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Shape and size controlled synthesis of CuInS2 particles in polyalcohol system used as “printable ink” for thin films

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Chalcopyrite semiconductor CuInS2 (CIS) particles are synthesized using a simple method and low-cost solvent. Two kinds of agents are used to adjust and control the sizes and shapes of the particles. The phases, morphologies and grown processes of the products are studied. The results show that the sizes and shapes of the CIS particles can be adjusted and controlled. Furthermore, CIS thin films are fabricated using these two kinds of particles. The thin films appear different morphologies and qualities via different kinds of particles, indicating the importance of controlling the shape and size of the precursor particles.

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This work is supported by National Basic Research Program of China (973 Program) (No. 2007CB613403), the Innovation Team Project of Zhejiang Province (2009R50005), the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities.

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  1. State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, 310027, People’s Republic of China

    Xia Sheng, Lei Wang & Deren Yang

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Sheng, X., Wang, L. & Yang, D. Shape and size controlled synthesis of CuInS2 particles in polyalcohol system used as “printable ink” for thin films. J Sol-Gel Sci Technol 62, 87–91 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10971-012-2689-7

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