Synthesis of lead(II)iodide (PbI2) (IMAGE)

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Synthesis of lead(II)iodide (PbI2)

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Researchers developed an environmentally friendly method to turn lead from used lead acid batteries into photodetectors operating in the UV-visible band. They created lead(II)iodide (PbI2) microcrystals from the lead paste found in batteries using a one-pot solution process.

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Longxing Su, Southern University of Science and Technology

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