Persistent Phosphors
From Fundamentals to Applications

A key reference covering the synthesis methods, physical mechanisms, characterization techniques and applications of an important category of luminescent materials

Jianrong Qiu (Author), Yang Li (Author), Yongchao Jia (Author)

9780128186374, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 26 November 2020

308 pages, 201 illustrations (16 in full color)
22.9 x 15.1 x 2 cm, 0.5 kg

Persistent Phosphors: From Fundamentals to Applications provides an introduction to the key synthesis methods, characterization methods, physical mechanisms, and applications of this important luminescent materials system. The book covers basic persistent phosphorescence, introducing concepts such as emission, luminescence, phosphorescence, persistent phosphorescence and the development of persistent phosphors. Then, synthesis methods are reviewed and the connections between synthesis methods and improved materials properties are discussed. Characterization methods to investigate the trapping and de-trapping mechanism are also presented. Other sections cover the theoretical framework and energy band engineering models and materials with a focus on activators, hosts, emission bands and excitation bands. Finally, the most relevant applications of persistent phosphors are included for use in displays, safety signs, bio-labels and energy.

1. Introduction 2. Synthesis Methods 3. Mechanisms 4. Characterization and Simulation 5. Persistent Phosphors 6. Control of Afterglow 7. Applications

Subject Areas: Applied optics [TTB], Electronics & communications engineering [TJ], Materials science [TGM]