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Schmid P, Bitschnau B, Finšgar M, Letofsky-Papst I, Rattenberger J, Saf R, Uhlig F, Torvisco A. Characterization of Germanium Nanoparticles from Arylgermanium Trihydrides. Chemistry 2024; 30:e202401382. [PMID: 38805349 DOI: 10.1002/chem.202401382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2024] [Revised: 05/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/30/2024]
Abstract
Germanium is a promising basis for nanomaterials due to its low toxicity and valuable optical and electronic properties. However, germanium nanomaterials have seen little research compared to other group 14 elements due to unpredictable chemical behavior and high costs. Here, we report the dehydrocoupling of o-tolylgermanium trihydride to amorphous nanoparticles. The reaction is facilitated through reflux at 162 °C and can be accelerated with an amine base catalyst. Through cleavage of both H2 and toluene, new Ge-Ge bonds form. This results in nanoparticles consisting of crosslinked germanium with o-tolyl termination. The particles are 2-6 nm in size and have masses above approximately 3500 Da. The organic substituents are promising for further functionalization. Combined with strong absorption up to 600 nm and moderate solubility and air stability, there are numerous possibilities for future applications.
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Affiliation(s)
- Philipp Schmid
- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/IV, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/I, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Maribor, Smetanova ulica 17, 2000, Maribor, Slovenia
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- Institute of Electron Microscopy and Nanoanalysis and Center for Electron Microscopy, Graz University of Technology, NAWI Graz, Steyrergasse 17, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Graz Centre for Electron Microscopy (ZFE), Graz University of Technology, Steyrergasse 17, Graz, 8010, Austria
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Materials, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/IV, 8010, Graz, Austria
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- Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9/IV, 8010, Graz, Austria
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Ni C, O'Connor KM, Trach J, Butler C, Rieger B, Veinot JGC. Facile synthesis of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles on germanane, Ge nanoparticles and wafers. NANOSCALE HORIZONS 2023; 8:1217-1225. [PMID: 37401813 DOI: 10.1039/d3nh00178d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/05/2023]
Abstract
The unique solid-solution structure and multi-element compositions of high-entropy alloy nanoparticles (HEA NPs) have garnered substantial attention. Various methods have been developed to prepare a diverse array of HEA NPs using different substrates for support and stabilization. In this study, we present a facile surface-mediated reduction method to prepare HEA NPs (AuAgCuPdPt) decorated germanane (HEA NPs@GeNSs), and employ X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) to characterize their structure, composition, and morphology. Subsequently, we demonstrate that the HEA NPs can be liberated from the surfaces of GeNSs as freestanding systems via straightforward exposure to UV light. We also explore germanium nanoparticles (GeNPs) as an alternative substrate for HEA NP formation/production, given their similarity to germanane and their Ge-H surface. Finally, we extend our investigation to bulk Ge wafers and demonstrate successful deposition of HEA NPs.
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Affiliation(s)
- Chuyi Ni
- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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- WACKER-Chair of Macromolecular Chemistry, Catalysis Research Center, Technical University Munich, Lichtenbergstraße 4, 85748 Garching, Germany
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2G2, Canada.
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Newton KA, Ju Z, Tabatabaei K, Kauzlarich SM. Diorganyl Dichalcogenides as Surface Capping Ligands for Germanium Nanocrystals. Organometallics 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.organomet.9b00749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Kathryn A. Newton
- Department of Chemistry, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, One Shields Avenue, University of California, Davis, California 95616, United States
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