“…Currently, successful synthesis of PbS nanoparticles has utilized three different strategies: physical, chemical or biological approaches 4 , 11 , 12 . Generally, metallic Pb 13 , PbO 14 , 15 , PbNO 3 5 and (CH 3 COO) 2 Pb 16 can act as the lead sources to synthesize PbS nanoparticles, while the sulfur sources can be provided by H 2 S 13 , Na 2 S 15 , Na 2 S 2 O 3 16 , cysteine 17 , thiourea 5 and (TMS) 2 S 14 . The physical and chemical approaches towards PbS nanoparticle production are superior in production rate and capacity 16 , 18 , 19 .…”