Very narrow In2S3 nanorods and nanowires from a single source precursor

Ultra-thin (<1.0 nm) nanorods or nanowires of β-In2S3were synthesized from the thermolysis of the indium(III) complex of 1,1,5,5-tetra-iso-propyl-2-thiobiuret in hot oleylamine.

► β-In2S3 nanorods or nanowires were prepared from indium thiobiuret complex.
► TEM showed that the nanorods/nanowires are very thin (<1.0 nm).
► Morphology (rods/wires) can be controlled by altering the growth temperature.