title: Simplifying the growth of hybrid single-crystals by using nanoparticle precursors: the case of AgI.
abstract: We report the synthesis of a series of AAg(m)I(n) single-crystals within 24 h, at room temperature, utilizing AgI nanoparticles (NPs) as the precursor. The AgI NPs impart high reactivity under mild conditions and favor the growth kinetics. 0D, 1D and 2D iodoargentate crystals can be obtained. This work represents the first application of NPs in the field of organo-metal-halide crystals and will inspire the design of other AM(m)X(n) crystals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, P. R. China.
authors.forename: Biao
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Xu
authors.forename: Ruji
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Xun
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wang