Reduction of Euup>3+up> to Euup>2+up> in Baub>1−xub>Srub>xub>Gdub>1−yub>Yub>yub>Bub>9ub>Oub>16ub>:Eu phosphor: Synthesis, composition controlling, and tunable luminescence
Eu2+ and Eu3+ codoping Ba1−xSrxGd1−yYyB9O16 phosphors are synthesized. Eu3+ ions are controllably reduced to Eu2+ by incorporating Sr2+ or Y3+ ion, and changing Eu3+ concentration. Tunable luminescence behaviors are explained according to site occupancy theory.