Time-selective Hydrothermal Synthesis of SnS Nanorods and Nanoparticles by Thiourea Hydrolysis

SnS nanorods and nanoparticles were synthesized by thiourea hydrolysis in an autoclave at 180 °C within a time window of 2 and 8 h, respectively. In the absence of added structure-directing agent, the nanorods formation was attributed to templating characteristic of ammonium ion produced in situ during hydrolysis.