Investigations of CdS and Ag-CdS nanoparticles by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
| Title | Investigations of CdS and Ag-CdS nanoparticles by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2010 |
| Authors | Thakur, P, Joshi, SS, Patil, KR |
| Journal | Applied Surface Science |
| Volume | 257 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pagination | 1390-1394 |
| Date Published | DEC |
| ISSN | 0169-4332 |
| Keywords | Ag-CdS, CdS, Cysteine, XPS |
| Abstract | In the present report, CdS and Ag-CdS nanoparticles were synthesized using cysteine as a capping agent. Surface properties CdS and Ag-CdS nanoparticles were studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). XPS study of CdS nanoparticles was carried out as a function of pH and for a refluxed sample at pH 11.2. Effect of dopant concentration on surface properties of Ag-CdS nanoparticles was also studied for as prepared samples as well as for annealed sample at 2% doping. Effect of pH, dopant concentration, and effect of particle size on different sulfur species present in the system was studied. Features of Cd 3d, S 2p and Ag 3d core level have been discussed in detail. (C) 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.apsusc.2010.08.035 |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 1.793 |
Divison category:
Physical and Materials Chemistry