Bi2SiO5:Yb3+,Er3+ yolk–shell nanophosphors have been successfully synthesized, which are expected to find important applications in optical thermometry and solid-state lighting.
Most praseodymium-doped red-emitting phosphors need high-temperature synthesis conditions with reducing atmosphere. The niobate matrix selected in this paper provides sufficient electron-rich-site environment for praseodymium through charge migration, and praseodymium can...