Abstract
In this paper, we report a simple and convenient method toward fabrication of YPO4:Eu3+ with controlled crystal structures, morphologies and enhanced luminescent intensity. By simply adding different organic additives during the hydrothermal process, tetragonal YPO 4:Eu3+ and hexagonal YPO4·0.8H 2O:Eu3+ with nano-/microstructures can be obtained. Meanwhile, the possible formation mechanisms for products with different structures and morphologies have been presented. Furthermore, the luminescent properties of YPO4:Eu with different structures and morphologies were also studied and compared. We believe the method reported here could open a novel approach to rare earth phosphates with multiple structures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1885-1891 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Ceramics International |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 1 PART B |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Controlled
- Luminescent properties
- Organic additives