Monoclinic BiVO4 yellow-green pigments were first prepared by solvothermal route.
Glycerol serves as co-solvent and directing agent simultaneously.
pH value affects crystal growth of mBiVO4 along (040) facet and its morphology.
Development of a yellow-green color due to the growth of (040) facet.
Sheet-like morphology is also responsible for the yellow-green color.