Upconversion Nanocrystals for Sustainable Technology

Vijay B. Pawade · Sanjay J. Dhoble · Kartik N. Shinde · Hendrik C. Swart

2024年9月 · Elsevier

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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

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Vijay B. Pawade is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at the Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. His research focuses on rare earth-doped oxide materials and their applications in LEDs, solar cell devices, and photocatalytic processes.

Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash.

Karthik N. Shinde is an Assistant Professor and the Director of R&D at N.S. Science and Arts College, Bhadrawati, India. His research interests are focused on the synthesis of nanocrystalline materials and exploring novel materials, and studying their PL and TL properties.

Hendrik C. Swart is a senior professor in the Department of Physics at the University of the Free State, South Africa. His research investigates the degradation of phosphors for field emission displays, as well as developing materials for nano solid-state lighting. He has been key in the development of processes to synthesize and deposit thin films of several types of semiconductor nanoparticles to enhance the color, luminescent intensity, and lifetime of such displays.