Energy conversion modeling of the intrinsic persistent luminescence of solids: Via energy transfer paths between transition levels

Bolong Huang, Mingzi Sun

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Abstract

An energy conversion model has been established for the intrinsic persistent luminescence in solids related to the native point defect levels, formations, and transitions. In this study, we showed how the recombination of charge carriers between different defect levels along the zero phonon line (ZPL) can lead to energy conversions supporting the intrinsic persistent phosphorescence in solids. This suggests that the key driving force for this optical phenomenon is the pair of electrons hopping between different charged defects with negative-Ueff. Such a negative correlation energy will provide a sustainable energy source for electron-holes to further recombine in a new cycle with a specific quantum yield. This will help us to understand the intrinsic persistent luminescence with respect to native point defect levels as well as the correlations of electronics and energetics.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9457-9469
Number of pages13
JournalPhysical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume19
Issue number14
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2017

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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