Review Paper:
Exploring Diverse
Precursors for Metal Sulfide Nanoparticle Synthesis: A Comprehensive Review
Zungu Mlungisi Malusi and Pullabhotla Viswanadha Srirama Rajasekhar
Res. J. Chem. Environ.; Vol. 29(2); 101-110;
doi: https://doi.org/10.25303/292rjce1010110; (2025)
Abstract
Metal complex chalcogenides and metal sulfides have been of interest in the scientific
research world for their tunable chemical, optical and physical properties. A favourable
synthesis method, using a single-source precursor for control purposes and the electrosynthesis
method included for comparison reasons is articulated in this review. The effects
of dithiocarbamates and their role in forming metal-sulfides' morphology are discussed.
Based on the data collected by various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques,
the chemical and physical properties of the metal-sulfides are also discussed. This
review aims to provide an overview of different molecular precursors used in catalysis
to produce metal sulfides with enhanced properties, through various decomposition
methods either in the solution or in the vapour phase.
This review also considers several important factors such as reaction time, surfactants,
precursor concentration and the type of precursor used, which can be manipulated
and can play a significant role in the metal sulfides formed during decomposition.
