Triple–Readout Luminescence Thermometry in a Heterodinuclear Yb-Er Complex and Performance Comparison with the Homodinuclear Analogues

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the thermometric properties of a new heterodinuclear Yb-Er complex and compare it with homodinuclear analogues.
• Synthesis of a heterodinuclear Yb-Er complex and its homodinuclear counterparts.
• Characterization of luminescence and thermometric properties.
• Performance comparison based on thermometric efficiency.
• The heterodinuclear Yb-Er complex exhibits enhanced thermometric sensitivity compared to homodinuclear analogues.
• Significant differences in luminescence characteristics were observed.
• The new complex shows potential for improved temperature sensing applications.