Research
Our research group investigates solid-state phosphor materials that emit light and are essential for applications like displays, LEDs, and X-ray detectors. Recently, we've been investigating these materials as temperature probes. By measuring temperature-induced changes in their luminescent properties, these materials can function as "luminescent nano-thermometers," with potential applications in areas such as tumor detection and disease treatment.
We are currently investigating various novel luminescent metal halide materials, conducting structural and luminescent characterization across a range of temperatures. The research aims to understand how luminescent properties are influenced by particle size, morphology, and temperature changes. Nanoparticle synthesis is performed using various approaches such as hot injection, LARP, and microwave synthesis methods.
Group members actively participate in all aspects of the research, including synthesis, property measurements, and data analysis. They utilize instrumentation such as powder X-ray diffraction, SEM, ICP, and various optical spectroscopy methods. The group also actively pursues beamline time at the 11-BM beamline at Argonne National Lab and collaborates with other research groups.