The in situ synthesis of PbS nanocrystals from lead(II) n -octylxanthate within a 1,3-diisopropenylbenzene–bisphenol A dimethacrylate sulfur copolymer

Author:

McNaughter P. D.1ORCID,Bear J. C.2,Mayes A. G.3,Parkin I. P.2,O'Brien P.14

Affiliation:

1. School of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK

2. Materials Chemistry Centre, Department of Chemistry, University College London, 20 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AJ, UK

3. School of Chemistry, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7TJ, UK

4. School of Materials, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK

Abstract

The synthesis of lead sulfide nanocrystals within a solution processable sulfur ‘inverse vulcanization’ polymer thin film matrix was achieved from the in situ thermal decomposition of lead(II) n -octylxanthate, [Pb(S 2 COOct) 2 ]. The growth of nanocrystals within polymer thin films from single-source precursors offers a faster route to networks of nanocrystals within polymers when compared with ex situ routes. The ‘inverse vulcanization’ sulfur polymer described herein contains a hybrid linker system which demonstrates high solubility in organic solvents, allowing solution processing of the sulfur-based polymer, ideal for the formation of thin films. The process of nanocrystal synthesis within sulfur films was optimized by observing nanocrystal formation by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Examination of the film morphology by scanning electron microscopy showed that beyond a certain precursor concentration the nanocrystals formed were not only within the film but also on the surface suggesting a loading limit within the polymer. We envisage this material could be used as the basis of a new generation of materials where solution processed sulfur polymers act as an alternative to traditional polymers.

Funder

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Publisher

The Royal Society

Subject

Multidisciplinary

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