Synthesis and luminescence of Eu3+ doped hydroxyapatite nanocrystallines: Effects of calcinations and Eu3+ content

► 20-40 nm Eu-HAP luminescent nanocrystallines were prepared by the precipitation method. ► 2% Eu doping content and calcinations at 600 °C were preferred to prepare Eu-HAP. ► Eu-HAP nanocrystallines could be well dispersed to form aqueous suspension. ► Eu-HAP nanocrystallines could be used as cell labels.