Description
LaF₃: Yb/Ho Upconversion Nanomaterials
Material Information:
Chemical Composition: LaF₃: 10% Yb/1% Ho
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal phase
Morphology: Spherical
Average Particle Size: ~15 nm
Optical Properties:
Emission Characteristics: Green Emission
Excitation at 980 nm: Emission Peaks at 521 nm, 541 nm, 654 nm
Excitation at 808 nm: Emission Peaks at 521 nm, 541 nm, 654 nm
Excitation at 1530 nm: Emission Peaks at 521 nm, 541 nm, 654 nm
Surface & Dispersibility:
Solubility Options:
Water-Soluble
Oil-Soluble
Surface Functionalization (Optional):
Oleic Acid
Carboxyl (-COOH)
Amino (-NH₂)
Silica Coating (SiO₂)
Appearance:
Solid Form: White powder
Solvent Options:
Water-Soluble: Water or ethanol
Oil-Soluble: n-Hexane, Cyclohexane, or Toluene
Key Features & Advantages:
Efficient Upconversion Luminescence: Strong green emission under 980 nm, 808 nm, and 1530 nm near-infrared excitation.
Small Particle Size (~15 nm): Enables enhanced cellular uptake and improved bioimaging resolution.
Highly Stable Host Matrix: LaF₃ ensures excellent photostability, low phonon energy, and minimal fluorescence quenching.
Versatile Surface Functionalization: Modifiable with COOH, NH₂, SiO₂, or oleic acid to suit diverse applications.
Superior Dispersibility: High colloidal stability in aqueous and organic solvents, suitable for solution-based processing.
Applications:
Bioimaging & Theranostics:
Ideal for high-contrast fluorescent labeling, in vivo deep-tissue imaging, and targeted therapy.
Upconversion Nanoprobes:
Enables dual-modal imaging (fluorescence + MRI) with tunable surface chemistry.
Optoelectronic & Photonic Devices:
Suitable for optical sensors, upconversion lasers, and infrared-driven light-emitting devices.
Security Marking & Anti-Counterfeiting:
Unique green upconversion emission enables covert authentication and high-security labeling.
Energy Applications:
Potential use in photocatalysis and luminescent solar concentrators.
Additional information
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