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Researcher

David Van der Heggen

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49 Results

2026

Electron paramagnetic resonance study of radiation-induced defects in Ba3(PO4)2

Henk VrielinckWouter HolvoetDominykas AugulisEliot JanssensDavid Van der HeggenDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in MOLECULES

Multimodal synchrotron radiation X-ray nanoscopy for in-depth characterization of persistent luminescent glass matrix composite

Roger Gomes FernandesDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetEduardo Xavier Silva MiquelesLucas Carvalho Veloso RodriguesVeronica De Carvalho Teixeira

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS

2025

Identification and elimination of surface emission in lanthanide (co)doped zirconia nanocrystals

Nico ReichholfSharona HortaDavid Van der HeggenCarlotta SenoJikson Pulparayil MathewMaria IbáñezPhilippe SmetJonathan De Roo

A1 Journal Article in ACS NANO

Stepwise photochromism regulated by multiple color centers in inorganic photochromic materials

Wei HuDavid Van der HeggenFanquan HeDirk PoelmanPhilippe Smet

UV-A scintillation and persistent luminescence from Ce- and Ce/Ho-doped YPO4 nanoparticles

Paul GanigalDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetChristophe DujardinMathilde MénardChristophe DorandeuJean-Olivier DurandAurélie Bessière

A1 Journal Article in PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY CHEMICAL PHYSICS

2024

Insight into the electron transfer and anti-thermal quenching of europium doped Li4SrCa(SiO4)2

Jieqi HuPhilippe SmetRik Van DeunDavid Van der Heggen

A2 Journal Article in MATERIALS ADVANCES

Optical evidence of charge trapping at lanthanide codopants in SrAl2O4:Eu,Ln (Ln = Nd, Sm, Dy) persistent phosphors

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS

Radiation defects in the radio-photoluminescence phosphor Ba3(PO4)2:Eu

Henk VrielinckZetian YangDominykas AugulisSamira KhelifiDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

Translucent persistent luminescence glass matrix composite obtained by pressureless viscous sintering

Roger Gomes FernandesElaine de Andrade MattosVictor Murilo Poltronieri da SilvaDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetDanilo ManzaniVeronica de Carvalho TeixeiraLucas Carvalho Veloso Rodrigues

A2 Journal Article in MATERIALIA

Validated approach to measure thermal quenching in the presence of trapping defects

Verena FritzDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in ACS PHOTONICS

2023

A versatile photochromic dosimeter enabling detection of X-ray, ultraviolet, and visible photons

Zetian YangJieqi HuDavid Van der HeggenMengmeng JiaoAng FengHenk VrielinckPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS

From glow to no-go : uncovering the true thermal quenching profiles of (persistent) phosphors

Verena FritzDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe Smet

Glass-based composites comprised of CaWO4:Yb3+, Tm3+ crystals and SrAl2O4:Eu2+, Dy3+ phosphors for green afterglow after NIR charging

E. Santos MagalhãesA. SeddaB. BondziorS. VuoriDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetM. LastusaariL. Petit

A1 Journal Article in CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL

Less is better : insight into the concentration dependency of the photoreduction of Eu3+in Ba2SiO4

Zetian YangJieqi HuDavid Van der HeggenMengmeng JiaoHenk VrielinckPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE

Making Eu2+- and Sm2+-doped borates fit for solar energy applications

Lucas ErasmusPhilippe SmetR. E. KroonDirk PoelmanJ. J. TerblansJonas JoosDavid Van der HeggenH. C. Swart

A1 Journal Article in ACS PHOTONICS

Personal solar UV monitoring based on photoinduced electron transfers in luminescent materials

Zetian YangJonas JoosJieqi HuDavid Van der HeggenTim PierMaxime DelaeyHenk VrielinckThomas JustelPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED OPTICAL MATERIALS

Site selectivity of electron trapping in two Eu-activated phosphors for dosimetry

Zetian YangDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetDirk PoelmanHenk Vrielinck

Strontium aluminate persistent luminescent single crystals : linear scaling of emission intensity with size is affected by reabsorption

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosDaniel RytzBruno VianaPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS

Towards deliberate design of persistent phosphors: a study of La-Ga admixing in LuAG:Ce crystals to engineer elemental homogeneity and carrier trap depths

Karol BartosiewiczVerena FritzDavid Van der HeggenDamian SzymanskiJustyna ZelerJan PejchalAkihiro YamajiRomana KucerkovaAlena BeitlerovaShunsuke Kurosawa et al.

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C

2022

A standalone, battery‐free light dosimeter for ultraviolet to infrared light

David Van der HeggenRugile ZilenaiteEgle EzerskyteVerena FritzKatleen KorthoutDimitri VandenbergheJohan De GraveJan GarrevoetLaszlo VinczeDirk Poelman et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Development of phosphor-based detectors for simultaneous X-ray imaging and dosimetry

Zetian YangJieqi HuDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

Development of phosphor-based detectors for X-ray imaging and dosimetry

Zetian YangJieqi HuDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

Heating the discussion on losses in persistent phosphors : an attempt to quantify non-radiative losses from a set of TL-measurements

Verena FritzDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe Smet

Lost in the heat of the moment : bringing losses in persistent phosphors to light with a set of thermoluminescence measurements

Verena FritzDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe Smet

Metastable states in persistent phosphors : a spectroscopic game of hide-and-seek

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosPhilippe Smet

Near-infrared rechargeable glass-based composites for green persistent luminescence

N. Garcia ArangoS. VuoriH. ByronDavid Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetM. LastusaariL. Petit

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS

Persistent luminescence in strontium aluminate : a roadmap to a brighter future

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosAng FengVerena FritzTeresa DelgadoNando GartmannBernhard WalfortDaniel RytzHans HagemannDirk Poelman et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Realizing simultaneous X-ray Imaging and dosimetry using phosphor-based detectors with high memory stability and convenient readout process

Zetian YangJieqi HuDavid Van der HeggenAng FengHairong HuHenk VrielinckPhilippe SmetDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS

Standalone light dosimetry using modified persistent phosphors : a proof of concept

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosVerena FritzDirk PoelmanPhilippe Smet

To luminesce or to change valence? Insight into the wavelength dependency of the reversible valence switching of europium in Sr3SiO5

Jieqi HuZetian YangAng FengRik Van DeunPhilippe SmetDavid Van der Heggen

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY C

2021

Elucidation of the electron transfer mechanism in Eu2+and Sm3+codoped CaF2 : a step towards better understanding of trapping and detrapping in luminescent materials

Jonas JoosDavid Van der HeggenLucia AmidaniLuis SeijoZoila Barandiaran

A1 Journal Article in PHYSICAL REVIEW B

Highly responsive photochromic ceramics for high-contrast rewritable information displays

Zetian YangJiaren DuLisa MartinDavid Van der HeggenDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in LASER & PHOTONICS REVIEWS

Realizing nondestructive luminescence readout in photochromic ceramics via deep ultraviolet excitation for optical information storage

Zetian YangJieqi HuLisa MartinDavid Van der HeggenDirk Poelman

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY C

2020

Broadband infrared LEDs based on europium-to-terbium charge transfer luminescence

Jonas JoosDavid Van der HeggenLisa MartinLucia AmidaniPhilippe SmetZoila BarandiaránLuis Seijo

A1 Journal Article in NATURE COMMUNICATIONS

Hackmanite : the natural glow-in-the-dark material

Cecilia AgamahSami VuoriPauline ColinetIsabella NorrboJosé Miranda de CarvalhoLiana Key Okada NakamuraJoachim LindblomLudo van GoethemAxel EmmermannTimo Saarinen et al.

A1 Journal Article in CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS

Microwave-assisted synthesis followed by a reduction step : making persistent phosphors with a large storage capacity

José Miranda de CarvalhoDavid Van der HeggenLisa MartinPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in DALTON TRANSACTIONS

On a local (de-)trapping model for highly doped Pr3+ radioluminescent and persistent luminescent nanoparticles

Gabrielle A. MandlDavid Van der HeggenDaniel R. CooperJonas JoosJan SeuntjensPhilippe SmetJohn A. Capobianco

A1 Journal Article in NANOSCALE

Persistent phosphors for the future : fit for the right application

Dirk PoelmanDavid Van der HeggenJiaren DuEwoud CosaertPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS

Quantification and limitations of the storage capacity of persistent phosphors

David Van der HeggenPhilippe SmetJonas Joos

The almost hidden role of deep traps when measuring afterglow and thermoluminescence of persistent phosphors

David Van der HeggenDimitri VandenbergheNasrin Karimi MoayedJohan De GravePhilippe SmetJonas Joos

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF LUMINESCENCE

2019

Optically stimulated nanodosimeters with high storage capacity

David Van der HeggenDaniel R CooperMadeleine TessonJonas JoosJan SeuntjensJohn A CapobiancoPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in NANOMATERIALS

Over two decades of research : is the SrAl2O4:Eu,Dy enigma finally solved?

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosPhilippe Smet

2018

Determining the storage capacity of persistent phosphors

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosClaude TydtgatDimitri VandenbergheJohan De GravePhilippe Smet

Identifying the fingerprint of optically stimulated luminescence by excitation light

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosHenk VrielinckPhilippe Smet

Importance of evaluating the intensity dependency of the quantum efficiency : impact on LEDs and persistent phosphors

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in ACS PHOTONICS

Pushing the limits of persistent phosphors

Philippe SmetKatleen KorthoutClaude TydtgatDavid Van der HeggenSimon MichelsAng FengDirk PoelmanMathias Kersemans

2017

Counting the photons : determining the absolute storage capacity of persistent phosphors

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosDiana C Rodriguez BurbanoJohn A CapobiancoPhilippe Smet

A1 Journal Article in MATERIALS

Enhancing the performance of persistent phosphors : focus on the trapping defects and detrapping processes

Philippe SmetKatleen KorthoutClaude TydtgatDavid Van der HeggenSimon MichelsDirk PoelmanIves De BaereMathias Kersemans

2016

Systematics in the luminescence of ns2 ions

David Van der HeggenJonas JoosDirk PoelmanPhilippe Smet