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Journal Article 
Interfacial synthesis of pyramidal lead sulfide crystallites with high energy {3 3 1} facets 
Thomas, PJ; Fan, D; O'Brien, P 
2011 
Yes 
Journal of Colloid and Interface Science
ISSN: 0021-9797
EISSN: 1095-7103 
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE 
SAN DIEGO 
354 
1 
210-218 
21055765 
WOS:000286121700030 
Single crystals of PbS in the form pyramids with a high proportion of high energy {3 3 1} faces are obtained by the use of a novel reaction technique at the interface of water and toluene. The pyramids spontaneously form a monolayer spread across the entire water-toluene interface. The influence of deposition parameters such as temperature, solution concentration, reaction time on the nature and properties of interfacial films are studied. In addition, the effect of solvo-static parameters such as column height and interfacial area are investigated. The obtained films are characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and high resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). (C) 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. 
Deposition at liquid-liquid interfaces; PbS nanostructures; PbS pyramids; Oil-water interface; High energy faces; Deposition of PbS; Solution deposition