Solid precursors are used in various synthesis methods, including:
1. Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): In this method, solid precursors are vaporized and then deposited onto a substrate to form thin films or other nanostructures. 2. Sol-Gel Process: This involves dissolving the solid precursor in a solvent to form a colloidal solution, which then undergoes gelation to form a solid network. 3. Mechanical Milling: Solid precursors are ground into nanometer-sized particles using high-energy ball mills. 4. Thermal Decomposition: Solid precursors are decomposed at high temperatures to form nanomaterials.
