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Synthesis of II-VI Semiconductor Nanocrystals

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Handbook of II-VI Semiconductor-Based Sensors and Radiation Detectors

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This chapter discusses the main methods used for the synthesis of nanocrystallites of II-VI compounds. These methods include co-precipitation method, mechanochemical method, hydrothermal and solvothermal techniques, sol–gel processing, sonochemical method, microemulsion technique, microwave‑assisted method, hot-injection and one-step colloidal methods, photochemical synthesis, and green synthesis. The mechanisms and main regularities observed during the synthesis of II-VI compounds by the indicated methods are described. Examples are given that describe the main steps in the synthesis of nanoparticles. The effect of precursors, solvents, surfactants, capping agents, and synthesis conditions on the parameters of synthesized nanoparticles is analyzed. The advantages and disadvantages of these methods are also considered.

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