A facile synthesis of small-sized and monodisperse hexagonal NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+ nanocrystals†
Dongdong Li,Qiyue Shao,Yan Dong,Jianqing Jiang
Chemical Communications Pub Date : 10/14/2014 00:00:00 , DOI:10.1039/C4CC07251K
Abstract

Small-sized (∼11.86 nm) and monodisperse hexagonal NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+ upconversion (UC) nanocrystals have been successfully synthesized by simultaneously controlling the nucleation and growth process with a relatively high oleic acid to precursor ratio.

Graphical abstract: A facile synthesis of small-sized and monodisperse hexagonal NaYF4:Yb3+,Er3+ nanocrystals