Rapid synthesis and size control of CuInS2 semi-conductor nanoparticles using microwave irradiation

Journal Article · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EDT 2008 · Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 10(4):633-641

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/s11051-007-9294-7· OSTI ID:934629

Gardner, Joseph S; Shurdha, Endrit; Wang, Chong M; Lau, Lisa D; Rodriguez, Rene G; Pak, Joshua J

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. The synergistic effect of varying thiol capping ligand concentrations as well as reaction temperatures and times resulted in fine control of nanoparticle growth in the 3–5 nm size range. 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.

• Research Organization: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), Richland, WA (US), Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76RL01830
• OSTI ID: 934629
• Report Number(s): PNNL-SA-57224; 24819; KP1504020
• Journal Information: Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 10(4):633-641, Journal Name: Journal of Nanoparticle Research, 10(4):633-641 Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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