Initial Stages in the Formation of Cu2 ZnSn(S,Se)4 Nanoparticles

Bo Hou, David Benito-Alifonso, Nessrin Kattan, David Cherns, M. Carmen Galan, David J. Fermin*

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Abstract

In the beginning: Intermediate species generated in the synthesis of Cu2 ZnSn(S,Se)4 nanoparticles in oleylamine have been identified. The solvent plays a central role in the reaction mechanism, determining the composition of the nanostructures.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)15847-15851
Number of pages5
JournalChemistry - A European Journal
Volume19
Issue number47
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 18 Nov 2013

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Copyright © 2013 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.

Keywords

  • beta-elimination
  • elementary composition
  • kesterite
  • nanoparticles
  • thin films
  • FILM SOLAR-CELLS
  • PHOSPHINE-FREE SYNTHESIS
  • QUATERNARY CHALCOGENIDE NANOCRYSTALS
  • CU2ZNSN(S1-XSEX)(4) NANOCRYSTALS
  • CU2ZNSNS4 NANOCRYSTALS
  • SELENIDE NANOCRYSTALS
  • CDSE NANOCRYSTALS
  • PHOTOVOLTAICS
  • TEMPERATURE
  • MECHANISMS

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