Rapid synthesis of phosphor-glass composites in seconds based on particle self-stabilization

Rapid synthesis of phosphor-glass composites in seconds based on particle self-stabilization

03 February 2024 | Yongsheng Sun, Yuzhen Wang, Weibin Chen, Qingquan Jiang, Dongdan Chen, Guoping Dong & Zhiguo Xia
A rapid synthesis method for phosphor-glass composites (PGC) is presented, enabling the uniform dispersion of YAG:Ce phosphor particles in molten tellurite glass within 10 seconds. This method relies on particle self-stabilization, where good wettability between YAG:Ce particles and the molten glass creates an energy barrier of 6.94 × 10⁵ zJ, preventing atomic-scale contact and sintering. The resulting YAG:Ce-based PGC exhibits high quantum efficiency (98.4%) and absorption coefficient (86.8%), producing bright white light with a luminous flux of 1227 lm and luminous efficiency of 276 lm W⁻¹ under blue laser excitation. The method offers a generalizable strategy for functional glass composites, with potential applications in lighting, displays, sensors, and photovoltaics. The PGC demonstrates excellent thermal stability, with a thermal conductivity of 1.52 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ at ambient temperature and 1.78 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ at 250 °C, surpassing that of organic resins. The synthesis process is fast, efficient, and scalable, with the ability to produce various color-tunable composites. The method also ensures the integrity of phosphor particles and protects them from environmental degradation. The study highlights the potential of PGC in high-power white lighting and other applications, with the rapid synthesis strategy offering a non-destructive and effective approach for functional glass composites.A rapid synthesis method for phosphor-glass composites (PGC) is presented, enabling the uniform dispersion of YAG:Ce phosphor particles in molten tellurite glass within 10 seconds. This method relies on particle self-stabilization, where good wettability between YAG:Ce particles and the molten glass creates an energy barrier of 6.94 × 10⁵ zJ, preventing atomic-scale contact and sintering. The resulting YAG:Ce-based PGC exhibits high quantum efficiency (98.4%) and absorption coefficient (86.8%), producing bright white light with a luminous flux of 1227 lm and luminous efficiency of 276 lm W⁻¹ under blue laser excitation. The method offers a generalizable strategy for functional glass composites, with potential applications in lighting, displays, sensors, and photovoltaics. The PGC demonstrates excellent thermal stability, with a thermal conductivity of 1.52 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ at ambient temperature and 1.78 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ at 250 °C, surpassing that of organic resins. The synthesis process is fast, efficient, and scalable, with the ability to produce various color-tunable composites. The method also ensures the integrity of phosphor particles and protects them from environmental degradation. The study highlights the potential of PGC in high-power white lighting and other applications, with the rapid synthesis strategy offering a non-destructive and effective approach for functional glass composites.
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