Green Emission in Thermally Stable Er^3+ Doped Lead-Free Perovskite Phosphor for Solid-State Lighting and Optical Thermometry Applications

Abstract

CaTiO3:xEr3+ (0.1≤x≤7 mole%) phosphor materials were meticulously prepared through the solution combustion method. Comprehensive analyses employing Powder X-ray Diffraction (PXRD), Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM), and Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) were conducted to investigate the phase, morphology, and vibrational characteristics of the synthesized phosphors. A detailed luminescence study was undertaken using photoluminescence spectroscopy, revealing distinctive 4f-4f transitions associated with Er3+ in both excitation and emission spectra. The application of Dexter's theory provided insights into the quenching mechanism inherent in CaTiO3:Er3+ phosphors. Photometric studies were carried out to evaluate the suitability of the synthesized material for solid-state lighting applications. Furthermore, to assess the thermal stability of the phosphor material, the activation energy was computed. The fluorescence intensity ratio of thermally coupled energy levels of Er3+ ion was utilized to assess the temperature-sensing capabilities of the synthesized material. This material may be suitable for solid-state lighting and optical thermometry applications.

Keywords

• Perovskite
• phosphor
• solid-state lighting
• and optical thermometry