Abstract

In this contribution, we report on the microscopic and spectroscopic characterization of lead chalcogenide nanoparticles. PbSe and PbTe nanoparticles were synthesized by chemical methods, using different molar ratios of Pb, Se, and Te precursors and varying the reaction time. These nanoparticles were characterized by means of transmission electron microscopy and their related techniques: electron diffraction, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS), electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), and aberration corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy (AC-STEM), to obtain information related to their morphology, crystal structure, and composition. They were also characterized by means of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) absorption spectroscopy to assess the functional groups found on the surface of the nanoparticles, depending on the synthesis conditions. The results obtained showed that the synthesized nanoparticles always display a higher concentration of Pb compared to that of the chalcogen. ...

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