Controllable synthesis, characterization and photoluminescence properties of morphology-tunable CdS nanomaterials generated in thermal evaporation processes

► The approach is low-cost and the generation of product is highly reproducible. ► In the VLS processes, the content of Cd has a crucial effect on CdS nanomaterials. ► The CdS nanomaterials can be utilized in the industry of optoelectronic nanodevices. ► CdS nanomaterials obtained by regulating CdS to Cd ratio have never been reported.