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Synthesis of PbSe nanostructures with different size and morphology and their electrochemical properties

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Four different mediums have been developed for the synthesis of PbSe nanostructures, with different size and morphology. The particles were obtained in solid state medium with size of only 60 nm on average which are much smaller than those gained in liquid and molten state mediums. The growth mechanisms of these PbSe nanostructures were discussed. Results show that the state of medium have a direct impact on the size of PbSe nanostructures and the alkalinity of environment plays a key part in the formation of PbSe nanocubes. On the other hand, the electrochemical property of two typical nanostructures was studied. In the CV curves, there are four reaction peaks corresponding to oxidation of the PbSe and Pb(OH)2, and the reduction of PbO2 and Pb(OH)2. Otherwise, nanorods with size of only 60 nm have greater structural stability than nanocubes.

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This work has been funded by the Fundamental Research Funds of CUMT (Grant No. 2015XKQK02) and National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51574241).

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    Xiaolan Chen, Ya-Bo Zhu, Zheng Xing, Guoxia Tang & Heliang Fan

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Chen, X., Zhu, YB., Xing, Z. et al. Synthesis of PbSe nanostructures with different size and morphology and their electrochemical properties. J Mater Sci: Mater Electron 27, 1151–1157 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10854-015-3864-8

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