Tuning Ag⁺ and Mn²⁺ doping in ZnS:Ag,Mn embedded polymers for flexible white light emitting films

Abstract

Flexible Light Emitting Diodes are versatile lighting solutions that offer bendable and adaptable illumination possibilities. A soft, flexible white luminescent film (1 mm) shows promise for foldable electroluminescent devices and applications. This film was fabricated using ZnS:Ag and Mn. Under different excitation wavelengths, the phosphors emit blue light due to Ag⁺ luminescence centers and red light from the d-d transition of Mn²⁺. The blue emission is greatly suppressed at high Mn²⁺ doping levels, requiring reduced Ag⁺ doping in co-doped ZnS:Ag,Mn compared to solo-doped ZnS:Ag samples. By adjusting Ag⁺ and Mn²⁺ concentrations, the ZnS:Ag(1%),Mn(0.2%) phosphors show a proper intensity ratio of blue and red emissions, making them a promising candidate for future white light applications.

Keywords

Flexible / ZnS:Ag / Mn / nanoparticles / thin films / luminescence / LEDs

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