Description
Upconversion Nanocrystals for Sustainable Technology focuses on the current research directions in upconverting nanocrystals and their role in the development of sustainable technology.The book focuses on the development of low-cost, nontoxic, and energy-efficient upconverting nanocrystals for a wide range of applications. In particular, it reviews size control synthesis techniques of nanostructured materials in different dimensions, size-dependent properties, and the relationship between material properties and performance, The book discusses the use of upconversion materials for lasers, display, lighting, energy, and biomedical applications—with a focus on the use of these materials to develop more sustainable technologies.Upconversion Nanocrystals for Sustainable Technology is suitable for new entrants in academia and R&D with a scientific background in materials science and engineering, chemistry, and chemical engineering.- Introduces upconverting nanocrystals and their preparation and characterization strategies, properties, and applications- Reviews methods to develop low-cost and energy-efficient technologies based on upconverting nanocrystals- Discusses essential parameters including properties, materials performance, and their scope in the development of sustainable technology
Table of Contents
1. Introductions to upconversion nanocrystals for sustainable technologies2. Shape and size control synthesis techniques for the preparation of upconversion nanocrystals3. Lanthanide-doped molybdate host materials for photonics devices4. Development of upconverting vanadate phosphors for fluorescent imaging technology5. Synthesis, upconversion properties and applications of Ln3+ -doped aluminates phospur6. NIR-Visible luminescence and applications of Er3+, Ho3+, and Tm3+/Yb3+ co-doped glasses7. Photocatalytic and sensing properties of rare-earth-doped tungsgate upconverting host materials8. Rare earth-doped oxide upconversion nanocrystals for photovoltaic applications9. Upconversion properties of lanthanide-doped core/shell nanostructures and their emerging application10. Synthesis and upconversion properties of rare-earth co-doped composite phosphurs11. Shape-size-controlled synthesis techniques and applications of fluoride upconverting nanocrystals
