Zero-dimensional (0D) Mn2+-based metal halides
used
as luminescent materials and scintillators have become a research
hotspot in the field of photoelectric materials and devices due to
their unique composition, structure, and fluorescence properties.
It is of great value to explore new Mn2+-based metal halides
to achieve multifunctional applications. Herein, the novel 0D Mn2+-based metal halide single crystal (BPTP)2MnBr4 is synthesized by a simple solvent–antisolvent recrystallization
method. Under excitation at 468 nm, the (BPTP)2MnBr4 single crystal shows a pronounced narrow-band green luminescence
centered at 515 nm derived from the d–d transition of the Mn2+ ion. This emission has
a relatively narrow full width at half maximum of 43 nm and a high
photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of 82%. In addition, (BPTP)2MnBr4 exhibits good thermal stability at 393 K
with a retention of 79% of the initial photoluminescence intensity
at 298 K. Benefiting from its strong blue light excitation, high PLQY,
and good thermal stability, we manufacture an ideal white light-emitting
diode (LED) device using a 460 nm blue LED chip, green-emitting (BPTP)2MnBr4, and commercial K2SiF6:Mn4+ red phosphor. Under 20 mA drive current, the LED
shows a high luminous efficiency of 112 lm/W and a wide color gamut
of 110.8%, according to the National Television System Committee
standard. In addition, (BPTP)2MnBr4 crystals
show a strong X-ray absorption. Based on the commercial Lu3Al5O12:Ce3+ scintillator, the calculated
light yield of (BPTP)2MnBr4 reaches up to about
136,000 photons/MeV and the detection limit reaches 0.282 μGyair s–1. Additionally, a melt quenching approach
is used to construct a (BPTP)2MnBr4 clear glass
scintillation screen, realizing a spatial resolution of 10.1 lp/mm.
The proper performances of (BPTP)2MnBr4 as phosphor-converted
LED materials and the X-ray scintillator with the addition of eco-friendly,
low-cost solution processability make 0D Mn2+-based metal
halides potential luminescent materials for multifunctional applications.