Hydrothermal synthesis and luminescent properties of SrF2 and SrF2:Ln3+ (Ln = Eu, Ce, Tb) nano-assembly with controllable morphology.

SrF2 and SrF2:Ln3+ (Ln = Eu, Ce, Tb) nano-assemblies with controllable size and morphology have been successfully prepared via a facile hydrothermal process. X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and photoluminescence spectrum were used to characterize the samples. The experimental results indicate that chelating reagent and acidity play important roles in the formation of micro-crystals with uniform size and peculiar morphology. As-obtained SrF2:Eu3+ and SrF2:Ce3+, SrF2:Tb3+ samples show red, ultraviolet and green emission under the irradiation of ultraviolet.