Shape-controlled synthesis and self-assembly of highly uniform upconverting calcium fluoride nanocrystals
Taejong Paik, Nicholas J. Greybush, Stan Najmr, Ho Young Woo, Seong Vin Hong, Seung Hyeon Kim, Jennifer D. Lee, Cherie R. Kagan, Christopher B. Murray
Abstract
A novel synthetic method to tailor the shapes of highly uniform upconverting CaF 2 NCs is demonstrated. We investigate the shape-dependent self-assemblies, and size, shape, and dopant composition-dependent upconversion luminescence of CaF 2 NCs.
Topics & Concepts
NanocrystalDopantMaterials scienceLuminescencePhoton upconversionSelf-assemblyFluorideNanotechnologyRare earthChemical engineeringDopingOptoelectronicsChemistryInorganic chemistryMetallurgyEngineeringLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsLuminescence and Fluorescent MaterialsInorganic Fluorides and Related Compounds