Solution–solid–solid growth of metastable wurtzite γ-MnS nanowires with controlled length†
Abstract
High quality metastable wurtzite γ-MnS nanowires were synthesized via solution–solid–solid (SSS) growth in a mixed solvent of 1-dodecylamine and 1-dodecanethiol at a specified volume ratio. The length of the γ-MnS nanowires can be conveniently and well controlled by adjusting the amount ratio of [(C4H9)2NCS2]2Mn precursors to Ag2S catalysts. The results suggest the great potential of the SSS growth in the synthesis of high quality metastable chalcogenide nanowires.