Tb3+/Eu3+ co-doped BiPO4 nanoparticles have been obtained by a hydrothermal route.
Tunable PL emission from green to red is realized in Tb3+/Eu3+–BiPO4 phosphor.
A warmwhite color is obtained in the codoped sample by tuning the Tb3+/Eu3+ ratio.
Doped BiPO4 exhibit highly enhanced photocatalytic activity for RhB degradation.