Controlled synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence property of olive-like tetragonal α-Nd2(MoO4)3

The olive-like tetragonal α-Nd2(MoO4)3 was obtained by a convenient and facile complex agent assisted hydrothermal method. The product was characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, field-emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) and photoluminescence (PL). The possible formation mechanism of the olive-like α-Nd2(MoO4)3 was proposed. The photoluminescence property in visible region of the olive-like tetragonal α-Nd2(MoO4)3 was studied.