Description
NaGdF₄: Yb/Tm Upconversion Nanomaterials
Material Information:
Chemical Composition: NaGdF₄: 25% Yb/0.3% Tm
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal phase
Morphology: Spherical
Average Particle Size: ~25 nm
Optical Properties:
Emission Characteristics: Blue Emission
Excitation at 980 nm:
Primary Emission Peaks: 450 nm, 475 nm
Secondary Emission Peak: 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 Blue Upconversion Luminescence: Strong 450 nm and 475 nm blue emission under 980 nm near-infrared 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:
Blue upconversion luminescence provides a unique security labeling solution.
Energy Applications:
Potential for luminescent solar concentrators and photocatalysis.
Additional information
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