“…On the other hand, the substitution of B 3+ ions was supposed to enhance the hole trapping ability of Dy 3+ ions that increases the phosphorescent afterglow [6,7,10]. Nevertheless, Niittykoski et al indicated that the UV excited luminescence of SrAl 2 O 4 :Eu 2+ was enhanced but persistent luminescence suppressed by increasing boron concentration [11].…”