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  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Optimizing phosphor properties is crucial for advanced applications.
  • Heuristic algorithms offer potential for complex optimization problems in materials science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize the luminescent intensity of phosphors using various heuristic algorithms.
  • To determine the optimal activator concentration for enhanced phosphor brightness.
  • To explore the application of optimized phosphors in bioimaging and QR codes.

Main Methods:

  • Simulated Annealing (SA)
  • Harmony Search Algorithm (HSA)
  • Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO)
  • Genetic Algorithm (GA) were employed to optimize phosphor luminescent intensity.
  • Analysis of 340 phosphors to identify optimal activator concentration.
  • Validation using NaGdF4:Ce,Tb nanoparticles.

Main Results:

  • The improved Harmony Search Algorithm (HSA) yielded superior phosphors compared to Simulated Annealing (SA).
  • Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) showed improved results with increased generations.
  • Genetic Algorithm (GA) efficiently found optimal local phosphors.
  • An optimized terbium (Tb) activator concentration (0.21-0.26) was identified for maximum brightness.
  • Results were validated using NaGdF4:Ce,Tb nanoparticles.

Conclusions:

  • Heuristic algorithms are effective for optimizing phosphor luminescent intensity and activator concentrations.
  • The identified optimal phosphor composition demonstrates potential for bioimaging and improved QR code technology.
  • The Harmony Search Algorithm (HSA) proved particularly effective for finding optimal activator concentrations.