Effects of Pr3+ -activated BaZrGe3O9@TiO2 phosphor compound on light emitting diodes validated by computer simulation

Le Thi Trang (Dong Nai Technology University)
Le Xuan Thuy (Vinh Long University of Technology Education)
Nguyen Le Thai (Nguyen Tat Thanh University)
Thuc Minh Bui (Nha Trang University)

Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Vol 34, No 3: June 2024

The Pr3+ -doped BaZrGe39 gallogermanate phosphors are reported to have a well-defined successive deep defect structure that effectively mitigates thermal carrier fading. This phosphor also presents a red emission with a peak at 615 nm, originating from the Pr3+ transtition from 1D2 to 3H4. We investigated the impact of Pr3+ -activated BaZrGe3O9 (referred to as BZG:Pr) on the lighting characteristics of light emitting diodes (LED) packages in this paper. By combining BZG:Pr with TiO2 particles and silicone, we produced a phosphor layer (designated as BZG:Pr@TiO2). The optical performance of the resulting LED was systematically examined by varying the TiO2 doping percentage. Our findings reveal that the incorporation of the BZG:Pr phosphor enhances the red spectral component, thereby contributing to improved homogeneity in color distribution. However, a progressive increase in TiO2 content within the phosphor layer corresponds to diminishing luminous output and decreased chromatic rendering efficiency of the LED. Employing a lower concentration of TiO2 proves advantageous, as it capitalizes on the scattering-enhancing attributes while leveraging the red emission of the BZG:Pr phosphor. This synergistic approach yields a favorable balance between luminosity and color quality, enhancing the LED’s overall performance.