Abstract
A series of singly and co-doped LiTi2(PO4)3:Eu3+, Tb3+ phosphors prepared by solid state metathesis (SSM) was reported the first time. The X-Ray diffraction (XRD) verified that the as-prepared materials exhibit a pure rhombohedral phase with a space group of P21/m. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), Energy Dispersive X-ray analysis (EDAX) and elemental mapping confirm the morphology and constituents of elements. The LiTi2(PO4)3:Eu3+ shows 614nm red emission obtained due to the 5D0→7L6 transition under 393nm excitation and the Tb3+ doped sample gives 546nm green emission ascribed to 5D4→7F5 for excitation of 376nm. The luminescence properties of Eu3+/Tb3+ doped LiTi2(PO4)3 phosphors excited under a UV source were investigated and the relative mechanism was analyzed. Upon excitation by 393nm, the LiTi2(PO4)3:EuxTby phosphor has the capability to generate vivid green, yellow and red emissions, with color tunability achieved through the modulation of dopant ion concentrations. Color chromaticity of LiTi2(PO4)3:Eu0.01Tb0.05 gives at x=0.574, y=0.425 and CCT=1810.04K. The proposed simple, low-cost, nontoxic and rapid synthesis route of phosphate-based compounds will lead the way to access these LiTi2(PO4)3:Eu3+/Tb3+ phosphors for potential applications in w-light-emitting diodes and plasma display panel.
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