Description
NaYF₄:Yb/Tm@NaYF₄ Upconversion Nanomaterials
Material Information:
Chemical Composition: NaYF₄: 25% Yb/0.3% Tm @ NaYF₄
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
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 blue emission under 980 nm NIR excitation.
High Chemical Stability: Robust NaYF₄ host material ensures long-term photostability and minimal degradation.
Versatile Surface Chemistry: Functionalizable with multiple surface groups (COOH, NH₂, SiO₂, Oleic Acid) for enhanced biocompatibility and 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) when combined with gadolinium-doped nanoparticles.
Optoelectronic & Photonic Devices:
Suitable for optical sensors, upconversion lasers, and quantum photonics.
Security Marking & Anti-Counterfeiting:
Unique blue upconversion emission for security authentication and advanced labeling technologies.
Energy Applications:
Potential use in photocatalysis and luminescent solar concentrators.