Upconversion Nanocrystals for Sustainable Technology
- 1st Edition - September 3, 2024
- Editors: Vijay B. Pawade, Sanjay J. Dhoble, Kartik N. Shinde, Hendrik C. Swart
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 8 3 0 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 1 5 8 3 1 - 5
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Request a sales quoteUpconversion Nanocrystals for Sustainable Technology provides an overview of the current research directions in upconverting nanocrystals and their role in the development of sustainable technologies.
This book focuses on the development of low-cost, nontoxic, and energy-efficient upconverting nanocrystals for a wide range of applications. It reviews size control synthesis techniques of nanostructured materials in different dimensions, size-dependent properties, and the relationship between material properties and performance. This book discusses the use of upconversion materials for lasers, display, lighting, energy, and biomedical applications—with a focus on the use of these materials to develop more sustainable technologies.
This book is suitable for new entrants in academia and R&D with a scientific background in materials science and engineering, chemistry, and chemical engineering.
- Introduces upconverting nanocrystals and their preparation and characterization strategies, properties, and applications
- Reviews methods to develop low-cost and energy-efficient technologies based on upconverting nanocrystals
- Discusses essential parameters including properties, materials performance, and their scope in the development of sustainable technology
Materials Scientists and Engineers Chemists, Chemical Engineers
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Contributors
- Preface
- Chapter One. Introductions to upconversion nanocrystals for sustainable technologies
- 1.1. Introduction
- 1.2. Upconversion nanocrsytal
- 1.3. Properties and mechanism
- 1.4. Sustainable technologies
- 1.5. Conclusion and future prospective
- Chapter Two. Shape and size control synthesis techniques for the preparation of upconversion nanocrystals
- 2.1. Introduction
- 2.2. Selection of host matrix and mechanism
- 2.3. Novel methods and experimental techniques in synthesizing UC nanomaterials
- 2.4. Future prospective and conclusion
- Chapter Three. Lanthanide-doped molybdate host materials for photonics devices
- 3.1. Introduction
- 3.2. Materials preparation and synthesis
- 3.3. Results and discussion
- 3.4. Conclusion
- Chapter Four. Development of upconverting vanadate phosphors for fluorescent imaging technology
- 4.1. Introduction
- 4.2. Basic properties of upconverting vanadate phosphors
- 4.3. Methods of synthesis and morphology of upconverting vanadate phosphors
- 4.4. Structural properties of upconverting vanadate phosphors
- 4.5. Optical properties of upconverting vanadate phosphors
- 4.6. Application of upconverting vanadate phosphors
- 4.7. Conclusion
- Chapter Five. Synthesis, upconversion properties, and applications of Ln3+-doped aluminates phosphor
- 5.1. Introduction
- 5.2. Characteristic of lanthanides activator
- 5.3. UCL in Ln3+-doped aluminate phosphor
- 5.4. Synthesis of aluminate phosphors
- 5.5. Applications
- 5.6. Conclusion
- Chapter Six. NIR–Visible luminescence and applications of Er3+, Ho3+, and Tm3+/Yb3+ co-doped glasses
- 6.1. Introduction
- 6.2. Upconversion luminescence
- 6.3. Summary
- Chapter Seven. Photocatalytic and sensing properties of rare-earth doped tungstate upconverting host materials
- 7.1. Introduction
- 7.2. Synthesis approaches of tungsten-based materials
- 7.3. Upconversion optical thermometry by lanthanide doped tungstates
- 7.4. Conclusions
- 7.5. Future perspective
- Chapter Eight. Rare earth–doped oxide upconversion nanocrystals for photovoltaic applications
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Upconversion mechanism
- 8.3. Importance of oxide-based host
- 8.4. Upconversion in RE doped oxide nanocrystals
- 8.5. Preparation of RE ion–doped oxide host nanocrystals
- 8.6. Photovoltaic applications
- 8.7. Conclusion
- Chapter Nine. Upconversion properties of lanthanide-doped core/shell nanostructures and their emerging application
- 9.1. Introduction
- 9.2. Brief ideas on UC mechanisms
- 9.3. Engineering efficient UCNPs
- 9.4. UCNPs with core/shell structures
- 9.5. Emerging applications of UCNPs
- 9.6. Concluding remarks
- Chapter Ten. Synthesis and upconversion properties of rare-earth co-doped composite phosphors
- 10.1. Introduction
- 10.2. Experimental techniques
- 10.3. Material characterization
- 10.4. Highlights
- 10.5. Conclusion
- Chapter Eleven. Shape-size-controlled synthesis techniques and applications of fluoride upconverting nanocrystals
- 11.1. Introduction
- 11.2. Experimental techniques
- 11.3. Applications of fluoride upconverting nanocrystals
- 11.4. Concluding remarks
- Index
- No. of pages: 500
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: September 3, 2024
- Imprint: Woodhead Publishing
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443158308
- eBook ISBN: 9780443158315
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Vijay B. Pawade
Vijay B. Pawade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. His research focuses on rare earth-doped oxide materials and their applications in LEDs, solar cell devices, and photocatalytic processes.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Physics, Laximarayan Institute of Technology, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaSD
Sanjay J. Dhoble
Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor, Department of Physics, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur, IndiaKS
Kartik N. Shinde
Karthik N. Shinde is an Assistant Professor and the Director of R&D at N.S. Science and Arts College, Bhadrawati, India. His research interests are focused on the synthesis of nanocrystalline materials and exploring novel materials, and studying their PL and TL properties.
Affiliations and expertise
Gondwana University, N.S. Science and Arts College, IndiaHS
Hendrik C. Swart
Hendrik C. Swart is a senior professor in the Department of Physics at the University of the Free State, South Africa. His research investigates the degradation of phosphors for field emission displays, as well as developing materials for nano solid-state lighting. He has been key in the development of processes to synthesize and deposit thin films of several types of semiconductor nanoparticles to enhance the color, luminescent intensity, and lifetime of such displays.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Professor, Department of Physics, University of Free State, Bloemfontein, South AfricaRead Upconversion Nanocrystals for Sustainable Technology on ScienceDirect