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Abstract: Nanocrystals of the semiconducting chalcopyrite CuFeS2 have been synthesized utilizing a facile solution-based method. Depending on the choice of precursors and synthesis conditions, the nanocrystals exhibit either a spherical (∼12 nm) or pyramidal morphology (∼30 nm), with a narrow size distribution. The band gap of the pyramidal nanocrystals is very close to the bulk value, but a larger band gap is obtained for the spherical nanocrystals likely because of size confinement effect. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Abstract: Semiconducting CuIn x Ga1−x Se2 nanocrystals (20–30nm) have been synthesized over the whole composition range using a facile solution-based method. Depending on the synthesis conditions, the nanocrystals exhibit a cubic or spherical morphology with a narrow size distribution. The band gap increases with increasing Ga concentration and the values are close to those observed in the bulk. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Monodisperse CuInS2nanocrystals are produced by injecting mixed metal-oleate precursors into hot organic solvents containing the dissolved sulphur sources. A better understanding of the formation mechanism of CuInS2has enabled us to tailor anisotropic shapes in the form of triangular-pyramid, circular cone, and bullet-like rods with tunable crystal phases by varying the synthetic conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]