Near-Infrared Phosphor Composition for ATP Spectrum Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing light emitting devices do not efficiently promote biological functions such as ATP production, collagen synthesis, and anti-inflammation, as they do not effectively cover the ATP action spectrum and cytochrome c oxidase absorption peaks.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting device incorporating a LED chip emitting blue light, a red wavelength conversion material, and a near-infrared phosphor with a specific composition (CaAl(12-x-y)Ga y O 19 :xCr 3+< ) that converts light to optimize the emission spectrum to cover a significant portion of the ATP action spectrum, with a peak intensity ratio and full-width-half-maximum (FWHM) tailored for high efficiency biomodulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If conventional phosphors are used in LED devices, then the device structure is simple, but the efficiency for promoting ATP production and biological functions is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveATP production efficiencyVSAvoidphosphor composition complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent uses a composite phosphor system combining CaAlSiN3:Eu2+ red phosphor and CaAl(12-x-y)GalyO19:xCr3+ near-infrared phosphor with the LED chip. This composite material approach creates a multi-wavelength emission spectrum that simultaneously targets both the red light absorption peak (620-670 nm) and near-infrared cytochrome c oxidase absorption peaks (740-820 nm), thereby significantly enhancing ATP production efficiency while managing the complexity through systematic material selection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

Solution Approach 2:

The patent optimizes specific parameters of the near-infrared phosphor including composition ratios (x and y values in CaAl(12-x-y)GalyO19:xCr3+), particle size distribution (0.1-10 μm), and concentration (1-20 wt%) to maximize the emission intensity at 740-820 nm wavelength range. These parameter adjustments ensure the near-infrared emission efficiently matches the cytochrome c oxidase absorption spectrum, thereby improving biological function promotion while maintaining manufacturable specifications

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If the light spectrum is optimized to cover the ATP action spectrum, then the biomodulation function is enhanced, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebiomodulation efficiencyVSAvoidphosphor composition precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent defines specific parameter ranges for the near-infrared phosphor composition CaAl(12-x-y)GalyO19:xCr3+ where 0 < x ≤ 0.5 and 0 < y ≤ 0.5, with the near-infrared phosphor comprising 1-20 wt% of the total phosphor mixture. These parameter specifications balance the need for optimized ATP action spectrum coverage with manufacturable tolerance ranges, allowing production while maintaining enhanced biomodulation efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent assigns different functional roles to different phosphor components: CaAlSiN3:Eu2+ provides red light emission (620-670 nm) for one absorption peak, while CaAl(12-x-y)GalyO19:xCr3+ provides near-infrared emission (740-820 nm) for cytochrome c oxidase absorption. This local quality differentiation allows each phosphor to be optimized for its specific wavelength range, achieving comprehensive ATP spectrum coverage through coordinated local optimizations rather than requiring uniform precision across all components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device achieves enhanced ATP production, collagen synthesis, and anti-inflammatory effects by providing a light spectrum that significantly covers the ATP action spectrum, improving bioenergy enhancement functions.

Implementation Method 1

a light emitting diode chip configured to emit first light having a peak wavelength of 400 nm to 470 nm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectroluminescence: Electroluminescence

Implementation Method 2

a red wavelength conversion material converting a portion of the first light into red light having a peak wavelength of 620 nm to 670 nm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Implementation Method 3

a near-infrared phosphor configured to convert a portion of the first light into third light having a peak wavelength of 740 nm to 820 nm

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotoluminescence: Photoluminescence

Data Source

PatentEP4471107B1Near infrared phosphor and light emitting device
Publication Date: 2025.11.05 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a light emitting device (100) and a near-infrared phosphor (58). The light emitting device (100) includes a light emitting diode chip (30) configured to emit first light having a peak wavelength of 400 nm to 470 nm; a wavelength conversion material (54) converting a portion of the first light into second light having a peak wavelength of 620 nm to 670 nm; and a near-infrared phosphor (58) configured to convert a portion of the first light into third light having a peak wavelength of 740 nm to 820 nm, wherein the near-infrared phosphor (58) includes a phosphor represented by composition formula CaAl(12-x-y)GayO19:xCr3+, where x satisfies 0.1≤x≤0.3 and y satisfies 1 or more, and an emission spectrum of the third light alone has a ratio of an intensity of 690 nm relative to an intensity of 780 nm of 0.3 or less.