Ultrabroadband Long-Wavelength Near-Infrared MgIn2O4:Ni2+ Phosphor Synthesized via Sol–gel Combustion Method as a Light Source for Night Vision Imaging, Nonvisual Detection, and Anticounterfeiting Display

Long-wavelength near-infrared (LWNIR) imaging technology has exciting application potential across various fields due to its ability of deeper penetration and unique properties related to its emission wavelength, when compared to short-wavelength near-infrared imaging. However, the limited availability of materials for LWNIR light sources, due to the lack of suitable host materials that constitute luminescence centers, has been a major challenge and technical obstacle in realizing such applications. Here, we developed MgIn