Precursor Chemistry – Main Group Metal Chalcogenides

Main group metal chalcogenides have become an important class of semiconducting materials with applications and potential for applications in many areas of modern technology. The availability of materials often depends on the processing methodologies available. This chapter discusses several important classes of molecular precursors which have been actively investigated for the growth of thin films and nanocrystals. In particular, we highlight the role of growth conditions on the resulting properties of materials.