ZnS anisotropic nanocrystals using a one-pot low temperature synthesisElectronic supplementary information (ESI) available: Additional TEM images and absorbance spectrum. See DOI: 10.1039/c4nj01482k

We report a simple, low temperature and scalable synthesis of wurtzite ZnS anisotropic nanocrystals performed under air. The reaction between a zinc salt (nitrate or chloride) with thioacetamide and amines at 60 °C yields ZnS nanoplatelets or nanowires absorbing in the ultra-violet region with a full width at half maximum between 11 nm and 15 nm. Low temperature, scalable and air stable synthesis of ZnS nanowires and nanoplatelets.