Tailoring broadband far-red emission via a zero-thermal-quenching Cr3+ fluoride phosphor for plant growth lighting

Key Points

• Enhanced far-red emission supports better plant growth lighting applications, indicating a significant advancement in agricultural technology.
• Notably, the Cr3+ fluoride phosphor exhibited minimal thermal quenching effects, improving efficacy in various conditions.
• Assessment utilized a multifunctional approach to evaluate the phosphor's emission characteristics under diverse thermal conditions.
• This research highlights the potential to optimize plant growth lighting using innovative materials and methods.