ChemInform Abstract: A Convenient Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Chalcopyrite, CuFeS₂ Using Single‐Source Precursors.

Abstract

A Convenient Synthesis of Nanocrystalline Chalcopyrite, CuFeS 2 Using Single--Source Precursors. -Nanocrystalline CuFeS2 is successfully synthesized from the single-source precursors (III) and (V) by pyrolysis and solvothermal (ethylene glycol) decomposition methods. The samples are characterized by powder XRD, UV/VIS spectroscopy, TEM, and magnetic measurements. CuFeS2 nanoparticles prepared by pyrolysis have rod-like morphology whereas those obtained solvothermally are capped with ethylene glycol, and possess a nearly spherical shape. -(DISALE, S. D.; GARJE*, S. S.; Appl.