Excitation-dependent ultraviolet-visible persistent luminescence and charge trapping in Ca2Al2SiO7: Ce3+

Key Points

• Charge trapping observed in Ca2Al2SiO7: Ce3+, enhancing its persistent luminescence properties.
• The excitation-dependent nature of the luminescence highlights different energy levels at play.
• Analysis shows that the incorporation of Ce3+ significantly impacts luminescent characteristics.
• Findings suggest that this material can be used for various luminous applications, pending further exploration.