Long-persistent far-UVC light emission in Pr<sup>3+</sup>-doped Sr<sub>2</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> phosphor for microbial sterilization
Yi Zhang, Shao Yan, Fang Xiao, Xihui Shan, Xulong Lv, Weili Wang, Yanjie Liang
Abstract
Intense UVC afterglow from a Sr 2 P 2 O 7 :Pr 3+ phosphor can effectively inactivate infectious methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), which offers new insights into developing deep-UV-light sources for sterilization applications.
Topics & Concepts
PhosphorAfterglowSterilization (economics)Persistent luminescenceRadiochemistryDopingChemistryMaterials scienceLuminescenceOptoelectronicsPhysicsThermoluminescenceMonetary economicsForeign exchangeGamma-ray burstAstronomyForeign exchange marketEconomicsLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsLuminescence and Fluorescent Materials