Properties and characterization of Cu3SbS3 nanowires synthesized by solvothermal route

Cu3SbS3 nanowires were successfully obtained through mild solvothermal routes at 150, 160 and 170 °C for 24 h, based on reactions between CuCl, SbCl3 and elemental sulfur in ethylenediamine. The phase, morphology and purity of products have been investigated using X-ray diffraction, transmission electron microscope and X-ray photoelectron spectra methods, respectively. Ethylenediamine played an important role in the formation of the ternary sulfides. A mechanism is proposed to explain the chemical reactions.