Self-Assembled NaTb1−x Eux(MoO4)2: Synthesis and Luminescence Properties

Abstract

Novel 3D Eu3+ doped NaTb(MoO4)2 composites were successfully self-assembled by a facile hydrothermal treatment. X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and photoluminescence (PL) spectra were used to characterize the structures, morphologies and the luminescent properties of as-prepared products. Emission and excitation spectra showed that the phosphor exhibits a dominant red emission at 615 nm with excitation wavelength of 465 nm at room temperature. The emission intensity increased with the increase of Eu3+ concentrations for the investigated range of 2–10 mol% Eu3+ doping in NaTb(MoO4)2. The doping of Eu3+ results in a distorted Eu–O8 cluster and enhanced luminescence intensity.