Mechanoluminescence of Rare-Earth Doped Aluminate Phosphors-A Review

Mohd Saleem¹ , Riya Neema² , M. Mittal³ , P.K.Sharma ⁴

Section:Review Paper, Product Type: Isroset-Journal
Vol.3 , Issue.3 , pp.4-10, May-2015

Online published on Nov 19, 2015

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Abstract :
Luminescence based on the rare-earth doped aluminates has been reported in this paper. The luminescence increases on the application of mechanical energy to these materials and this phenomenon is called the Mechanoluminescence. Since a few materials show persistent luminescence, the number of persistent luminescent materials is still less and the work done on the mechanism behind the phenomenon is still not conveniencing. The study reveals that they are persistent phosphors and the persistence remains for minutes to few days. It has been pointed out that these materials possess phosphorescence without doping. However, doping enhance their efficiency and hence persistence in their emission. The emission is so intense that it can be seen in day light with naked eye. It has been reported that their sensitivity to stress or any other mechanical energy attract the researchers as potential materials for sensitive sensors. Also the preparations and applications of these phosphors are discussed.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Persistent Luminescence; Mechanoluminescence; aluminates and rare-earth doped Strontium Aluminates

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