Investigation into the viability of N , N -disubstituted- N ′-acylthiourea copper( ii ) precursors for thermal deposition without the use of solvents and the affect precursor geometry has on the deposited composites | Synapse
January 25, 2026Open Access
Investigation into the viability of N , N -disubstituted- N ′-acylthiourea copper( ii ) precursors for thermal deposition without the use of solvents and the affect precursor geometry has on the deposited composites
Key Points
This research aims to explore the thermal deposition viability of N,N-disubstituted N′-acylthiourea copper(II) precursors and their geometric effects on composites.
Developed copper(II) complexes as single-source precursors.
Applied thermal deposition techniques without solvents.
Analyzed the influence of precursor geometry on deposition outcomes.
Identified varying efficacy in deposition based on precursor geometry.
Established that certain geometries lead to improved composite properties.
Abstract
N , N -Disubstituted- N ′-acylthiourea copper( ii ) complexes are a versatile and tuneable platform for single-source precursor development.