Role of carboxylates in the phase determination of metal sulfide nanoparticles
Andrey A. Shults, Guanyu Lu, Joshua D. Caldwell, Janet E. Macdonald
Abstract
At low carboxylate concentrations the sulfur source is highly reactive thiourea, which gives rise to sulfur rich nanoparticles. At high carboxylate concentrations, the sulfur source is the less reactive thiocyanate, resulting in sulfur poor phases.
Topics & Concepts
CovelliteThioureaInorganic chemistrySulfurSulfideChemistryNanoparticleNickelCobaltCopper sulfideCopperMaterials scienceOrganic chemistryChalcopyriteNanotechnologyQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesMetal Extraction and BioleachingIron oxide chemistry and applications