A method of synthesising nitride nanocrystals using organometallics

摘要

A method of producing nitride nanoparticles comprises reacting at least one organometallic compound, for example an alkyl metal such as diethyl zinc, with at least one source of nitrogen such as an amine. The reaction may involve one or more liquid phase organometallic compounds, or may involve one or more liquid phase organometallic compounds dissolved in a solvent or solvent mixture. The reaction constituents may be heated to a desired reaction temperature (for example in the range 40°C to 300°C). The nanoparticles produced may comprise zinc nitride and be light emissive nano crystals.