Synthesis of metal sulfide nanomaterials via thermal decomposition of single-source precursors

In this report, we present a synthetic method for the formation of cuprous sulfide (Cu sub(2)S) and lead sulfide (PbS) nanomaterials directly on substrates from the thermolysis of single-source precursors. We find that the final morphology and arrangement of the nanomaterials may be controlled throu...

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Published inJournal of materials chemistry Vol. 20; no. 32; pp. 6612 - 6617
Main Authors Jen-La Plante, Ilan, Zeid, Tahani W., Yang, Peidong, Mokari, Taleb
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2010
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CATALYSTS
COPPER SULFIDE
Copper sulfides
DECOMPOSITION
DISSOLUTION
FABRICATION
MORPHOLOGY
Nanomaterials
Precursors
SOLVENTS
SULFIDES
Synthesis
Thermal decomposition
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Summary:In this report, we present a synthetic method for the formation of cuprous sulfide (Cu sub(2)S) and lead sulfide (PbS) nanomaterials directly on substrates from the thermolysis of single-source precursors. We find that the final morphology and arrangement of the nanomaterials may be controlled through the concentration of the dissolved precursors and choice of solvent. One-dimensional (1-D) morphologies may also be grown onto substrates with the addition of a metal catalyst layer through solution-liquid-solid (SLS) growth. These synthetic techniques may be expanded to other metal sulfide materials.
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ISSN:0959-9428
1364-5501
DOI:10.1039/c0jm00439a