Synthesis of Copious Amounts of SnS₂ and SnS₂/SnS Nanotubes with Ordered Superstructures

Abstract

Roll 'em up, move 'em out: The growth of SnS2 and SnS2/SnS nanotubes and nanoscrolls with ordered superstructures is promoted by the relaxation of stress between adjacent SnS2 and SnS layers. Partial decomposition of the SnS2 precursor to more sulfur-deficient SnS was manifested in the exfoliation of layers and scrolling. The presence of the two main structures (see picture) was confirmed by HRTEM and Raman spectroscopy. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.