Facile thermolysis synthesis of CuInS2nanocrystals with tunable anisotropic shape and structureElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Experimental details, Fig. SI1 and SI2. See DOI: 10.1039/c1cc13314d.

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]