TaS₂ Nanoplatelets Produced by Laser Ablation

Author

K. Y. Chick
Manashi Nath, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyFollow
B. A. Parkinson

Abstract

Tantalum disulfide (TaS₂) nanoplatelets were produced by laser ablation of a TaS₂ target under an argon atmosphere. The nanoplatelet dimensions and morphology were characterized by transmission electron microscopy and x-ray diffraction. The effect of the ablation laser power density on the size distribution of the nanoplatelets was studied. The TaS₂ nanoplatelets were prone to oxidation upon exposure to air but could be stabilized by using 3-mercaptopropionic acid as the capping agent.

Recommended Citation

K. Y. Chick et al., "TaS₂ Nanoplatelets Produced by Laser Ablation," Journal of Materials Research, vol. 21, no. 5, pp. 1243 - 1247, Materials Research Society (MRS), May 2006.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1557/jmr.2006.0148

Department(s)

Chemistry

Keywords and Phrases

Laser Ablation; Morphology; Oxidation; Particle Size Analysis; Transmission Electron Microscopy; X Ray Diffraction Analysis; Laser Power Density; Nanoplatelet Dimensions; Nanoplatelets; Tantalum Disulfide; Tantalum Compounds

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0884-2914

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2006 Materials Research Society (MRS), All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 May 2006