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Non-Linear Density Dependent Upconversion Luminescence Enhancement of β-NaYF4: Yb3+: Er3+ Nanoparticles on Random Ag Nanowire Aggregates

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Spectroscopic imaging and statistical analysis of NIR-to-visible upconversion luminescence (UCL) from β-NaYF4:Yb3+:Er3+ upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs) supported on a series of random Ag nanowire aggregates reveals a density dependent UCL enhancement. Statistical analysis of the spectrally resolved upconversion images shows a non-linear dependence of upconversion luminescence enhancement with Ag nanowire surface coverage. A maximum average enhancement of 5.8× was observed for 58% surface coverage. Based on the empirically determined trend with density, it is estimated that up to 20× upconversion luminescence enhancement can be achieved at 100% surface coverage, even at high excitation intensity. This projection is commensurate with the 20× enhancement ratio observed for select locations within the imaged micro-ensemble. Time-resolved emission of the UC luminescence from UCNPs on the Ag nanowire aggregates confirms the surface plasmon effects on the UCNPs kinetics. Such Ag nanowire aggregates show potential as a scalable and relatively simple metal-enhanced upconversion substrate.

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  1. Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, SD, 57701, USA

    Amy Hor, Quoc Anh N. Luu & Steve Smith

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    P. Stanley May & Mary Berry

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Hor, A., Luu, Q.A.N., May, P.S. et al. Non-Linear Density Dependent Upconversion Luminescence Enhancement of β-NaYF4: Yb3+: Er3+ Nanoparticles on Random Ag Nanowire Aggregates. MRS Advances 1, 2677–2682 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2016.356

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