The synergy of structural constraints and lattice engineering endows Ba <sub>2.80</sub> Sr <sub>0.20</sub> Sc(BO <sub>2</sub> ) <sub>9</sub> : Eu <sup>3+</sup> phosphor with a concentration‐free quenching effect and far‐red emission

Abstract Eu 3+ ‐activated red phosphors are popular for their classic 5 D 0 → 7 F J ( J = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) emission characteristics. However, the weak emission of the 5 D 0 → 7 F 4 transition and the concentration quenching caused by energy migration have become the main obstacles to achieving strong far‐red emission. Herein, we report a novel Ba 3 Sc 1‐ x (BO 2 ) 9 : x Eu 3+ phosphor that simultaneously enhances 5 D 0 → 7 F 4 emission and suppresses quenching through size confinement and low phonon energy. A Sr 2+ → Ba 2+ substitution strategy optimizes luminescence, achieving 1.56‐fold intensity enhancement and improved quantum efficiency (IQE: 83% → 92%; EQE: 38% → 40%). The improvement mechanism was revealed through the local coordination distortion of Eu 3+ and the change of the band gap when Sr and Ba coexist. Structural analysis reveals enhanced thermal stability (423 K: 86% → 97%; 483 K: 78% → 95%) originates from increased lattice rigidity. Abnormal thermal quenching (303–363 K) is white light‐emitting diodes (WLEDs) device prepared based on Ba 2.80 Sr 0.20 Eu(BO 2 ) 9 phosphor shows a color temperature of 4532 K and a color rendering index of 91.6. This article also explores three applications of plant growth, latent fingerprint visualization, and anti‐ counterfeiting QR code. This finding provides a reference for further exploring the design of high concentration quenching and efficient far‐red emitting phosphors.

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Rare Metals
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2025-08-11
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s12598-025-03513-6
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Luminescence Properties of Advanced Materials
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The synergy of structural constraints and lattice engineering endows Ba 2.80 Sr 0.20 Sc(BO 2 ) 9 : Eu 3+ phosphor with a concentration‐free quenching effect and far‐red emission

Fanming Zeng, Shasha Li, Chun Li, Hai Lin et al.
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The synergy of structural constraints and lattice engineering endows Ba 2.80 Sr 0.20 Sc(BO 2 ) 9 : Eu 3+ phosphor with a concentration‐free quenching effect and far‐red emission

Fanming Zeng, Shasha Li, Chun Li, Hai Lin, Weiling Yang, Xiaoqing Pei, Lina Liu
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Abstract Eu 3+ ‐activated red phosphors are popular for their classic 5 D 0 → 7 F J ( J = 0, 1, 2, 3, 4) emission characteristics. However, the weak emission of the 5 D 0 → 7 F 4 transition and the concentration quenching caused by energy migration have become the main obstacles to achieving strong far‐red emission. Herein, we report a novel Ba 3 Sc 1‐ x (BO 2 ) 9 : x Eu 3+ phosphor that simultaneously enhances 5 D 0 → 7 F 4 emission and suppresses quenching through size confinement and low phonon energy. A Sr 2+ → Ba 2+ substitution strategy optimizes luminescence, achieving 1.56‐fold intensity enhancement and improved quantum efficiency (IQE: 83% → 92%; EQE: 38% → 40%). The improvement mechanism was revealed through the local coordination distortion of Eu 3+ and the change of the band gap when Sr and Ba coexist. Structural analysis reveals enhanced thermal stability (423 K: 86% → 97%; 483 K: 78% → 95%) originates from increased lattice rigidity. Abnormal thermal quenching (303–363 K) is white light‐emitting diodes (WLEDs) device prepared based on Ba 2.80 Sr 0.20 Eu(BO 2 ) 9 phosphor shows a color temperature of 4532 K and a color rendering index of 91.6. This article also explores three applications of plant growth, latent fingerprint visualization, and anti‐ counterfeiting QR code. This finding provides a reference for further exploring the design of high concentration quenching and efficient far‐red emitting phosphors.

Rare MetalsVol. 44(11)
Changchun University of Science and Technology (CN), Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China (CN), Integrated Optoelectronics (Norway) (NO), Jilin Vocational College of Industry and Technology (CN), Jilin University of Chemical Technology (CN), Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University (CN)
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