Nanomaterials via Single-Source Precursors

Synthesis, Processing and Applications

1st Edition - February 19, 2022
Editors: Allen W. Apblett, Andrew R. Barron, Aloysius F. Hepp
Language: English
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Nanomaterials via Single-Source Precursors: Synthesis, Processing and Applications presents recent results and overviews of synthesis, processing, characterization and applications of advanced materials for energy, electronics, biomedicine, sensors and aerospace. A variety of processing methods (vapor, liquid and solid-state) are covered, along with materials, including metals, oxides, semiconductor, sulfides, selenides, nitrides, and carbon-based materials. Production of quantum dots, nanoparticles, thin films and composites are described by a collection of international experts. Given the ability to customize the phase, morphology, and properties of target materials, this “rational approach” to synthesis and processing is a disruptive technology for electronic, energy, structural and biomedical (nano)materials and devices.

The use of single-source chemical precursors for materials processing technology allows for intimate elemental mixing and hence production of complex materials at temperatures well below traditional physical methods and those involving direct combination of elements. The use of lower temperatures enables thin-film deposition on lightweight polymer substrates and reduces damage to complex devices structures such as used in power, electronics and sensors.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Section I: Synthetic, structural, and theoretical studies of single-source precursors
Chapter 1: Precursor design and impact of structure on the fabrication of materials
Abstract
1.1: Introduction
1.2: Precursors toward oxide materials
1.3: Precursors toward heavier chalcogenide (S, Se, Te) materials
1.4: Summary and outlook
Acknowledgments
References
Further reading
Chapter 2: Structural studies of main group organometallic single-source precursors for MOCVD
Abstract
2.1: Introduction
2.2: Scope and organization of review
2.3: Main group metal bonding environments in SSPs
2.4: Precursors for II–VI materials
2.5: Precursors for III–V materials
2.6: Precursors for III–VI materials
2.7: Precursors for IV–VI materials
2.8: Precursors for V–VI materials
2.9: Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: Dithiocarbamate complexes containing the pyrrole moiety for synthesis of sulfides
Abstract
Acknowledgment
3.1: Introduction
3.2: Preparation of single-source precursors
3.3: Metal sulfides from dithiocarbamate complexes containing pyrrole moiety
3.4: Application of metal sulfides for the photodegradation of dyes
3.5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 4: Theoretical studies of gas-phase decomposition of single-source precursors
Abstract
Acknowledgment
4.1: Introduction
4.2: Theoretical and computational chemistry
4.3: Computational methodologies
4.4: Some recent computational studies on single-source precursors
4.5: Conclusions and outlook
References
Section II: Processing of single-source precursors into materials
Chapter 5: Semiconductor clusters and their use as precursors to nanomaterials
Abstract
5.1: Introduction
5.2: Synthesis and structure of clusters
5.3: Surface chemistry of clusters: Models for larger quantum dots
5.4: Cation exchange studies to vary composition
5.5: Mechanisms of conversion
5.6: Conclusions and outlook
References
Chapter 6: Chalcogenoethers as convenient synthons for low-temperature solution-phase synthesis of metal chalcogenide nanocrystals
Abstract
6.1: Introduction
6.2: Silylated chalcogenoethers as facile chalcogenide-transfer reagents
6.3: Divergent reactivity of nonsilylated chalcogenoethers towards metal reagents
6.4: Conclusions and future outlook
References
Chapter 7: Synthesis of lanthanide chalcogenide nanoparticles
Abstract
7.1: Introduction
7.2: Lanthanide monochalcogenides: EuX
7.3: Lanthanide dichalcogenide nanomaterials: LnX2
7.4: Lanthanide oxychalcogenide materials
7.5: Conclusions
References
Chapter 8: Organometallic single-source precursors to zinc oxide-based nanomaterials
Abstract
Acknowledgment
8.1: Introduction
8.2: Reactivity of organozinc compounds
8.3: Organometallic single-source precursors for the preparation of zinc oxide nanostructures
8.4: Mixed-metal alkoxides as organometallic single-source precursors
8.5: Conclusions and final remarks
References
Chapter 9: Nickel chalcogenide thin films and nanoparticles from molecular single-source precursors
Abstract
Acknowledgments
9.1: Introduction
9.2: Xanthate complexes
9.3: Dichalcogenocarbamate complexes
9.4: Dichalcogenoimidophosphinate complexes
9.5: Chalcogenourea complexes
9.6: Dichalcogenophosphinate complexes
9.7: Dichalcogenophosphate complexes
9.8: Chalcogenocarboxylate complexes
9.9: Conclusions
Appendix A: Useful information on relevant NixEy (E = S, Se, Te) phases
Appendix B: SSP processing, properties and applications of NiO thin films
References
Section III: Single-source precursor-derived materials for energy conversion and catalysis
Chapter 10: Group 15/16 single-source precursors for energy materials
Abstract
Acknowledgment
10.1: Introduction
10.2: Synthesis and structures of group 15/16 single-source precursors
10.3: Applications of group 15/16 single-source precursors in material synthesis
10.4: Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Single-source precursors for main group metal sulfides and solar cell applications
Abstract
11.1: Introduction
11.2: Synthetic methods
11.3: Precursors
11.4: Solar cell applications
11.5: Conclusion
References
Chapter 12: Fabrication and catalytic applications of first row-transition metal and mixed-metal chalcogenides synthesized from single-source precursors
Abstract
12.1: Introduction
12.2: Synthesis
12.3: Thin film deposition of materials
12.4: Applications of transition metal chalcogenide nanocatalysts derived from single-source precursors
12.5: Conclusions
Acknowledgments
References
Chapter 13: Single-source heterometallic precursors to MOCVD PdCu alloy films for energy and catalysis applications
Abstract
13.1: Introduction
13.2: Design of PdCu single-source precursors
13.3: Thermal properties of PdCu single-source precursors
13.4: PdCu films processing by CVD of PdCu single-source precursors
13.5: PtCu films processing by CVD of PtCu single-source precursors
13.6: Concluding remarks
References
Section IV: Materials from single-source
Chapter 14: Synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbons from single-source precursors by solution plasma
Abstract
Acknowledgment
14.1: Introduction
14.2: Solution plasma science and technology
14.3: Synthesis of carbon materials by solution plasma
14.4: Current applications of nitrogen-doped carbons as oxygen reduction catalysts
14.5: Future prospects and conclusions
References
Chapter 15: Zinc acetate amine complexes: Single-source precursors to zinc oxide films and nanoparticles; the influence of amines on photocatalysis
Abstract
Acknowledgments
15.1: Introduction
15.2: Zinc acetate complexes as suitable single-source precursors
15.3: Use of single-source precursors for film deposition
15.4: Synthesis and characterization of zinc oxide powders
15.5: Photocatalytic activity of zinc oxide powders
15.6: Conclusions
References
Chapter 16: Coinage metal chalcogenides via single-source precursors
Abstract
16.1: Introduction
16.2: Organochalcogen compounds: Building blocks for single-source precursors
16.3: Copper chalcogenides
16.4: Silver chalcogenides
16.5: Gold chalcogenides
16.6: Ternary metal chalcogenides
16.7: Chemical vapor-deposited metal chalcogenides using single-source precursors
16.8: Applications of coinage metal chalcogenides
16.9: Conclusion
References
Chapter 17: Commercialization of single-source precursors: Applications, intellectual property, and technology transfer
Abstract
Acknowledgments
17.1: Introduction
17.2: Overview of applications for single-source precursor-processed materials
17.3: Single-source precursor-processed materials for energy and electronics
17.4: Commercial and technology transfer considerations
17.5: Conclusions
References
Index

Allen W. Apblett

Prof. Allen Apblett is professor of chemistry at Oklahoma State University. He is a Fellow of the American Chemical Society, the American Ceramic Society, and the National Academy of Inventors. He is also an Izaac Walton Killam Fellow. Among the awards that he has received are: 2018 Rankin Award, 2014 Oklahoma Chemist of the Year, Project Kaleidoscope’s Faculty for the 21st Century selectee, Oklahoma State University Faculty Entrepreneur of the Year, and the Governor General of Canada’s Medal. Prof. Apblett's research is the application of inorganic materials chemistry to the multitude of problems that are faced by industry today: improved methods of extracting minerals and recycling waste materials, the direct "one-pot" conversion of minerals to useful commodity chemicals and polymers, new catalytic processes, pollution prevention and remediation and novel processing techniques and products, including utilization of single-source precursors. Allen has over 150 refereed publications, eight patents and one edited book.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Chemistry, Oklahoma State University, USA

Andrew R. Barron

Professor Andrew R. Barron is the Charles W. Duncan, Jr. - Welch Chair of Chemistry and Professor of Materials Science at Rice University; he is also Sêr Cymru Chair of Low Carbon Energy and Environment at Swansea University. Prof. Barron’s research is currently aimed at the development of rational molecular design for materials synthesis, emphasizing the leap from synthesis to application of nano-based materials. He was educated at Imperial College (London) and has held posts at the University Texas at Austin and Harvard. Professor Barron is the author of over 400 publications, 20 Patents, 5 books, and is the recipient of numerous awards including: the Hümboldt Senior Scientist Research Award, the Corday Morgan Medal, the Meldola Medal, and the first Welch Foundation Norman Hackerman Award. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry; in 2009 he was appointed as the Prince of Wales Visiting Innovator. In 2011 he won the Houston Technology Center's Lifetime Achievement Award in Nanotechnology and the World Technology Award for Materials.

Affiliations and expertise

Professor of Materials Science at Rice University

Aloysius F. Hepp

Aloysius F. Hepp is Chief Technologist at Nanotech Innovations and an independent consultant based in Cleveland, Ohio. He earned a PhD in Inorganic Photochemistry in 1983 from MIT and retired in December 2016 from the Photovoltaic & Electrochemical Systems Branch of the NASA Glenn Research Center (Cleveland). He was a visiting fellow at Harvard University from 1992–3. He was awarded the NASA Exceptional Achievement medal in 1997. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Albany and Cleveland State University. Dr. Hepp has co-authored nearly 200 publications (including six patents) focused on processing of thin film and nanomaterials for I–III–VI solar cells, Li-ion batteries, integrated power devices and flight experiments, and precursors and spray pyrolysis deposition of sulfides and carbon nanotubes. He has co-edited twelve books on advanced materials processing, energy conversion and electronics, biomimicry, and aerospace technologies. He is Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Materials Science in Semiconductor Processing (MSSP) and is currently the chair of the International Advisory Board of MSSP, as well as serving on the Editorial Advisory Boards of Mater. Sci. and Engin. B and Heliyon. He has recently been appointed as Series Editor for the Vacuum and Thin-Film Deposition Technologies series and the Aerospace Fundamentals, Applications, and Exploration series.

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