| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1490090 | Materials Research Bulletin | 2012 | 5 Pages |
Peony-like lead sulfide films were in situ fabricated on flexible lead foils for the first time. When only ethylenediamine was used as solvent, peony-like lead sulfide crystals were synthesized uniformly on a large scale. By changing the volume ratio of ethylenediamine to ethanol, lead sulfide films with cube-, rod- and flower-like morphologies were also obtained. Detail study indicated that ethylenediamine played a key role in the formation of the peony-like PbS films. The peony-like films with three-dimensional microstructures exhibited superior absorbance properties and might have potential applications in solar cells.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Lead sulfide films were obtained by a simple solvothermal method. ► The films were in situ synthesized on a large scale on flexible lead foils. ► The surface morphology of the films was peony-like.
