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Rapid Synthesis and Size Control of CuInS2 Semi-Conductor Nanoparticles Using Microwave Irradiation.Citation
Gardner JS, E Shurdha, CM Wang, LD Lau, RG Rodriguez, and JJ Pak.2008."Rapid Synthesis and Size Control of CuInS2 Semi-Conductor Nanoparticles Using Microwave Irradiation."Journal of Nanoparticle Research 10(4):633-641. doi:10.1007/s11051-007-9294-7
Abstract
The properties of CuInS2 semi-conductor nanoparticles make them attractive materials for use in next-generation photovoltaics. We have prepared CuInS2 nanoparticles from single source precursors via microwave irradiation. Microwave irradiation methods have allowed us to increase the efficiency of preparation of these materials by providing uniform heating and rapid reaction times. We have also controlled nanoparticle growth in the 3 to 5 nm size range by varying thiolated capping ligand concentrations as well as reaction temperatures and times. Investigation of the photophysical properties of the colloidal nanoparticles were performed using electronic absorption and luminescence emission spectroscopy. Qualitative nanoparticles sizes were determined from the photoluminescence (PLE) data and compared to HRTEM images.
