Synthesis and Luminescent Properties of CaSr(1-x)Al2SiO7:xEu3+ Phosphors for White Light-Emitting Diodes Applications

CaSr(1-x)Al2SiO7:xEu3+ (0.01 < or = x < or = 0.12) red phosphors are prepared by the solid-state reaction method. The photoluminescence properties of the CaSr(1-x)Al2SiO7:xEu+ phosphors are studied as a function of Eu3+ content. The CaSr(1-x)Al2SiO7:xEu3+ phosphors form an orthorhombic structure with a space group of P2(1)2(1)2(1). The phosphors are effectively excited by 393 nm light. The emission spectra consist of several peaks at 575, 585, 616, 654, and 700 nm, which are attributed to the transitions from the excited 5Do to 7Fj (j = 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4) levels of Eu3+, respectively. The phosphors show intense red emission due to the 5Do --> (7)F2 transition of Eu3+. The strongest red emission is observed for the CaSr0.94Al2SiO7:0.06Eu3+ phosphor. This study proposes that the CaSr(1-x)Al2SiO7:xEu3+ red phosphors have a high potential for near ultraviolet-based white light-emitting diodes.