Description
NaYF₄:Yb/Tm/Nd@NaYF₄:Nd/Yb Upconversion Nanomaterials
Material Information:
Chemical Composition: NaYF₄: 25% Yb/0.5% Tm/1% Nd@NaYF₄: 20% Nd/10% Yb
Crystal Structure: Hexagonal phase
Morphology: Spherical
Average Particle Size: ~30 nm
Optical Properties:
Emission Characteristics: Blue Emission
Excitation at 980 nm:
Primary Emission Peaks: 450 nm, 475 nm
Secondary Emission Peak: 654 nm
Excitation at 808 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 Upconversion Luminescence: Strong blue emission under NIR excitation, making it highly suitable for optical applications.
Core-Shell Structure: Enhances luminescence efficiency, chemical stability, and biocompatibility.
Versatile Surface Chemistry: Functionalizable with various surface groups (COOH, NH₂, SiO₂, Oleic Acid) for specific applications.
Tunable Solubility: Available in both aqueous and organic-phase dispersions, making it adaptable to diverse applications.
Superior Stability: Maintains long-term luminescence and structural integrity under different environmental conditions.
Applications:
Bioimaging & Biomedical Applications:
Ideal for fluorescent labeling, in vivo imaging, and targeted diagnostic assays.
Multifunctional Nanoprobes:
Enables dual-function optical and molecular targeting.
Optoelectronic & Photonic Devices:
Used in optical sensors, upconversion lasers, and quantum photonics.
Security Marking & Anti-Counterfeiting:
Unique upconversion emission for authentication technologies and invisible ink applications.
Energy Applications:
Potential for photocatalysis and luminescent solar concentrators.