Synthesis and luminescent properties of $Eu^{3+}$-doped $YVO_4$ by using a mild hydrothermal process

Nanoscale $YVO_4:Eu^{3+}$ phosphor has been synthesized by a mild hydrothermal reaction at various experimental conditions. The particle and luminescent properties of nanophosphors were characterized with X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy and photoluminescence. It has been found that pH value play a key factor both controlling particle size and luminous efficiency.