Uniform ultralarge single crystal SnS rectangular nanosheets (7000 nm × 3000 nm × 20 nm) have been synthesized by thermodecomposing a single-source precursor (Sn-diethyldithiocarbamate-1,10-phenanthroline). The obtained SnS nanosheets exhibit excellent electrochemical properties which have promising applications in lithium ion batteries.

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A facile synthesis of ultrathin single crystal ZnS nanowires with an average diameter of 4.4 nm in high yield (close to 100%) was firstly reported through the pyrolysis of a single-source precursor (zinc diethyldithiocarbamate). The obtained ultrathin ZnS nanowires exhibit good optical properties and hold promise for future applications in nanodevices.

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Nanocrystalline tetragonal‐BaTiO3 powder was prepared using a hydrothermal method, under moderate conditions, and with a high precursor concentration. Characterization via X‐ray diffractometry and differential scanning calorimetry confirmed that the average particle size and tetragonal content of the prepared powder were 70 nm and 80%, respectively. The sintered sample made from the prepared powder had a room‐temperature dielectric constant of 6900, which was high for BaTiO3.