Research Article

A Large-Scale Synthesis and Characterization of Quaternary CuInxGa1xS2 Chalcopyrite Nanoparticles via Microwave Batch Reactions

Table 2

Composition (from ICP-OES analysis) of soluble nanoparticles prepared at 160, 180, or 200°C.

EntryTemp. (°C)Cu%In%Ga%In+GaIn/In+GaGa/In+GaMRW (%)

1116018.7313.003.6916.690.780.2234.6
1218019.8112.615.9518.560.680.3230.1
1320020.4811.577.3818.940.610.3928.4