Influence of synthesis parameters on the growth of CdS nanoparticles in colloidal solution and determination of growth kinetics using Karhunen–Loeve decomposition

The growth of CdS nanoparticles during aging at ambient temperature is investigated with respect to the type of stabilizer, the concentration of the colloidal solution, and the molar ratio of sulfide to cadmium. The UV/Vis absorption spectra recorded within a period of seven days are analyzed by Karhunen–Loeve decomposition. It revealed a single process with first-order decomposition kinetics for each of the measured time series, and the respective rate constants are calculated. An explanation describing possible mechanisms for the observed ripening of the colloids is given.