Research Article

Size Controlled Synthesis of Germanium Nanocrystals: Effect of Ge Precursor and Hydride Reducing Agent

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TEM images of Ge NCs prepared by the reduction of GeBr4 by (a) LiAlH4, (b) Li (C2H5)3BH, (c) LiBH4, and (d) Li[CH(CH3) CH2CH3]3BH. Inset: size histograms of the Ge NCs.
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