Study and Preparation of Pure-Phase Cu2ZnSnS4 Nanocrystals by Solvothermal Method

The as-prepared high-quality Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals were prepared by solvothermal method. The influence of the reaction temperature, growth time and mixed solvent on the structural and composition of the Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals was investigated. XRD result shows the percentage of ethylenediamine in the mixed solvent have an important influence in the synthesis process of pure-phase Cu2ZnSnS4 nanocrystals. EDS result proves the particles belong to Cu rich and Zn poor composition.