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Title: Synthetic Development of Low Dimensional Materials

Journal Article · · Chemistry of Materials
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  1. Ames Lab. and Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States). Dept. of Chemistry
  2. Iowa State Univ., Ames, IA (United States). Dept. of Chemistry

Here, in this invited paper, we highlight some of our most recent work on the synthesis of low dimensional nanomaterials. Current graduate students and members of our group present four specific case systems: Nowotny-Juza phases, nickel phosphides, germanium-based core/shells, and organolead mixed-halide perovskites. Each system is accompanied by commentary from the student involved, which explains our motivation behind our work, as well as by a protocol detailing the key experimental considerations involved in their synthesis. We trust these and similar efforts by others and us will help further advance our understanding of the broader field of synthetic nanomaterials chemistry, while, at the same time, highlighting how important this area is to the development of new materials for technologically relevant applications.

Research Organization:
Ames Lab., Ames, IA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES); National Science Foundation (NSF)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-07CH11358; 1253058
OSTI ID:
1342930
Report Number(s):
IS-J-9037; TRN: US1701289
Journal Information:
Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 29, Issue 1; ISSN 0897-4756
Publisher:
American Chemical Society (ACS)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 17 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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