Ternary ACd₄P₃ (A = Na, K) Nanostructures via a Hydride Solution-Phase Route.

ABSTRACT: Complex pnictides such as I-II₄-V₃ compounds (I = alkali metal; II = divalent transition metal; V = pnictide element) display rich structural chemistry and interesting optoelectronic properties, but can be challenging to synthesize using traditional high-temperature solid-state synthesis. Soft chemistry methods can offer control over particle size, morphology, and properties. However, the synthesis of multinary pnictides from solution remains underdeveloped. Here, we report the colloidal hot-injection synthesis of ACd₄P₃ (A = Na, K) nanostructures from their alkali metal hydrides (AH). Control studies indicate that NaCd₄P₃ forms from monometallic Cd⁰ seeds and not from binary Cd₃P₂ nanocrysta

SUBMITTER: Medina-Gonzalez AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9888649 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature