Synthesis, characterization, and photoluminescence properties of HgSe nanoparticles using a novel mercury precursor by the sonochemical method

چکیده مقاله

In this paper, we report the synthesis and characterization of novel mercury selenide (HgSe) nanoparticles by sonochemical method. The HgSe nanoparticles have been prepared using [N,N0-bis(salicylaldehydo)ethylenediamine] mercury(II), [Hg(salen)] complex, as a novel precursor. The effects of the different capping agents, such as sodium dodecyl-benzene-sulfonate, polyethylene glycol, and polyvinyl pyrrolidone on the particle size and morphology of the samples have been investigated. The effect of different parameters, such as: temperature, power of irradiation, and reducing agent were also examined. These nanoparticles were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, photoluminescence, X-ray energy dispersive spectroscopy, and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.