Upconversion Nanophosphors

A thorough guide to the synthesis and characterization of upconversion nanophosphors and their applications.

Sabu Thomas (Edited by), Kanchan Upadhyay (Edited by), Raunak Kumar Tamrakar (Edited by), Nandakumar Kalarikkal (Edited by)

9780128228425

Paperback, published 9 November 2021

424 pages, 100 illustrations (50 in full color)
23.5 x 19 x 2.7 cm, 0.39 kg

Approx.410 pages

1. Photoluminescent rare-earth nanocrystal-based characterization methods: Advancements in photophysical applications 2. What are upconversion nanophosphors: Basic concepts and mechanisms 3. Physics of inorganic upconverting nanophosphors and their relevance in applications 4. Upconversion photoluminescence properties of ZrO2: Ln3+/Yb3+ (Ln = Er, Ho, Tm) films formed by plasma electrolytic oxidation 5. Synthesis and characterization of upconversion-luminescent fluorosilicate glasses and glass ceramics 6. Oxide-based upconversion nanophosphors: Synthesis, characterization, and applications 7. Upconversion luminescence and optical behavior of Er3+-doped Gd2O3 phosphors 8. Ceramic-based upconversion phosphors 9. Organic complexes as upconversion phosphors 10. Tuning and optimization of upconversion phosphors 11. Application of upconversion-luminescent materials in temperature sensors 12. Upconversion nanoparticles for sensing applications 13. Upconversion-luminescent nanomaterials for biomedical applications 14. Application of upconversion-luminescent materials in photodynamic therapy 15. Upconversion nanomaterials for photocatalytic applications

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM]