Hydrothermal synthesis and luminescent properties of NaLa(MoO4)2:Eu3+,Tb3+ phosphors

► NaLa(MoO4)2:Eu3+,Tb3+ phosphors with various shapes have been synthesized by a hydrothermal method. ► The morphology of NaLa(MoO4)2:Eu3+,Tb3+ phosphors were found to be manipulated by changing the pH value. ► The luminescence colors of NaLa(MoO4)2:Eu3+,Tb3+ phosphors can be tuned.