Synthesis of hexadecylamine capped CdS nanoparticles using heterocyclic cadmium dithiocarbamates as single source precursors

Heterocyclic cadmium dithiocarbamates, [Cd(S2CNC5H10)2] and [Cd(S2CNC9H10)2] were synthesized. The complexes were thermolysed in hexadecylamine (HDA) to give HDA capped CdS nanoparticles. A combination of close to spherical, rod, bipods and tripods was obtained by varying the reaction parameters such as precursor concentration and temperature. The optical properties and X-ray diffraction studies of the particles are also reported.

Graphical abstractHeterocyclic cadmium dithiocarbamates, [Cd(S2CNC5H10)2] and [Cd(S2CNC9H10)2] were synthesized. The complexes were thermolysed in hexadecylamine (HDA) to give HDA capped CdS nanoparticles. A combination of close to spherical, rod, bipods and tripods was obtained by varying the reaction parameters such as precursor concentration and temperature. The optical properties and X-ray diffraction studies of the particles are also reported.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide