In2S3 nanoribbons formation mechanism probed by time resolved SAXS / WAXS

The aim of this proposal is to unravel the growth kinetics of non-toxic colloidal semi-conducting nanoplatelets, a material of current relevance for various fundamental and applicative standpoints using time-resolved small/wide angle X-ray scattering. Building on our expertise both in the synthesis of indium sulfide nanoplatelets using colloidal chemistry and in time-resolved synchrotron experiments, we will focus on the effect of water on the anisotropic growth of In2S3 nano-ribbons and discover mechanistic pathways which control lateral extension of these 2D materials. This will advance our understanding of nanoparticle synthesis in general by setting up design rules. The long-term objective is to enable the predictive synthesis of complex 2 dimensional nanomaterials with complex shapes and curvature.