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Dye-Sensitized Downconversion.


ABSTRACT: Splitting one high-energy photon into two lower energy photons through downconversion has been demonstrated for a variety of combinations of rare earth (RE) ions. However, the low absorption cross section of RE3+ 4f-4f transitions hampers practical application. Therefore, enhancing the absorption by sensitization is crucial. We demonstrate efficient dye-sensitized downconversion using a strong blue/UV absorbing Coumarin dye to sensitize downconversion of the Pr3+-Yb3+ couple in NaYF4 nanocrystals (NCs). Luminescence spectra and lifetime measurements reveal Förster resonant energy transfer (FRET) from Coumarin to Pr3+ in NaYF4:Pr3+Yb3+ NCs, followed by downconversion, resulting in Yb3+ IR emission with ?30 times enhancement. The present study demonstrates the feasibility of dye-sensitized downconversion as a promising strategy to engineer strongly absorbing downconversion NCs to enhance the efficiency of photovoltaic cells.

SUBMITTER: Wang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5942872 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Dye-Sensitized Downconversion.

Wang Zijun Z   Meijerink Andries A  

The journal of physical chemistry letters 20180312 7


Splitting one high-energy photon into two lower energy photons through downconversion has been demonstrated for a variety of combinations of rare earth (RE) ions. However, the low absorption cross section of RE<sup>3+</sup> 4f-4f transitions hampers practical application. Therefore, enhancing the absorption by sensitization is crucial. We demonstrate efficient dye-sensitized downconversion using a strong blue/UV absorbing Coumarin dye to sensitize downconversion of the Pr<sup>3+</sup>-Yb<sup>3+<  ...[more]

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