A series of Ca15(PO4)2(SiO4)6:xCe3+,yTb3+ phosphors have been prepared by a high-temperature solid-state reaction. Under the excitation of near-UV with 371 nm wavelength, Ca15(PO4)2(SiO4)6:xCe3+ phosphors exhibit strong blue emission with a broad peak at 432 nm. Based on the photoluminescence of Ca15(PO4)2(SiO4)6:xCe3+ phosphors, the coordination environment around Ce3+ ions and the concentration quenching mechanism are inferred.
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