NaYF₄: Yb/Tm

Description

NaYF₄: Yb/Tm Upconversion Nanomaterials

Material Information:
Chemical Composition: NaYF₄: 25% Yb/0.3% Tm
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal phase
Morphology: Cylindrical Shape
Average Particle Size: 80 × 80 × 500 nm
Optical Properties:
Emission Characteristics: Blue Upconversion Emission
Excitation at 980 nm:
Primary Emission Peaks: 450 nm, 475 nm (Blue)
Secondary Emission Peak: 654 nm (Red)
Surface & Dispersibility:
Solubility Options: Water-Soluble or Oil-Soluble
Surface Functionalization (Optional):
Oleic Acid (-COOH) for Hydrophobic Surfaces
Carboxyl (-COOH), Amine (-NH₂), or Silica (SiO₂) Functionalization for Hydrophilic Surfaces
Appearance:
Solid Form: White Powder
Solvent Options:
Water-Soluble (Optional): Water, Ethanol
Oil-Soluble (Optional): Hexane, Cyclohexane, Toluene

Key Features & Advantages:
High-Quality Hexagonal-Phase NaYF₄ Host Material:
Enhanced upconversion efficiency for optoelectronic and biological applications
Cylindrical Nanostructure (80 × 80 × 500 nm):
Ideal for anisotropic optical and plasmonic effects
Facilitates directional energy transfer in nanophotonic devices
Strong Blue Upconversion Emission at 450 nm & 475 nm:
Suitable for fluorescent imaging, security tagging, and optoelectronic devices
Customizable Surface Functionalization:
Amine (-NH₂), Carboxyl (-COOH), and Silica (SiO₂) coatings available for tailored applications

Applications:
Bioimaging & Fluorescent Labeling:
Deep-tissue near-infrared (NIR) fluorescence imaging
Enables long-term cell tracking and molecular diagnostics
Nanophotonics & Optical Devices:
Blue upconversion emission used in nanophotonic circuits and laser applications
Enhances optical coherence in high-resolution microscopy
Security Marking & Anti-Counterfeiting:
Unique blue emission spectrum for authentication and tracking
Optoelectronics & Display Technologies:
Used in high-performance display materials and phosphor-based LEDs
Biosensing & Theranostics:
Functionalized nanoparticles for biosensors and targeted drug delivery