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Simplistic approach for in situ generation of ZnS quantum dots in polyphenylene sulphide matrix via chalcogen enriched solid–solid reaction technique
Author(s) -
Rumale Narendra,
Arbuj Sudhir,
Umarji Govind,
Shinde Manish,
Mulik Uttam,
Pokle Anuj,
Amalnerkar Dinesh
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
physica status solidi (a)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.532
H-Index - 104
eISSN - 1862-6319
pISSN - 1862-6300
DOI - 10.1002/pssa.201228398
Subject(s) - quantum dot , nanocrystalline material , nanocrystal , high resolution transmission electron microscopy , chalcogen , materials science , zinc sulfide , matrix (chemical analysis) , in situ , solid solution , zinc , chemical engineering , polymer , nanotechnology , chemistry , crystallography , transmission electron microscopy , composite material , organic chemistry , metallurgy , engineering
Abstract Herein, we report in situ synthesis of zinc sulphide (ZnS) quantum dots in polyphenylene sulphide (PPS) matrix employing facile solid–solid reaction. The resultant product reveals formation of cubic nanocrystalline zinc sulphide structure. The HRTEM confirms the formation of zinc sulphide quantum dots (size ∼ 3–4 nm) embedded in the polymer matrix.Scheme: ZnS QDs by enriched solid–solid reaction in polymer matrix.