High-yield synthesis of single-crystalline antimony telluride hexagonal nanoplates using a solvothermal approach

J Am Chem Soc. 2005 Oct 12;127(40):13792-3. doi: 10.1021/ja054861p.

Abstract

We report a high-yield synthesis of single-crystal hexagonal Sb2Te3 nanoplates using a solvothermal approach. The experimental results show that the concentration of capping agent CTAB played a key role in the formation of nanoplates. This new nanostructure may provide opportunity for the exploration of novel thermoelectric properties and have potential applications in thermoelectric nanodevices.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Alloys / chemical synthesis*
  • Antimony / chemistry
  • Crystallization
  • Nanotechnology / methods*
  • Particle Size
  • Solvents / chemistry
  • Tellurium / chemistry
  • Temperature*

Substances

  • Alloys
  • Solvents
  • Antimony
  • Tellurium