L-cysteine-assisted Synthesis of AgInS2 Microspheres

doi:10.3724/SP.J.1077.2011.11207

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Abstract: AgInS₂ microspheres were synthesized via a simple solvothermal route using biomolecule L-cysteine-assisted methods. The L-cysteine both as sulfur source and complexing agent plays an important role in the formation of AgInS₂ microspheres. The morphology, structure, and phase composition of the as-prepared AgInS₂ products were studied through X-ray diffraction, field emission scanning electron microscope, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscope, X-ray photoelectron spectroscope, transmission electron microscope, and high-resolution transmission electron microscope. The Results showed that the as-prepared AgInS₂ microspheres were orthorhombic phase with average diameters of about 2 μm. In addition, the effect of reaction temperature on morphology of the product was investigated, and a possible growth mechanism of the AgInS₂ microspheres was also determined based on electron microscope.

Key words: AgInS₂, L-cysteine, biomolecule, semiconductor

CLC Number:

O611
TB383

LIU Hai-Tao, ZHONG Jia-Song, LIANG Xiao-Juan, ZHANG Jing-Feng, XIANG Wei-Dong. L-cysteine-assisted Synthesis of AgInS₂ Microspheres[J]. Journal of Inorganic Materials, 2011, 26(11): 1221-1226.

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