K. Saravanan , G. Jayalakshmi , Sujoy Sen , P. Jegadeesan , Kishore K. Madapu , K. Ganesan , S.R. Polaki , Sunil Ojha
{"title":"Top-down approach for the preparation of Au/ZnO nanostructures by glancing-angle ion irradiation: Morphological, structural and optical studies","authors":"K. Saravanan , G. Jayalakshmi , Sujoy Sen , P. Jegadeesan , Kishore K. Madapu , K. Ganesan , S.R. Polaki , Sunil Ojha","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120974","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120974","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We report the 100 keV glancing-angle Xe<sup>+</sup> ions irradiation based top down approach for the preparation of ZnO and Au/ZnO hybrid nanostructures and its morphological, structural and optical properties. FESEM micrographs reveal Xe<sup>+</sup> ion irradiation favours the nucleation and formation of highly aligned, dense nanostrips like structures. Crystalline structure of ZnO, Xe<sup>+</sup> ions irradiated ZnO and Au/ZnO hybrid nanostructures were analysed by grazing incident X-ray diffraction and Raman scattering measurements. The elemental compositions and thickness of the grown nanostructures were estimated using Rutherford backscattering spectrometry analysis. The influence of Xe<sup>+</sup> ion irradiation on the photoluminescence (PL) behaviour of ZnO and Au/ZnO hybrid nanostructures were studied in detail using temperature dependent PL measurements in the range of 80–298 K. Strong PL emission associated with free excitons (FX) and its longitudinal optical phonon replicas observed in ion irradiated Au/ZnO hybrid nanostructures clearly reveal the strong coupling of the localized surface plasmons in the Au nanoparticles to the FX in ZnO. Our experimental results reveal ion beam irradiation is one of the effective approaches to tailor the optical properties of ZnO and Au/ZnO hybrid nanostructures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120974"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142594143","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Controlled synthesis of SrFCl: Tb nanoscintillators with improved X-ray detection limit","authors":"Aoqing Wei, Jingtao Zhao, Danyang Shen, Lei Lei","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120972","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120972","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lanthanide-doped fluoride nanoparticles show promising applications in X-ray imaging. Enhancing the intensity of lanthanide activators in X-ray excited optical luminescence (XEOL) is crucial for reducing the risk of X-ray irradiation. In this work, we report that the SrFCl: Tb nanoparticles can be employed as scintillator for X-ray detection. The sizes of SrFCl: Tb are tuned by changing the chlorination temperature. The XEOL intensity of the SrFCl: Tb nanoscintillators (NSs) is approximately 4.3 times higher than that of SrF<sub>2</sub>: Tb seeds. Moreover, under the same X-ray irradiation conditions, the XEOL intensity of SrFCl: Tb is stronger than those of common CaF<sub>2</sub>: Tb, BaF<sub>2</sub>: Tb, and NaYF<sub>4</sub>: Tb NSs with similar mean particle sizes. The X-ray detection limit of the SrFCl: 15 Tb NSs is as low as 30.71 nGy s<sup>−1</sup>. Our results will promote the exploration of lanthanide-doped fluoride NSs with high X-ray detection performances.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120972"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142572019","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ming Cheng , Zongqi Chen , Yayun Zhou , Peng Ren , Qiang Zhou , Huaijun Tang , Zhengliang Wang
{"title":"A broadband near-infrared phosphor: Solid-state synthesis, two Cr3+ sites occupation and enhanced thermal stability","authors":"Ming Cheng , Zongqi Chen , Yayun Zhou , Peng Ren , Qiang Zhou , Huaijun Tang , Zhengliang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120971","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120971","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The development of highly efficient, thermally stable Cr<sup>3+</sup>-activated near-infrared (NIR) phosphors has received significant attention in recent years. However, the synthesis of these phosphors often leads to environmental and safety concerns due to the presence of toxic and corrosive HF. So, we have successfully developed an HF-free synthetic route to synthesize a series of Cs<sub>2</sub>NaGa<sub>1-y</sub>Sc<sub>y</sub>F<sub>6</sub>:Cr<sup>3+</sup> phosphors. By changing the ratio of Ga<sup>3+</sup>/Sc<sup>3+</sup>, the Cs<sub>2</sub>NaGa<sub>0.5</sub>Sc<sub>0.5</sub>F<sub>6</sub>:0.11Cr<sup>3+</sup> (CNGSF:0.11Cr<sup>3+</sup>) phosphor with the strongest luminescence intensity was obtained. Two sets of NIR emission bands due to two different Cr<sup>3+</sup> sites can be observed under blue light excitation. The phosphor exhibits a high internal quantum efficiency (IQE) of 66.7 % and good thermal stability. The luminescence intensity at 423 K maintains 88.7 % of the intensity at room temperature. A NIR light-emitting diode (LED) composed of the CNGSF:0.11Cr<sup>3+</sup> phosphor and a blue InGaN chip was used as a NIR light source, and clearly visible photographs of the physical object and veins of the human hand were obtained. These images show that the phosphor has great potential for application in NIR LEDs for night vision and vein imaging.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120971"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142572020","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
X.Z. Zheng , Z.Y. Ye , Y.F. Zhang , L. Yue , Y.F. Lei , W.B. Dai
{"title":"Study on the structure, energy transfer, and color-tunable photoluminescence of the stable BaY2Si3O10: Bi/Tb/Sm phosphors","authors":"X.Z. Zheng , Z.Y. Ye , Y.F. Zhang , L. Yue , Y.F. Lei , W.B. Dai","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120969","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the growing concern about energy consumption, white light-emitting diodes(<em>w</em>LEDs), as the fourth generation of lighting sources, are highly scrutinized by researchers. A series of Bi<sup>3+</sup>/Tb<sup>3+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> (co)doped BaY<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>3</sub>O<sub>10</sub> phosphors were prepared by traditional solid-state method, and the phase purity was analyzed by X-ray diffraction. In this work, Bi<sup>3+</sup>/Tb<sup>3+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> theoretically occupies the Ba/Y sites, and this conjecture is also proved by spectral analysis. Under near ultraviolet (<em>n</em>UV) light excitation, Bi<sup>3+</sup>/Tb<sup>3+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> is respectively used as the blue (<sup>3</sup>P<sub>1</sub> → <sup>1</sup>S<sub>0</sub>)/green (<sup>5</sup>D<sub>4</sub> → <sup>7</sup>F<sub>j</sub>)/red (<sup>4</sup>G<sub>5/2</sub> → <sup>6</sup>H<sub>j</sub>) luminescence center. Due to the energy transfer (ET) efficiency between Bi<sup>3+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> is not ideal, Tb<sup>3+</sup> is introduced as a bridge to improve the ET efficiency of the whole system to achieve spectral tunability and application in <em>w</em>LEDs. And at different excitation wavelengths, Bi<sup>3+</sup> emits a wide range of blue to cyan light because it occupies two cation sites. We selected a proper excitation wavelength and obtained an emission spectrum covering the whole visible region. The CIE color coordinates (0.3487, 0.3313), the correlated color temperature (CCT, 4773.61 K), quantum efficiency (QE, 47.62 %), and thermal stability (<em>T</em><sub><em>50</em></sub> = 537 K) of BaY<sub>2</sub>Si<sub>3</sub>O<sub>10</sub>: Bi<sup>3+</sup>/Tb<sup>3+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> are discussed in depth, Lu<sup>3+</sup> was used instead of Y<sup>3+</sup> to improve the thermal stability of BYS. Its excellent luminescence performance indicates that this phosphor has potential applications in <em>n</em>UV <em>w</em>LEDs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120969"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142572022","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ningning Feng , Rui Huang , Guoqing Zhang , Lin Yuan , Hua Jiao , Jiangshan Han , Dezhong Cao , Boyu Wang , Kang Zhao
{"title":"Energy transfer and tunable photoluminescence of novel white-emitting Sr8MgY(PO4)7: Ce3+/Eu2+/Sm3+ phosphors","authors":"Ningning Feng , Rui Huang , Guoqing Zhang , Lin Yuan , Hua Jiao , Jiangshan Han , Dezhong Cao , Boyu Wang , Kang Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120967","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120967","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To develop a novel type of white-light-emitting phosphor, we successfully prepared a series of Ce<sup>3+</sup>/Eu<sup>2+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> activated color-tunable phosphor Sr<sub>8</sub>MgY(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>7</sub> (SMYP) through a classical solid-state reaction and crystal structure, luminescent characteristic, energy transfer and systematically investigated thermal stability of as-synthesized samples. The results manifest that the phase purity of Ce<sup>3+</sup>/Eu<sup>2+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> co-doped SMYP phosphors was verified by the Rietveld structure refinements. Under 315 nm ultraviolet (UV) excitation, the Ce<sup>3+</sup> single-doped SMYP phosphor reveals a broad and strong bluish-violet emission band in the range of 325–480 nm. The outstanding enhancement of Eu<sup>2+</sup> emission intensity is realized by Ce<sup>3+</sup> induced resonance energy transfer (ET). The ET mechanism of Ce<sup>3+</sup>→Eu<sup>2+</sup> is governed by an electronic quadrupole-quadrupole interaction with a high ET efficiency of 89.8 %. In addition, the luminescent color of SMYP: Ce<sup>3+</sup>/Eu<sup>2+</sup> samples can be changed from light green to white by introducing activators Sm<sup>3+</sup> ions. The optimal chromaticity coordinate could be adjusted to (0.311, 0.343), which is the closest to the ideal white light coordinate (0.330, 0.330). To achieve white light, a white LED device fabricated by combining a 310 nm chip with the SMYP: Ce<sup>3+</sup>/Eu<sup>2+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> phosphor shows a high color rendering index (CRI = 87.2) along with a low correlated color temperature (CCT≈4056.7 K) under the stimulation of 5 V voltage and 100 mA current. The above results show that SMYP: Ce<sup>3+</sup>/Eu<sup>2+</sup>/Sm<sup>3+</sup> as a single component phosphor has potential application prospects in UV-pumped full-spectrum white LEDs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120967"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142572021","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shixian Sun , Yutian He , Yu Han , Guangzhao Zhu , Xinxin Shang , Lezheng Wang , Yunqi Tang , Keyi Li , Hao Tan , Cheng Lu , Wenfei Zhang , Guomei Wang , Caixun Bai , Zhao Li , Nannan Xu , Huanian Zhang , Shenggui Fu
{"title":"Continuous harmonic mode-locked pulsed ultrafast fiber laser based on PtS2 saturable absorber","authors":"Shixian Sun , Yutian He , Yu Han , Guangzhao Zhu , Xinxin Shang , Lezheng Wang , Yunqi Tang , Keyi Li , Hao Tan , Cheng Lu , Wenfei Zhang , Guomei Wang , Caixun Bai , Zhao Li , Nannan Xu , Huanian Zhang , Shenggui Fu","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Saturable absorbers (SAs) play an important role in mode-locked fiber lasers. The search for SAs with excellent modulation properties has become a hot topic in the field of ultrafast photonics. PtS<sub>2</sub> is a ideal material for SA due to its suitable band gap and Easily peelable layer structure. We prepared PtS<sub>2</sub>-SA by liquid-phase exfoliation (LPE) and tapered fiber. Subsequently, we measured the modulation depth of the prepared SA using the two-arm detection method as 6.4 %, and the saturation intensity is 4.5 MW/cm<sup>2</sup>. By varying the input power in the annular cavity, a conventional solitons (CS) with a center wavelength is 1530.3 nm and a repetition frequency of 6.1 MHz was obtained. Continuing to increase the power, a stable second-fourth orders harmonic mode-locked (HML) was obtained. Our work shows that PtS<sub>2</sub>-SA has excellent modulation in mode-locked fiber lasers. It also proves that PtS<sub>2</sub> has good saturable absorption properties and improves the knowledge of research workers about the performance of PtS<sub>2</sub>. There is hope in future research work to further exploit the output properties of PtS<sub>2.</sub></div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120958"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yujing Cao , Yan Liu , Junjie Lin , Mengting He , Weijun Guo , E Wu
{"title":"Detection of electron spin resonance of a single nitrogen-vacancy center in diamond using the excited-state lifetime","authors":"Yujing Cao , Yan Liu , Junjie Lin , Mengting He , Weijun Guo , E Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120965","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We demonstrated a high precision lifetime-based magnetometry with a single NV center in the bulk diamond. The magnetometry precision in long-time measurements under this scheme outperformed that in the conventional intensity-based method, showing precision robustness neglecting the accumulation of technical noises such as sample drifts or laser power fluctuations. A magnetic field sensitivity of 7.8 μT Hz<sup>−1/2</sup> with a single NV center was achieved, which is 13 times improvement of previously demonstrated lifetime-based magnetometry with π-pulses. In addition, the lifetime-based electron spin detection method provides time-resolved spin dynamic information, can be further combined with recently reported continuous measurement protocols towards higher precision.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120965"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142553304","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Synthesis and characterization of Er2O3-doped Y2O3 nanoparticle incorporated optical fiber for use as optical amplifier","authors":"Shaibal Sahoo , Sushanta Kr Mohapatra , Dipanjan Karmakar , Aruna Ghosh , Uttam Kr Samanta , Kausik Dana , Mukul Chandra Paul , K. Annapurna , Arnab Mukherjee , Anirban Dhar","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Erbium oxide (Er<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>)-doped optical fibers (EDF) are well-known for their applications in optical amplification at 1550 nm. In this study, we present the synthesis of Er<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>-doped yttrium oxide (Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>) nanoparticles (NPs) using a homogeneous coprecipitation technique and their integration into optical fibers for enhanced optical amplification. A series of NP samples with varying Y/Er molar ratios were synthesized to identify the optimal composition for incorporation into optical fibers. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that the nanoparticles crystallize in a cubic geometry (space group Ia3) with crystallite sizes ranging from 20 to 41 nm. These sizes increased approximately to 90 nm as the calcination temperature was raised from 1000°C to 1400°C. Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) corroborated the XRD results, while high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) confirmed the crystalline structure and an average particle size of approximately 100 nm. Photoluminescence studies showed that emission and excitation intensities were functions of the Y/Er molar concentration ratio and calcination temperature, with the lifetime extending up to 6.86 ms for a sample with a 0.25:0.01 Y<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>:Er<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> ratio calcined at 1400°C. To assess the performance of the synthesized NPs, an optical preform was prepared using the Vapor Phase Delivery (VPD) method combined with the Solution Doping (SD) technique. The preform was then drawn into fiber, and its amplification performance was evaluated. The resulting fiber demonstrated efficient amplification with a gain of 14.9 dB with respect to 0 dBm input signal at 1550 nm under 150 mW pump power from 9 m active fiber, indicating its potential as a gain medium for constructing erbium-doped fiber amplifiers (EDFAs).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120966"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142561346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zixuan Chen , Yujiang Lu , Shanyi Ma , Jianguo Zhang , Xiao Chen , Junfeng Xiao , Jianfeng Xu
{"title":"Mechanism of particulate deposition induced by stray light and laser-induced damage of reflectors","authors":"Zixuan Chen , Yujiang Lu , Shanyi Ma , Jianguo Zhang , Xiao Chen , Junfeng Xiao , Jianfeng Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120964","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120964","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The laser's optical path system comprises numerous optical components. Reflection and scattering from these components result in constant generation of stray light. Stray light is uncontrollable, and every component in the device faces the risk of irradiation. This irradiation can lead to damage and particulate sputtering on metal surfaces within the device, thereby impacting the performance of downstream components. In this study, we researched the contamination process of high-reflectivity multilayer HfO<sub>2</sub>/SiO<sub>2</sub> film components, simulated the process of stray light irradiation on stainless steel components, inducing damage and particulate sputtering through experimentation, and then conducted characterization and damage performance tests on the contaminated samples. When stainless steel is irradiated with low energy density (≥10 mJ/cm<sup>2</sup>) stray light, it produces non-metallic particulate contaminants that affect the components' damage performance. The higher the laser energy density, the more complex the process of generating particulate contaminants and the more severe the impact on damage performance. Through multi-physics simulation and experimental studies on the damage mechanisms of particulate contaminants, the results indicate that characteristics such as composition and dimension of particulate contaminants play different roles in modulating electric field and temperature during laser irradiation processes. This paper elucidates the sputtering behavior of particulate contaminants due to stray light scattering and reveals the characteristics of irradiation response and damage mechanisms of particulates, which is crucial for studying and understanding the impact of stray light on device performance under load. Studying the impact of stray light on protecting optical components in high-power laser device from contaminants is crucial.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120964"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142660175","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ewa Janik-Zabrotowicz , Marta Arczewska , Jagoda Hamera , Weronika Sofińska-Chmiel , Elżbieta Łastawiecka , Mariusz Gagoś
{"title":"Epoxy resin-mediated transformation of chlorophyll-rich photosynthetic pigments extract into high-yield fluorescent products","authors":"Ewa Janik-Zabrotowicz , Marta Arczewska , Jagoda Hamera , Weronika Sofińska-Chmiel , Elżbieta Łastawiecka , Mariusz Gagoś","doi":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120962","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jlumin.2024.120962","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photosynthetic pigments are predominant natural biomacromolecules crucial for light energy absorption and conversion within photosystems. Here, we report the spectroscopic properties of photosynthetic pigments extracted from spinach leaves incorporated in DGEBA (bisphenol A diglycidyl ether)-based epoxy resin. After resin curing, a visible-light-induced transformation of Chl <em>a</em>, likely associated with the opening of the porphyrin ring, occurred. The structure of the linear Chl <em>a</em> derivative was studied using XPS and <sup>1</sup>H NMR techniques. The phototransformed molecule showed a UV–Vis absorption spectrum lacking the characteristic features of macrocyclic tetrapyrrole pigments, with the absorption maxima being shifted toward shorter wavelengths, compared to the intact Chl <em>a</em>. It is proposed that the photoproduct was derived from the regioselective breakdown of Chl <em>a</em> at the C1−C20 bond position. The results indicate the formation of a luciferin analogue from Chl <em>a</em>, for the first time in an artificial system. Moreover, intensive fluorescence emission at 620 nm, visible even to the naked eye in daylight, was detected. The relative fluorescence quantum yield of the obtained linear tetrapyrrole was estimated at 0.68 and was significantly higher than that measured for Chl <em>a</em> in acetone. These findings not only shed light on the mechanisms underlying pigment transformation but also point toward potential applications in next-generation bioelectronics, including artificial light energy converters, and future bio-inspired energy transfer systems. A comprehensive understanding of these processes may facilitate the development of more effective and efficient artificial photosynthetic systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16159,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Luminescence","volume":"277 ","pages":"Article 120962"},"PeriodicalIF":3.3,"publicationDate":"2024-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142540273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"物理与天体物理","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}