayer BP systems remain dynamically stable under tensile strain. By increasing tensile strain, the LO and TO modes soften and the phonon band gap between optical and acoustic modes becomes narrower. The LO and TO modes display expanded phonon spectra under large tensile strains in contrast to the ZA mode. The absorption edge of bilayer BP is located around 0.6 eV, lower in energy with respect to the monolayer BP at ∼ 0.8 eV. The results indicate that the optical absorption may be enhanced by applying the compressive strain. With their broad absorption range and strain-tunable absorption strength and phononic properties, monolayer and bilayer BP are highly promising for next-generation nanodevices.

Two-dimensional boron nitride allotrope Irida-B12N12 with 3-6-8 membered rings and wide-bandgap semiconducting properties

We present a novel two-dimensional (2D) boron nitride allotrope, Irida-B12\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\\hbox {B}_{{12}}$$\\end{document}N12\\documentclass[12pt]{minimal} \\usepackage{amsmath} \\usepackage{wasysym} \\usepackage{amsfonts} \\usepackage{amssymb} \\usepackage{amsbsy} \\usepackage{mathrsfs} \\usepackage{upgreek} \\setlength{\\oddsidemargin}{-69pt} \\begin{document}$$\\hbox {N}_{{12}}$$\\end{document} (Ir-BN), analogous to the all-carbon Irida-Graphene (Ir-G). The predicted structure of Ir-BN consists of alternating boron and nitrogen atoms, forming three distinct lattices with 3-, 6-, and 8-membered ring patterns. First-principles calculations based on density functional theory (DFT) formalism and ab initio molecular dynamics (AIMD) simulations were performed to investigate its structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical properties. The Ir-BN lattices exhibit good dynamical and thermal stability, supporting their viability as new 2D materials. Substantial anisotropy is observed in the mechanical properties, with in-plane stiffness ranging from 16 to 142 N/m, depending on the direction, and bulk moduli between 78 and 95 N/m. The electronic structure analysis reveals that Ir-BN is a wide-bandgap semiconductor, with band gaps ranging from 2.4 to 3.2 eV. The material shows optical activity particularly in the visible and ultraviolet regions.

Measurements of the Rovibrationally Dependent Lifetimes of C2 in the 13Σg+ and f3Σg- States through the VUV-Pump-UV-Probe Scheme.

The dicarbon molecule, C2, is one of the most important diatomic species in various gaseous environments. Despite extensive spectroscopic studies in the last two centuries, the radiative and photodissociative properties of C2 in its highly excited electronic states are still largely unexplored, particularly in the short vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) region. In this study, the lifetimes of C2 for rotational levels in the recently identified 13Σg+ state up to the vibrational level ν' = 4 and in the f3Σg- state up to ν' = 2 are measured for the first time with a VUV-pump-UV-probe photoionization scheme. It is found that all rovibrational levels in the f3Σg- state have lifetimes shorter than the dynamical limit of ∼4.7 ns of the present method, and the lifetimes in the 13Σg+ state show obvious and complex dependence on the rotational and vibrational quantum levels. Generally, the lifetime in the 13Σg+ state becomes shorter at higher rotational and vibrational levels, i.e., the longest lifetime measured in the ν' = 0 level is ∼18 ns, while all rotational levels in the ν' = 4 level are found to have shorter lifetimes than ∼4.7 ns. This implies that predissociation might occur and become more prominent at the higher energy levels in the 13Σg+ state. The prominent dependence of the lifetime on the rotational, vibrational and electronic level indicates complex dynamical processes in the highly excited states of C2.

Elucidating the Photo-Induced Electronic Structure and Mechanisms of ZnAl-Layered Double Hydroxide: A DFT Study.

Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) have been regarded as excellent catalysts for a variety of photocatalytic applications including the hydrogen production, carbon dioxide reduction, and nitrogen fixation, et al. The elucidation of the photocatalytic mechanism of LDH-based photocatalysts under light irradiation, especially at the ultraviolet (UV) and deep ultraviolet (DUV) region, at the molecular level has remained elusive. In this study, the photo-induced electronic structure of ZnAl-LDH materials was investigated, and a comprehensive understanding of its underlying mechanism, both in the UV and DUV region, was gained using density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The UV and DUV regions exhibit distinct excitation characteristics, revealing the complex interactions between electrons and holes within the system. The DUV region significantly promotes electron transfer, indicating the potential application of LDH materials as a DUV catalysis material. This study elucidates the electron transfer kinetics in LDHs upon UV and DUV irradiation, thereby offering new perspective for the development of photocatalytic materials under different light region.

Low current driven blue-violet light-emitting diodes based on p-GaN/i-Ga2O3/n-Ga2O3:Si structure

This paper reports a low current driven LED with p-GaN/i-Ga2O3/n-Ga2O3:Si structure prepared by radio frequency (RF) magnetron sputtering, the driving current of the device is only 0.02 mA. Compared with the reported drive current of the LEDs, the reduction is 100 or even 1000 times. Through the study of its electrical properties, it was found that it had excellent rectification characteristics at different ambient temperatures and the turn-on voltage was about 1.8 V. In addition, the leakage current was as low as 4.30 × 10-8 mA. Through the electroluminescence test, it was found that the device had the function of emitting in the ultraviolet (363 nm) and visible (425 nm) region, which realized the blue-violet luminescence at room temperature. Furthermore, the device had excellent high temperature color stability and ultra-low color temperature of 1924 K. The color coordinate of the device at room temperature was (0.1905,0.0955). A detailed study was conducted on the electroluminescence mechanism of the device through its band structure, and the causes of the luminescence were analyzed through the Gaussian fitting of the EL spectrum.

Two-dimensional YOBiS2 with narrow bandgap and high carrier mobility for infrared photodetector

Two-dimensional (2D) materials are highly valued for their atomic-scale thickness and exceptional mechanical, optical, and electronic properties. However, most 2D materials have band gaps above 1.6 eV, limiting their applications in infrared detection. In this work, we predict a novel 2D semiconductor YOBiS2, using first-principles calculations. Analyses of formation energy, molecular dynamics, phonon dispersion, and mechanical stability confirm its structural and dynamical stability. Remarkably, using the GW approximation taking into account the SOC, 2D YOBiS2 exhibits a direct electronic band gap of 1.38 eV Calculations incorporating BSE indicate an exciton binding energy of 0.81 eV. Additionally, it has a low hole effective mass of 0.09 m0 and a high hole mobility of 1.66 × 104 cm2·V−1·s−1. 2D YOBiS2 possesses an exceptionally broad optical absorption spectrum, spanning from the near-infrared to the ultraviolet region, with an ultra-high absorption coefficient of 5.5 × 105 cm−1, highlighting its potential for high-performance infrared photodetectors.

The investigation on the structural, electronic and optical properties of wide band gap semiconductor material Bi24M2O40 (M = Si, Ge, As, P)

The mechanical, optical, electrical and thermal properties of Bi24M2O40 (M = Si, Ge, As, P) are calculated by using the first-principles calculations based on density functional. The results show that Bi24Si2O40 has the highest elastic constant C11 (195.27), strong crush resistance on the A-axis, the largest bulk modulus (111.9GPa) and shear modulus (60.1GPa), the greatest crush resistance and the strongest shear deformation resistance. Bi24As2O40 has the highest hardness (9.0GPa). According to Pugh’s rule, Bi24Si2O40 and Bi24Ge2O40 are inherently ductile, while Bi24P2O40 and Bi24As2O40 are inherently brittle. The structural energy band curves show that Bi24M2O40 (M = Si, Ge, As, P) belongs to the direct band gap semiconductor. The static dielectric functions of Bi24Si2O40, Bi24Ge2O40, Bi24P2O40 and Bi24As2O40 are 4.37, 4.45, 4.47 and 4.49, respectively. The maximum absorption coefficient of Bi24P2O40 is greater than that of the other three crystals and its maximum absorption coefficient is close to 2 × 105cm−1. In the far ultraviolet region, Bi24Ge2O40 has the highest reflectivity and can be used in semiconductor shading devices. In the range of 0–10 eV, the dielectric function curves of EX direction and EZ direction have high anisotropy. If it is greater than 10 eV, it is isotropic. Bi24P2O40 has the best thermodynamic stability at high temperatures. The order of phase stability of four semiconductor is Bi24As2O40 > Bi24P2O40 > Bi24Ge2O40 > Bi24Si2O40.

Study of the reaction for obtaining the supramolecular compound cocamide DEA by Spectrophotometric method

In this work, the effect of solution acidity on the properties of diethanolamine cocamide was studied using a spectrophotometric method. Since solutions of the substance under study are colorless and, therefore, do not absorb light waves in the visible region of the spectrum, the study was carried out in the ultraviolet region. The possibility of interaction of diethanolamine cocamide with molybdenum polyoxometalates to obtain a supramolecular compound was investigated and the nature of the bond in the resulting compounds was determined. The results of these studies can be used in the development of new supramolecular substances based on cocamide diethanolamine for sensing environmental pollution.

Ultraviolet thermally tunable silicon magnetic plasmon induced transparency

Pushing a tunable metamaterial magnetic plasmon resonance with a narrow linewidth into the ultraviolet region still remains a challenge, which is desirable for the applications of optoelectronic devices in the ultraviolet (UV) range. Here, a thermally tunable narrow UV magnetic plasmon induced transparency (PIT) is explored in a metamaterial consisting of Si vertical split ring resonator (Si VSRRs) array. With the 3D metamaterials suspended in air to minimize the dielectric substrate effect, the plasmonic interference between the bright broad Si UV magnetic plasmon and the dark narrow Wood-Rayleigh anomaly mode produces a narrow PIT with a bandwidth of 5.2 nm and a Rabi splitting energy of 87 meV in the UV, revealed by the coupled Lorentz oscillator theory. Moreover, a dynamic tuning of the UV magnetic PIT and the associated slow light is achieved via temperature change of the encapsulated ethanol. With a high-level sensitivity of 180 nm/RIU and a figure of merit of 45, the lifted Si VSRR is applicable to detecting sub nanometre-thick analytes, indicating the potential for developing UV plasmonic biosensing.

Tuning band gap and improving optoelectronic properties of lead-free halide perovskites FrMI3 (M = Ge, Sn) under hydrostatic pressure

In the field of optoelectronic applications, inorganic cubic halide perovskites have turned into a leading choice for commercialization. The physical properties of cubic FrMI3 (M = Ge, Sn) halide perovskites under pressure are explored at multiple pressures up to 10 GPa using ab initio Density-Functional Theory due to their significant importance. The structural accuracy, reflected in lattice parameters and unit cell volume, closely corresponds to previously reported data. FrGeI3 and FrSnI3 exhibited direct electronic band gaps of 0.65 eV and 0.46 eV with GGA-PBE functional, respectively, indicating their semiconducting nature at 0 GPa. The enhanced band gaps obtained employing the HSE06 potential are 1.61 eV and 1.28 eV for the corresponding perovskites. FrGeI3 and FrSnI3 shift from semiconducting to metallic states under pressures of 4.5 GPa and 3 GPa, respectively, thereby enhancing the conductivity. Pressure also improves optical functions, indicating both perovskites may be employed in high-efficiency optoelectronic devices that operate within the visible and ultra-violet (UV) range. At 10 GPa pressure, both FrGeI3 and FrSnI3 demonstrate the sharpest absorption spikes in the UV region, approximately at 2.61 × 105 cm−1 and 2.42 × 105 cm−1, respectively, resulting in sharp peaks in optical conductivity of approximately 5.98 1/fs for FrGeI3 and 5.49 1/fs for FrSnI3. FrGeI3 consistently outperforms FrSnI3, offering superior electronic and optical characteristics. Additionally, pressure modifies the mechanical features of entitled perovskites while conserving stability. The anisotropic and ductile properties become more pronounced under pressure. The outcomes of this study are expected to propel the advancement of lead-free optoelectronic devices, driving innovation in sustainable energy solutions.

Synthesis and Characterization of a Novel Intrinsically Fluorescent Analog of Cholesterol with Improved Photophysical Properties.

Live-cell imaging of cholesterol trafficking depends on suitable cholesterol analogs. However, existing fluorescent analogs of cholesterol either show very different physicochemical properties compared to cholesterol or demand excitation in the ultraviolet spectral region. We present a strategy to synthesize two novel intrinsically fluorescent sterol probes with a close resemblance of cholesterol. The analogs contain four conjugated double bonds in the ring system and either a keto group (probe 5) or a hydroxy group (probe 6) in the C3 position. The emission of 5 is in the visible range of the spectrum, i.e., red-shifted by 150 nm compared to the widely used dehydroergosterol. Together with its high multiphoton absorption, this allows for imaging of 5 on conventional microscopes, including multicolor 3D and time-lapse microscopy. Molecular dynamics simulations and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy reveal that 5 can condense the fatty acyl chains of phospholipids in model membranes. In giant unilamellar vesicles, 5 partitions equally into the liquid-ordered and disordered phases. In contrast, 6 emits in the ultraviolet range and is unstable in solution, preventing its use in live-cell imaging applications. The good photophysical properties of 5 make it a suitable analogue for improved live-cell imaging of sterol transport.

Multifunctional Near-Infrared Luminescence Performance of Nd3+ Doped SrSnO3 Phosphor

The phosphors with persistent luminescence in the NIR (near-infrared) region and the NIR-to-NIR Stokes luminescence properties have received considerable attention owing to their inclusive application prospects in the in vivo imaging field. In this paper, Nd3+ doped SrSnO3 phosphors with remarkable NIR emission performance were prepared using a high temperature solid state reaction method; the phase structure, morphology, and luminescence properties were discussed systematically. The SrSnO3 host exhibits broadband NIR emission (800–1300 nm) with absorptions in the near ultraviolet region. Nd3+ ions emerge excellent NIR-to-NIR Stokes luminescence under 808 nm laser excitation, with maximum emission at around ~1068 nm. The concentration-dependent luminescence properties, temperature dependent emission, and the luminescence decay curves of Nd3+ in the SrSnO3 host were also studied. The Nd3+ doped SrSnO3 phosphors exhibit exceptional thermal stability; the integrated emission intensity can retain approximately 66% at 423 K compared to room temperature. Most importantly, NIR persistent luminescence also can be observed for the SrSnO3:Nd3+ samples, which is in the first and second biological windows. A possible mechanism was proposed for the persistent NIR luminescence of Nd3+ based on the thermo-luminescence spectra. Consequently, the exciting results indicate that multifunctional NIR luminescence has been successfully realized in the SrSnO3:Nd3+ phosphors.