Recent Progress in Rare-earth Phosphate Luminescent Nanomaterials

The recent progress in rare-earth phosphate luminescent nanomaterials is reviewed.The preparation methods of the nanomaterials are compiled.The application and new progress in the hydrothermal synthesis method,sonochemical synthesis method,and microwave heating method etc.for the preparation of the nanomaterials are discussed in detail.The luminescent mechanism of the nanomaterials is elucidated from the microstructure viewpoint.The effects of doping of rare-earth metal ions,shell-core structure,morphology,and crystal structure on the fluorescent properties of rate-earth phosphates are extensively discussed.