| abstract |
In an embodiment phosphor particles include one of a Si-containing phosphor or an Al-containing phosphor, wherein a surface of the phosphor particles is coated with at least one first protective layer and a second protective layer, the first protective layer being arranged above the second protective layer, wherein the second protective layer has a content of Si which is increased at least by 40 atomic % relative to a phosphor or an Al content reduced by at least 10% relative to the phosphor, and wherein the at least one first protective layer includes a molecular monolayer of one of a metal oxide, a metal nitride, a metal sulfide or a metal oxynitride. |