Crystal defect induced zero thermal quenching β-NaYF: Eu, Sm red-emitting phosphor.

Red phosphors with brilliant performance are crucial for the application of white LEDs as their red-light component. However, the thermal quenching phenomenon is an inevitable obstacle in the practical application of various types of red-light phosphors. In this study, we report the preparation of a novel type of phosphor, NaYF: 0.