Cu(In(1-x)Ga(x))S2 nanocrystals and films: low-temperature synthesis with size and composition control.

We demonstrate a single-step X-ray irradiation process that yields high-quality Cu(In1-xGax)S2 nanocrystals in colloidal solutions, with complete control of size and composition. Thin films produced by drop-casting exhibit high-quality photoresponse, confirming that our process is suitable for microelectronics applications.

Fabrication of single crystal CuGaS2 nanorods by X-ray irradiation.

CuGaS(2) nanorods were synthesized by irradiating the precursor solution with intense X-rays. The products are single crystal nanorods with preferential [220] growth and a uniform size distribution. We also report on the photoresponse of drop-cast films of these nanorods.