Self-template construction of honeycomb-like mesoporous YPO4:Ln3+ (Ln?=?Eu, Tb) phosphors with tuneable luminescent properties

摘要： Rare earth (RE)-based phosphors with mesoporous structure that can improve the absorption and utilization of light have attracted much attention recently. Herein, we develop a novel and facile self-template strategy to synthesize honeycomb-like mesoporous YPO4:Ln3+ (Ln = Eu, Tb) phosphors using Y4O(OH)9NO3: Ln3+ as the precursor through a simple H3PO4 etching process. The maximum specific surface area of the mesoporous YPO4:Ln3+ phosphors can reach 406 m2 g?1. The influence of mesoporous structure, crystallinity, and the concentration of rare earth ions on the photoluminescence performance of mesoporous YPO4:Ln3+ phosphors was investigated. The results of fluorescence measurements indicate the mesoporous YPO4:Ln3+ phosphors exhibit better photoluminescence performance after calcination at 900 °C due to the large surface area and high crystallinity. The optimum doped concentrations of Eu3+ and Tb3+ ions are 0.12 and 0.08, respectively, and the concentration quenching occurs among nearest-neighbor ions. This work provide a new sight on preparation of phosphors for white light-emitting diodes lamps.