Abstract: A set of nanocrystals comprising a semiconductor comprising A representing a metal or metalloid in the +III oxidation state and B representing an element in the ?III oxidation state, the nanocrystals being doped, on average per nanocrystal, by an atom of C chosen from the transition metals in the +I or +II oxidation state and various uses thereof.

Abstract: A nonlinear optical crystal has a chemical formula Li2X4TiOSi4O12, wherein X=K or Rb. The nonlinear optical crystal belongs to tetragonal system with space group P4nc and Z=2. The unit cell parameters of Li2K4TiOSi4O12 are a=b=11.3336(5) ?, c=5.0017(2) ?; and the unit cell parameters of Li2Rb4TiOSi4O12 are a=b=11.5038(6) ?, c=5.1435(3) ?. The two crystals are thermally stable and show strong second harmonic generation with high laser damage threshold.

Abstract: A red phosphor material includes an essential component represented by a formula of A2-2xRxEuySmzLnx-y-zM2O8 as a main component, where A represents at least one selected from Ca and Sr; R represents at least one selected from Li, Na, and K; Ln represents at least one selected from La, Gd, and Y; M represents at least one selected from W and Mo; and x, y, and z are numerical values that satisfy 0.2?x?0.7, 0.2?y+z?0.6, 0.005?z?0.04, and x?y?z?0. A light-emitting device includes an excitation light source and the red phosphor material that absorbs excitation light emitted by the excitation light source and emits red light.

Abstract: A red phosphor material comprising an essential component represented by a formula of ALn1-x-yEuxSmyM2O8 as a main component, where A represents at least one selected from Li, Na, and K; Ln represents at least one selected from La and Gd; M represents at least one selected from W and Mo; and x and y are numerical values that satisfy 0.1?x+y?0.7 and 0.005?y?0.08. A light-emitting device includes an excitation light source and the red phosphor material that absorbs excitation light emitted by the excitation light source and emits red light.

Abstract: The invention provides a red fluorescent material of which the chemical formula is (Li1?a?bMIaMII2b)2+m(Gd1?x?yEuxLny)4?2b(MoO4)7?c?z(WO4)c(A)Z. The invention further provides a preparation method of the red fluorescent material, and an electric light source prepared from the red fluorescent material and a preparation method of the electric light source. The invention has the beneficial effect that the red fluorescent material uses Eu3+ ions as the main activator; under the excitation of near ultraviolet light or blue light emitted by a semiconductor LED chip, the red fluorescent material has high light conversion efficiency, and emits light in a mode of red sharp lines of characteristic 4f electron-configuration 5D0?>7F2 energy level transition of Eu3+; and the red fluorescent material has high color purity, high emissive power and stable performance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to highly functional composite nanoparticles including a support body formed of nanoparticles and first phase nanoparticles which are condensed on the surfaces of the support body particles after being evaporated through a physical vapor deposition process, and to a method for producing same. According to the present invention, a physical vapor deposition process is used instead of a wet process so as to produce eco-friendly composite nanoparticles that do not emit hazardous chemicals while having high economic feasibility and process reproducibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite ceramic which comprises a conversion phosphor and a further material, characterised in that the further material has a negative coefficient of thermal expansion, and to a process for the preparation thereof. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to the use of the composite ceramic according to the invention as emission-converting material, preferably in a white light source, and to a light source, a lighting unit and a display device.

Abstract: A low rare earth mineral photoluminescent structure for generating long-persistent luminescence that utilizes at least a phosphorescent layer comprising one or more phosphorescent materials having substantially low rare earth mineral content of less than about 2.0 weight percent, and one or more fluorescent layers is disclosed. Further disclosed are methods for fabricating and using the inventive low rare earth mineral photoluminescent structure. A low rare earth mineral photoluminescent composition for generating long-persistent luminescence that utilizes at least one or more phosphorescent materials having substantially low rare earth mineral content of less than about 2.0 weight percent and one or more fluorescent materials is also disclosed, as well as, the methods for fabricating and using the inventive low rare earth mineral photoluminescent composition.

Abstract: Direct synthesis methods are generally provided that include reacting Na2(WO4).2H2O (and/or Na2(GeO4).2H2O) with NaF in an inert atmosphere at a reaction temperature of about 950° C. to about 1400° C., along with the resulting structures and compositions.

Abstract: A tungstate-based scintillating material and a method for using a tungstate-based scintillating material is provided. In addition, a radiation detector and an imaging device incorporating a tungstate-based scintillating material are provided.

Abstract: A luminescent material can be formed by a process using a vacancy-filling agent that includes vacancy-filling atoms. In an embodiment, the process can include forming a mixture of a constituent corresponding to the luminescent material and the vacancy-filling agent. The process can further include forming the luminescent material from the mixture, wherein the luminescent material includes at least some of the vacancy-filling atoms from the vacancy-filling agent. In another embodiment, the process can include melting a constituent corresponding to the luminescent material to form a melt and adding a vacancy-filling agent into the melt. The process can also include forming the luminescent material from the melt, wherein the luminescent material includes at least some of the vacancy-filling atoms from the vacancy-filling agent. The luminescent material may have one or more improved performance properties as compared to a corresponding base material of the luminescent material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising at least one transparent thermoplastic material; at least one inorganic IR absorber which comprises a zinc-doped caesium tungstate; and optionally at least one stabilizer which is based on phosphine. The present invention also relates to a composition which comprises a thermoplastic polymer material, an inorganic IR absorber, at least one phosphine stabilizer, at least one phosphite stabilizer, and at least one phenolic antioxidant stabilizer.

Abstract: The invention relates to surface-modified phosphor particles based on luminescent particles which comprise at least one luminescent compound, where (Ca,Sr,Ba)2SiO4 and other silicates having one or more activator ions, such as Eu, Ce and Mn, are excluded as luminescent compounds, and where at least one inorganic layer comprising oxides/hydroxides of Si, Al, Zr, Zn, Ti and/or mixtures thereof and an organic coating of organosilanes or polyorganosiloxanes (silicones) and/or mixtures thereof are applied to the luminescent particles, and to a production process.

Abstract: This invention relates to a transparent or translucent transaction card having a base comprising a core of substantially transparent or translucent material with a plurality of coats, including optically recognizable ink comprising one or more infrared blocking dyes and other nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors and other metal nanoparticles, and/or optically recognizable film comprising nanoparticles, such as rare earth nanophosphors, and other metal oxide and/or non-oxide complexes, and methods for their preparation.

Abstract: It is an object to provide phosphors with high luminance. It also is an object to provide phosphors with less decrease in luminance due to a reduction in particle diameter. A first phosphor is represented by a general formula: aYO3/2.(3?a)CeO3/2.bAlO3/2.cGaO32.fWO3(2.80?a?2.99, 3.00?b?5.00, 0?c?2.00, 0.003?f?0.020, where 4.00?b+c?5.00). A second phosphor is represented by a general formula: aYO3/2.(3?a)CeO3/2.bAlO3/2.cGaO3/2.gK2WO4(2.80?a?2.99, 3.00?b?5.00, 0?c?2.00, 0.003?g?0.015, where 4.00?b+c?5.00).

Abstract: Cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film, manufacturing method and application thereof are provided, said method for manufacturing cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film comprises the following steps: mixing MgO, BaO, WO3 and Ce2O3, sintering for forming sputtering target, forming the precursor of cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film by magnetron sputtering, annealing the precursor of cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film, and then forming cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film. Said cerium doped magnesium barium tungstate luminescent thin film exhibits high luminescence efficiency and high light emitting peaks in red and blue regions. Said method presents the advantages of simplified operation, less cost, and suitable for industrial preparation.

Abstract: Light emitting devices that include an energy source configured to generate light energy and an up-conversion phosphor configured to emit light having a wavelength shorter than that of the light energy generated from the energy source are provided. The up-conversion phosphor comprises an ordered oxyfluoride compound having a formula: A3?3a/2RaMO4??1?w?F1??2?w?Nw. Methods are also generally disclosed for up-converting light energy.

Abstract: A method for producing particles containing a metal oxide is provided, and the method includes: feeding a metal oxide sol having a pH of 7 or higher and containing metal oxide colloidal particles as dispersoids and water as a dispersion medium, into a liquid containing a solvent having a solubility in 20° C. water of 0.05 g/100 ml or more and having a relative permittivity of 30 or lower (protic solvent) or of 40 or lower (aprotic solvent) at 20° C., and thereby forming aggregates of the metal oxide colloidal particles in the liquid; and subjecting the aggregates to a treatment such as drying and heating, and thereby converting the aggregates into particles that are insoluble in water. By appropriately selecting the solvent, particles can be obtained in the form of flakes, fibers, spheres, and the like.

Abstract: The invention provides a red fluorescent material of which the chemical formula is (Li1?a?bMIaMII2b)2+m(Gd1?x?yEuxLny)4?2b(MoO4)7?c?z(WO4)c(A)z. The invention further provides a preparation method of the red fluorescent material, and an electric light source prepared from the red fluorescent material and a preparation method of the electric light source. The invention has the beneficial effect that the red fluorescent material uses Eu3+ ions as the main activator; under the excitation of near ultraviolet light or blue light emitted by a semiconductor LED chip, the red fluorescent material has high light conversion efficiency, and emits light in a mode of red sharp lines of characteristic 4f electron-configuration 5D0?>7F2 energy level transition of Eu3+; and the red fluorescent material has high color purity, high emissive power and stable performance.

Abstract: It is an object to provide phosphors with high luminance. It also is an object to provide phosphors with less decrease in luminance due to a reduction in particle diameter. A first phosphor is represented by a general formula: aYO43.(3?a)CeO32.bAlO32.cGaO32.fWO3(2.80?a?2.99, 3.00?b?5.00, 0?c?2.00, 0.003?f?0.020, where 4.00?b+c?5.00). A second phosphor is represented by a general formula: aYO32.(3?a)CeO32.bAlO32.cGaO32.gK2WO4(2.80?a?2.99, 3.00?b?5.00, 0?c?2.00, 0.003?g?0.015, where 4.00?b+c?5.00).

Abstract: Tungstate luminescent materials and preparation methods thereof are provided. The said luminescent materials are represented by the following general formula: RWO4:xM, wherein R is selected from one or two of Ca, Sr or Ba, M is selected from one or two of Ag, Au, Pt or Pd metal nano-particles; 0<x?1×10?3. The said luminescent materials have excellent chemical stability and high luminous intensity. The said preparation methods have simple technique, no pollution, manageable process conditions and low equipment requirement, and are beneficial to industry production.

Abstract: Neutron scintillating materials are provided, including boron substitution scintillation materials, boron and Li substitution scintillation materials, and Gd-based substitution scintillation materials.

Abstract: There is provided infrared shielding nanoparticles having excellent water-resistant property and excellent infrared shielding property, which is the infrared shielding nanoparticles of composite tungsten oxide expressed by a general formula WyOz and/or a general formula MxWyOz, with an average primary particle size of the nanoparticle being 1 nm or more and 800 nm or less, and a surface of the nanoparticle being coated with tetrafunctional silane compound or its hydrolysis product and/or an organic metal compound.

Abstract: Disclosed is a phosphorescent composition which contains lead-free glass powder and phosphorescent pigment. The composition is in particular suitable for producing dyes, paints and glass articles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blue phosphor having high luminance and showing less luminance degradation during driving of a light-emitting device. The present invention is a blue phosphor that includes: an alkaline earth metal aluminate represented by a general formula aBaO.bSrO.(1?a?b)EuO.cMgO.dAlO3/2, where 0.70?a?0.95, 0?b?0.15, 0.95?c?1.15, 9.00?d?11.00, and a+b?0.97 are satisfied; and 0.008 mol to 0.800 mol of MWO4 with respect to 1 mol of the aluminate, where M is at least one element selected from a group consisting of Ba, Sr, and Ca.

Abstract: A security marker material comprising emissive particles selected from at least two groups with different size distributions and the size distributions satisfy the formula: [(x?z)2/(Sx2+Sz2)]1/2>1 wherein x and z are the volume-weighted mean equivalent-spherical diameters of the two particle distributions and Sx and Sz are the standard deviations of the same two distributions.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blue phosphor that exhibits high luminance and shows less luminance degradation during driving of a light-emitting device. The present invention is a blue phosphor represented by the general formula aBaO.bSrO.(1?a?b)EuO.cMgO.dAlO3/2.eWO3, where 0.70?a?0.95, 0?b?0.15, 0.95?c?1.15, 9.00?d?11.00, 0.001?e?0.100, and a+b?0.97 are satisfied. In this blue phosphor, two peaks whose tops are located in a range of diffraction angle 2?=13.0 to 13.6 degrees are present in an X-ray diffraction pattern obtained by measurement on the blue phosphor using an X-ray with a wavelength of 0.774 ?.

Abstract: The blue phosphor of the present invention includes ZrO2 and a metal aluminate that is represented by the general formula aBaO.bSrO.(1?a?b)EuO.cMgO.dAlO3/2.eWO3, where 0.70?a?0.95, 0?b?0.15, 0.95?c?1.15, 9.00?d?11.00, 0.001?e?0.200, and a+b?0.97 are satisfied. This blue phosphor has a ZrO2 content of 0.01 to 1.00% by weight. In the blue phosphor of the present invention, two peaks whose tops are located in a range of diffraction angle 2?=13.0 to 13.6 degrees are present in an X-ray diffraction pattern obtained by measurement on the blue phosphor using an X-ray with a wavelength of 0.774 ?.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for preparing a near infrared absorbing agent. The method includes admixing tungsten trioxide and a reducing agent in water and allowing for a partial reduction of the tungsten trioxides to yield the near infrared absorbing agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition having a first response to a first electromagnetic radiation and, after intermediate exposure to a second electromagnetic radiation, a second response to the first electromagnetic radiation, different from the first response. In one aspect, the composition exhibits a regenerated first response to the first electromagnetic radiation after exposure to a third electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: In various embodiments, a luminophore composition for low pressure discharge lamps for generating radiation with a color temperature of greater than 4800 K having a very good general color rendering index of greater than 90, the luminophore composition including at least one halophosphate luminophore, a luminophore emitting in the red wavelength region, a luminophore emitting in the blue-green wavelength region, a europium-doped luminophore emitting in the blue wavelength region and a Tb-doped luminophore emitting in the green wavelength region, wherein the luminophore composition includes a luminophore emitting in an emission range in the visible region with wavelengths of greater than 380 nm and at least one emission band in the near ultraviolet and that the emitted intensity of the luminophore is smaller in the visible region than in the near ultraviolet region.

Abstract: A luminescent material is disclosed. The luminescent material may include a first compound having a host lattice comprising first ions and oxygen. A first portion of the first ions may be substituted by copper ions. In one embodiment, the host lattice may include silicon, the copper ions may be divalent copper ions and the first compound may have an Olivine crystal structure, ?-K0.2SO4 crystal structure, a trigonal Glaserite (K3Na(SO4)2) or monoclinic Merwinite crystal structure, a tetragonal Ackermanite crystal structure, a tetragonal crystal structure or an orthorhombic crystal structure. In another embodiment, the copper ions do not act as luminescent ions upon excitation with the ultraviolet or visible light.

Abstract: Phosphor and fluorescent compositions and methods of producing them are provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of forming a phosphor film and a method of manufacturing an LED package incorporating the same. The method of forming a phosphor film includes mixing phosphor and light-transmitting beads in an aqueous solvent such that the nano-sized light-transmitting beads having a first charge are adsorbed onto surfaces of phosphor particles having a second charge. The method also includes coating a phosphor mixture obtained from the mixing step on an area where the phosphor film is to be formed, and drying the coated phosphor mixture to form the phosphor film. The invention further provides a method of manufacturing an LED package incorporating the method of forming the phosphor film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blue phosphor that exhibits high luminance and shows less luminance degradation during driving of a light-emitting device. The present invention is a blue phosphor represented by the general formula aBaO.bSrO.(1?a?b)EuO.cMgO.dAlO3/2.eWO3, where 0.70?a?0.95, 0?b?0.15, 0.95?c?1.15, 9.00?d?11.00, 0.001?e?0.100, and a+b?0.97 are satisfied. In this blue phosphor, two peaks whose tops are located in a range of diffraction angle 2?=13.0 to 13.6 degrees are present in an X-ray diffraction pattern obtained by measurement on the blue phosphor using an X-ray with a wavelength of 0.774 ?.

Abstract: Neutron scintillating materials are provided, including boron substitution scintillation materials, boron and Li substitution scintillation materials, and Gd-based substitution scintillation materials.

Abstract: A method for preparing a metal oxide phosphor contemplates preparing a solution including a metal precursor compound and an ionic material and heating the solution under pressure using microwaves.

Abstract: Materials suitable for use in highly energy-efficient production of white light through photo-luminescence, such as in light emitting devices, are generally provided. A composition comprising a compound having the formula: Sr3-vAvMO4-xF1-ywherein A is Ca, Ba, or a mixture thereof; M is Al, Ga, In, W, Mo, or a mixture thereof; 0?v?1; 0<x<0.4; and 0<y<0.2 is generally described. A composition comprising a compound having the formula: Sr3-vAvIn1-mMmO4-xF, where A is Ca, Ba, or a mixture thereof; M is Al, Ga, W, Mo, or a mixture thereof; 0?v?1; 0<m<1; and 0<x<4 is also provided. Nitrogen can be substituted for a portion of the oxygen atoms in these structures. Methods introducing defects into a compound by removing a portion of oxygen and fluorine atoms from the compound are also provided.

Abstract: A light emitting device comprising a light producing element configured to generate ultraviolet light having a wavelength of from about 250 nm to about 400 nm and a self-activating phosphor comprising an ordered oxyfluoride compound is provided. The nitrogen-free or nitrogen-containing ordered oxyfluoride compound has a formula: A3-3a/2RaMO4-?1-w?F1-?2-w—Nw where A is Sr alone or Sr mixed with Ba and/or Ca such that A comprises at least about ? mole % of Sr and up to about ? mole percent of Ba and/or Ca; R is a rare earth element or a mixture of rare earth elements; M is Al, Ga, In, W, Mo, Bi, or mixtures thereof; 0<a?0.3; ?1 and ?2 are both from about 0.01 to about 0.1; and 0?w?0.05 such that 0?w??0.1 and 0?w??0.15. The ultraviolet light excites the self-activating phosphor such that the self-activating phosphor emits visible light having a wavelength of from about 380 to about 750 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of increasing the luminescence efficiency of a translucent phosphor ceramic. Other embodiments are methods of manufacturing a phosphor translucent ceramic having increased luminescence. Another embodiment is a light emitting device comprising a phosphor translucent ceramic made by one of these methods.

Abstract: Described are nonlinear optical (NLO) crystals, including aluminum-borate NLO crystals, that have low concentrations of contaminants that adversely affect the NLO crystal's optical properties, such as compounds that contain transition-metal elements and/or lanthanides, other than yttrium, lanthanum, and lutetium. Some NLO crystals with low concentrations of these contaminants are capable of second harmonic generation at very short wavelengths. Also described are embodiments of a method for making these NLO crystals. Some embodiments involve growing a single NLO crystal, such as an aluminum-borate NLO crystal, from a mixture containing a solvent that is substantially free of harmful contaminants. The described NLO crystals can be used, for example, in laser devices.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method for fabricating a translucent phosphor ceramic compact comprising: heating a precursor powder to at least about 1000° C. under a reducing atmosphere to provide a pre-conditioned powder, forming an intermediate compact comprising the pre-conditioned powder and a flux material, and heating the intermediate compact under a vacuum to a temperature of at least about 1400° C. In another embodiment, the compact may be a cerium doped translucent phosphor ceramic compact comprising yttrium, aluminum, oxygen, and cerium sources. Another embodiment may be a light emitting device having the phosphor translucent ceramic provided as described herein.

Abstract: Light emitting devices that include an energy source configured to generate light energy and an up-conversion phosphor configured to emit light having a wavelength shorter than that of the light energy generated from the energy source are provided. The up-conversion phosphor comprises an ordered oxyfluoride compound having a formula: A3?3a/2RaMO4??1?w?F1??2?w?Nw. Methods are also generally disclosed for up-converting light energy.

Abstract: This invention relates to luminescent materials for ultraviolet light or visible light excitation containing lead and/or copper doped chemical compounds. The luminescent material is composed of one or more than one compounds of aluminate type, silicate type, antimonate type, germanate/or germanate-silicate type, and/or phosphate type. Accordingly, the present invention is a good possibility to substitute earth alkaline ions by lead and copper for a shifting of the emission bands to longer or shorter wave length, respectively. Luminescent compounds containing copper and/or lead with improved luminescent properties and also with improved stability against water, humidity as well as other polar solvents are provided. The present invention is to provide lead and/or copper doped luminescent compounds, which has high color temperature range about 2,000K to 8,000K or 10,000K and CRI over 90.

Abstract: A luminescent material is disclosed. The luminescent material may include a first compound having a host lattice comprising first ions and oxygen. A first portion of the first ions may be substituted by copper ions. In one embodiment, the host lattice may include silicon, the copper ions may be divalent copper ions and the first compound may have an Olivin crystal structure, a ?-K2SO4 crystal structure, a trigonal Glaserite (K3Na(SO4)2) or monoclinic Merwinite crystal structure, a tetragonal Ackermanite crystal structure, a tetragonal crystal structure or an orthorhombic crystal structure. In another embodiment, the copper ions do not act as luminescent ions upon excitation with the ultraviolet or visible light.

Abstract: A light emitting device is disclosed. The light emitting device may include a light emitting diode (LED) for emitting light and a phosphor adjacent to the LED. The phosphor may be excitable by light emitted by the LED and may include a first compound having a host lattice comprising first ions and oxygen. In one embodiment, the host lattice may include silicon, the copper ions may be divalent copper ions and the first compound may have an Olivin crystal structure, a ?-K2SO4 crystal structure, a trigonal Glaserite (K3Na(SO4)2) or monoclinic Merwinite crystal structure, a tetragonal Ackermanite crystal structure, a tetragonal crystal structure or an orthorhombic crystal structure. In another embodiment, the copper ions do not act as luminescent ions upon excitation with the light emitted by the LED.

Abstract: The present invention provides a blue phosphor that exhibits high luminance and shows less luminance degradation during driving of a light-emitting device. The present invention is a blue phosphor represented by the general formula aBaO.bSrO.(1?a?b)EuO.cMgO.dAlO3/2.eWO3, where 0.70?a?0.95, 0?b?0.15, 0.95?c?1.15, 9.00?d?11.00, 0.001?e?0.100, and a+b?0.97 are satisfied. In this blue phosphor, two peaks whose tops are located in a range of diffraction angle 2?=13.0 to 13.6 degrees are present in an X-ray diffraction pattern obtained by measurement on the blue phosphor using an X-ray with a wavelength of 0.774 ?.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a metal hydroxy carbonate nanoparticle-coated phosphor and a preparation method thereof. The phosphor coated with metal hydroxy carbonate nanoparticles exhibit improved thermal stability and an increased luminance lifespan, when applied to display devices, e.g., PDPs and lamps.

Abstract: The invention relates to a luminescent material comprising a luminescent particle (20) for generating light (4), wherein the luminescent particle (20) has a structured particle surface for effectively outcoupling the light (4) generated within the luminescent particle (20). Furthermore, the invention relates to a light source comprising a luminescent material according to the invention and a device for exciting the luminescent material.

Abstract: The current invention provides a persistent phosphor blend, along with techniques for making and using the blend. The persistent phosphor blend is made of at least one persistent phosphor combined with at least one other phosphor, where the excitation spectra of the one or more other phosphors overlap the emission spectra of the one or more persistent phosphors. The choice of the phosphors used allows the decay time and emission colors to be tuned for the specific application. In another embodiment, the invention provides a method for making persistent phosphor blends with tunable colors. In yet another embodiment, applications for such a persistent phosphor blend are provided.