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Growth of CdS nanoparticles by chemical method and its characterization

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In the present work a simple chemical reduction method is followed to grow CdS nanoparticles at room temperature. The grown sample is ultrasonicated in acetone. The dispersed sample is characterized using electron diffraction technique. Simultaneously optical absorption of this sample is studied in the range of 400–700 nm. The photoluminescence spectrum of the sample is also studied. Results show the formation of nanoparticles. Hence an increase in band gap compared to bulk CdS and the as-prepared CdS nanoparticles have surface sulphur vacancies.

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Bhattacharya, R., Saha, S. Growth of CdS nanoparticles by chemical method and its characterization. Pramana - J Phys 71, 187–192 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-008-0152-7

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