Stoichiometry-controlled FeP nanoparticles synthesized from a single source precursor

Abstract

Phase-pure FeP nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesized through low temperature thermolysis of the single source precursor [(CO)4Fe(PH3)]. Examination of the mechanism demonstrates the central role of the labile CO ligands and the weak P–H bonds to yield stoichiometry controlled FeP materials. © 2013 The Royal Society of Chemistry.