"This thesis reports a solution-based method to synthesize colloidal InN nanomaterials where InBr3 and oleylamide were employed as indium and nitrogen precursors, respectively, and its possible mechanism. Characterizations by X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, Transmission electron microscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and Near infrared-visible absorption support this method as a convincing advancement toward high quality zinc-blende InN nanoparticles. Nuclear magnetic resonance and Gas chromatography were used to qualify the byproducts of this approach. A possible reaction mechanism is also proposed here: (1) NH2 - intermediate is produced as a result of the formation of the secondary imine. (2) NH2 - intermediate reacts with In3+ to form a complex which easily decomposes to produce (InN)n clusters. (3) In(0) nanoparticles produced by reduction of In3+ by H-catalyzed the formation of zinc-blende InN with high crystallinity."--Page ii.
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