Colloidal synthesis of CuGaS x Se 2 − x nanoribbons mediated by Cu 1.75 (SSe) nanocrystals as catalysts

Solution–Liquid–Solid Synthesis, Properties, and Applications of One-Dimensional Colloidal Semiconductor Nanorods and Nanowires

“…More significantly, the catalyst nanoparticles themselves could simultaneously serve as reactants under optimized conditions, enabling the growth of ternary or even quaternary nanowires that are otherwise difficult to grow by the SLS approach. For example, nanowires or nanoribbons of CuInS 2 , AgInZn 7 S 9 , Zn x Cd 1– x S, and CuGaS x Se 2– x were successfully synthesized by the SSS mechanism.…”

2D hexagonal CuGaSe2 nanosheets by a microwave assisted synthesis method: photoresponse and optical study for optoelectronic applications

“…65 A fast ionic conductor acting CuGaS x Se 2− x catalyst demonstrates high crystallinity and produces an I p in the nA range. 66 2D CGS nanosheets, successfully synthesized through a solid-state reaction, show a band edge of 600–700 nm, exhibit a sensitive response to the UV-visible spectrum, and produce an I p in the nA range, while FETs based on this CGS display p-type conductivity and potential for nano-optoelectronic devices. 67 Lastly, a microwave-assisted CGS/PCBM composite film offers excellent reproducibility in photovoltaic applications with I p in the μA range and a band edge of 650–750 nm.…”

Mechanism of morphology variations in colloidal CuGaS2 nanorods

“…27 As an example, tapering has been observed in the CuInS 2 system, 28,29 and kinking has been observed in several other systems which are thought to employ solid catalyst particles. 30,31 These reports indicate that kinking and tapering are not unique to the Cu 2-X S/CuGaS 2 system. Hence, addressing how kinks and tapering arise may lead to the understanding necessary to achieve uniformity in shape and size of a wide range of materials synthesized through Cu 2-X S seedmediated routes.…”