Short description:

Luminescent Thermometers deals with all the aspects of the subject from principles of methods to their applications in different areas. The book familiarizes the readers with fundamentals of luminescence thermometry, materials used for the development of different luminescence thermometers and upconversion phosphors.

Long description:

Luminescent Thermometers deals with all aspects of the subject from principles of methods to their applications in different areas. This book familiarizes the readers with the fundamentals of luminescence thermometry, materials used for the development of different luminescence thermometers, viz. metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) including lanthanide-doped MOFs referred as LOFs, quantum dots (QDs), rare earth-doped phosphors, and upconversion phosphors. Further, some advanced and next generation approaches for luminescent thermometers such as carbon-based materials, nanocomposites, double perovskites and garnet systems are assimilated. The applications of luminescent thermometers in temperature sensing of biological cells and tumors, thermal imaging of biological cells, flexible temperature sensors, health monitoring with wearable thermometers, and environmental monitoring are the key features of this volume. It is a valuable contribution to the literature for material scientists and engineers in academia and R&D as well as researchers working in biology and environment science.

Key Features:

• Covers entire range of luminescent thermometers from fundamentals to applications


• Describes state-of-the-art of materials and next generation approaches for luminescence-based nanothermometery


• Discusses the high-end utilities of luminescent thermometers in different aspects of human life are discussed

Table of Contents:

1.       The Predominant Role and the need of Thermometers

2.       Optical Thermometers: Importance and Advantages over other Thermometers

3.       Luminescent Thermometers: Methods, Materials and Applications

4.       Metal-organic Framework for Luminescent Thermometers

5.       Quantum Dots for Luminescence Thermometers

6.       Rare Earth Doped Phosphors for Luminescence Based Optical Thermometers

7.       Upconversion Phosphors for Luminescence Based Optical Thermometers

8.       Carbon-based Materials for Luminescence Thermometers

9.       Nano-composites for Luminescence Thermometers

10.   Recent Advancements in Optical Thermometry Based on Photoluminescent Perovskite Oxides

11.   Luminescence Temperature Sensing Based on Ratiometric and Colorimetric Fluorescence in Garnet Systems

12.   Temperature Sensing of Biological Cells and Tumours

13.   Flexible Temperature Sensor

14.   Health Monitoring with Wearable Thermometers

15.   Luminescent Temperature Sensors for Environmental Monitoring