Rational design of a high-efficiency, multivariate metal–organic framework phosphor for white LED bulbs. Issue 7 (16th January 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lustig, William P.; Shen, Zeqing; Teat, Simon J.; Javed, Nasir; Velasco, Ever; O'Carroll, Deirdre M.; Li, Jing
• Is Part Of: Chemical science. Volume 11:Issue 7(2020)
• Page Start: 1814
• Page End: 1824
• Publication Date: 2020-01-16
• Subjects: Chemistry -- Periodicals; 540.5
• DOI: 10.1039/c9sc05721h
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2041-6520

Abstract

Abstract : Excitation of LMOF-305 with light polarized parallel to the c axis. Photon absorbance induces electron transfer from tcbpe to tcbpe-F, followed by emission resulting from radiative relaxation of the electron from tcbpe-F back to tcbpe. Abstract : Developing rare-earth element (REE) free yellow phosphors that can be excited by 455 nm blue light will help to decrease the environmental impact of manufacturing energy efficient white light-emitting diodes (WLEDs), decrease their cost of production, and accelerate their adoption across the globe. Luminescent metal–organic frameworks (LMOFs) demonstrate strong potential for use as phosphor materials and have been investigated intensively in recent years. However, the majority are not suitable for the current WLED technology due to their lack of blue excitability. Therefore, designing highly efficient blue-excitable, yellow-emitting, REE free LMOFs is much needed. With an internal quantum yield of 76% at 455 nm excitation, LMOF-231 is the most efficient blue-excitable yellow-emitting LMOF phosphor reported to date. Spectroscopic studies suggest that this quantum yield could be further improved by narrowing the material's bandgap. Based on this information and guided by DFT calculations, we apply a ligand substitution strategy to produce a semi-fluorinated analogue of LMOF-231, LMOF-305. With an internal quantum yield of 88% ( λ em = 550 nm) under 455 nm excitation, this LMOF sets a new record for luminescent efficiency in yellow-emitting, blue-excitable, REE free LMOF phosphors. Temperature-dependent and polarized photoluminescence (PL) studies have provided insight on the mechanism of emission and origin of the significant PL enhancement.