Optimizing the luminescence efficiency of an europium (Eu(3+)) doped SrY(2)O(4) phosphor for flexible display and lighting applications

This research paper reports the synthesis and luminescence study of an Eu(3+) activated SrY(2)O(4) phosphor prepared by a modified solid-state reaction method with varying concentrations of Eu(3+) ions (0.1–2.5 mol%). X-ray diffraction (XRD) revealed the orthorhombic structure and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) methods were used to analyse the produced phosphors. Photoluminescence emission and excitation spectra were recorded for varying concentrations of Eu(3+) ions, and an optimum concentration of 2.0 mol% was found to produce the highest intensity. Under 254 nm excitation the emission peaks were found to be at 580 nm, 590 nm, 611 nm and 619 nm, corresponding to transitions at (5)D(0) → (7)F(0), (5)D(0) → (7)F(1), and (5)D(0) → (7)F(2) respectively. Because of Eu(3+) inherent luminosity, these emission peaks indicate radiative transitions between excited states of ions, making them useful for developing white light-emitting phosphors for optoelectronic and flexible display applications. The 1931 CIE (x, y) chromaticity coordinates were calculated from the photoluminescence emission spectra and found to be near white light emission, indicating the potential application of the prepared phosphor for light emitting diodes (white component). TL glow curve analysis was also performed for various concentrations of doping ions and UV exposure times, and a single broad peak was observed at 187 °C. Using the computerised glow curve deconvolution (CGCD) method, kinetic parameters were computed.