Description
NaGdF₄: Yb/Er Upconversion Nanomaterials
Material Information:
Chemical Composition: NaGdF₄: 18% Yb/2% Er
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal phase
Morphology: Spherical
Average Particle Size: ~25 nm
Optical Properties:
Emission Characteristics: Green Emission
Excitation at 980 nm: Emission Peaks: 521 nm, 541 nm, 654 nm
Excitation at 808 nm: Emission Peaks: 521 nm, 541 nm, 654 nm
Excitation at 1530 nm: Emission Peaks: 521 nm, 541 nm, 654 nm
Surface & Dispersibility:
Solubility Options:
Water-Soluble
Oil-Soluble
Surface Functionalization (Optional):
Oleic Acid (-COOH) Functionalization
Carboxyl (-COOH) Functionalization
Amino (-NH₂) Functionalization
Silica (SiO₂) Coating
Appearance:
Solid Form: White powder
Solvent Options:
Water-Soluble: Water or ethanol
Oil-Soluble: n-Hexane, Cyclohexane, or Toluene
Key Features & Advantages:
Efficient Green Upconversion Luminescence: Strong 521 nm and 541 nm green emission under 980 nm and 808 nm excitation.
Optimized Particle Size (~25 nm): Enables high dispersion, efficient surface modification, and biocompatibility.
Highly Stable Host Matrix: NaGdF₄ ensures superior photostability, low phonon energy, and minimal fluorescence quenching.
Customizable Surface Chemistry: Functionalization with COOH, NH₂, SiO₂, or oleic acid for tailored applications.
Excellent Dispersibility: Stable in both aqueous and organic solvents, enabling diverse applications.
Applications:
Bioimaging & Biomedical Applications:
Enables high-resolution near-infrared fluorescence imaging, drug delivery, and targeted cell tracking.
Upconversion Nanoprobes:
Suitable for biolabeling, cancer diagnostics, and near-infrared sensing.
Optoelectronic & Photonic Devices:
Used in optical sensors, upconversion lasers, and photodetectors.
Anti-Counterfeiting & Security Marking:
Green upconversion luminescence provides a unique security labeling solution.
Energy Applications:
Potential for luminescent solar concentrators and photocatalysis.