Hot Article: A flux coating method for upconversion crystal layers

A flux coating method for preparing high-performance upconverting crystal layers has been developed by Japanese scientists. These upconverting crystal layers could improve the absorption properties of solar cells. The method developed by the Japanese team uses a relatively low temperature of 350 °C and makes it easier to create large-scale crystal layers. These advantages should make it more feasible for use in large-scale applications. Interested to know more? Read the full article for free until 24th October:

Graphical abstract: Novel fabrication of NIR-vis upconversion NaYF4:Ln (Ln = Yb, Er, Tm) crystal layers by a flux coating method

Novel fabrication of NIR-vis upconversion NaYF4:Ln (Ln = Yb, Er, Tm) crystal layers by a flux coating method: Sayaka Suzuki, Katsuya Teshima, Toshiko Wakabayashi, Hiromasa Nishikiori, Takahiro Ishizaki and Shuji Oishi, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 13847-13852

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