Study and Preparation of Pure-Phase Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Nanocrystals by Solvothermal Method

Abstract:

The as-prepared high-quality Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals were prepared by solvothermal method. The influence of the reaction temperature, growth time and mixed solvent on the structural and composition of the Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals was investigated. XRD result shows the percentage of ethylenediamine in the mixed solvent have an important influence in the synthesis process of pure-phase Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals. EDS result proves the particles belong to Cu rich and Zn poor composition.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 271-272)
• Pages: 8-11
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.271-272.8
• Online since: December 2012
• Authors: Jie Li, Wei Guang Yang, Wei Min Shi, Ji Rong Li, Lin Jun Wang
• Keywords: Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Nanocrystals, Ehylenediamine, Ethylene Alcohol, Solvothermal

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