Luminescent materials have received significant attention worldwide for the past decades. However, the types of luminescent materials have become diverse in recent years, along with changes in their synthesis methods, analysis techniques, and applications. For instance, the synthesis methods developed from traditional high-temperature synthesis to high-pressure, co-precipitation, and water-assisted solid-state synthesis. Analysis techniques have also evolved from bulk materials to single-particle analysis. Furthermore, luminescent materials have brought newer applications, such as back-lighting, plant cultivation, and food analysis. These processes are much more complex than traditional ones.

Although international journals have reported most of these advancements, replicating the experiments or achieving comparable results remains challenging. The detailed experimental parameters are not clearly outlined or challenging to explain in words in the journal. Therefore, in this Methods Collection, we aim to comprehensively demonstrate the synthesis, analysis, and application processes of luminescent materials through the video and text format of JoVE. We believe that the scientific community of luminescent materials can benefit from this collection by learning the necessary conditions to reproduce experiments and expediting their research.