Metal Oxide Nanostructured Phosphors

Metal Oxide Nanostructured Phosphors: Properties and Applications provides a comprehensive review of recent progress in nanophosphors and an exploration of their future. Each chapter discusses both materials synthesis and applications based on the types of nanostructures and their characteristics, providing a thorough accounting of the advantages and disadvantages of each material and process. This book is an excellent resource for both professional and academic researchers, and is ideal for scientists and engineers working on optical devices, lighting, display and imaging technologies, energy materials, and for anyone engaged in research in photonics, nanoscience, luminescence and optical materials.

Unique sections touch on metal-oxide-based nanostructured phosphors, covering energy transfer mechanisms, categories, chemical composition, and more.

Introduces luminescent metal oxide materials, their chemical composition, properties and energy transfer mechanismsDiscusses the advantages and disadvantages of conventional and novel metal oxide phosphors, providing essential information for anyone engaged in materials selection for luminescent devicesOffers practical information on the synthesis of luminescent nanosuperstructures, including innovative and green techniques