Facile synthesis of hexagonal Sb_2Te_3 nanoplates using Ph_2SbTeR (R = Et, Ph) single source precursors

摘要

Two new antimony telluride single source precursors (SSPs), Ph _2SbTeR (R = Et, Ph), have been used to synthesise pure and defect free hexagonal Sb_2Te_3 nanoplates by thermal decomposition in an organic solvent. The chemical composition of the SSPs plays an important role in the formation of antimony telluride nanocrystals.