NaGdF₄:Yb/Er@NaGdF₄

Description

NaGdF₄:Yb/Er@NaGdF₄ Upconversion Nanomaterials

Material Information:
Chemical Composition: NaGdF₄: 20% Yb/2% Er @ NaGdF₄
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal phase
Morphology: Spherical
Average Particle Size: ~30 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:
Strong Upconversion Luminescence: Efficient green emission under 980 nm and 808 nm NIR excitation.
High Chemical Stability: Robust NaGdF₄ host material ensures long-term photostability and minimal degradation.
Versatile Surface Chemistry: Functionalizable with various surface groups (COOH, NH₂, SiO₂, Oleic Acid) for targeted applications.
Tunable Solubility: Available in both aqueous and organic-phase dispersions, adaptable for diverse applications.
Superior Dispersibility: Exhibits excellent colloidal stability in various solvents, making it ideal for solution-based processing.

Applications:
Bioimaging & Biomedical Applications:
Ideal for high-resolution fluorescent labeling, deep-tissue in vivo imaging, and targeted molecular diagnostics.
Multifunctional Nanoprobes:
Enables dual-modal imaging (fluorescence + MRI) due to Gd³⁺ incorporation.
Optoelectronic & Photonic Devices:
Suitable for optical sensors, upconversion lasers, and quantum photonics.
Security Marking & Anti-Counterfeiting:
Unique green upconversion emission for security authentication and advanced labeling technologies.
Energy Applications:
Potential use in photocatalysis and luminescent solar concentrators.