Controlled Stoichiometry for Quaternary CuIn_xGa_1−xS₂ Chalcopyrite Nanoparticles from Single-Source Precursors via Microwave Irradiation

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Alex Punnoose, Boise State UniversityFollow

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Article

Publication Date

5-11-2010

Abstract

In recent years, there have been several reports on the formation of I−III−VI₂ nanoparticles through the decomposition of single-source precursors (SSPs) using thermolysis,(1-7) photolysis,(8) and microwave irradiation.(9, 10) Uses of SSPs in preparation of nanomaterials present distinct advantages such as precise control in reaction conditions and stoichiometry as SSPs contain all necessary elements in a single molecule. Despite the obvious advantages of SSPs, to the best of our knowledge, no studies have been conducted using combinations of SSPs to form quaternary or multinary chalcopyrite nanoparticles.

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Punnoose, Alex. (2010). "Controlled Stoichiometry for Quaternary CuIn_xGa_1−xS₂ Chalcopyrite Nanoparticles from Single-Source Precursors via Microwave Irradiation". Chemistry of Materials, 22(9), 2699-2701. http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/cm100456t