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Synthesis and characterization of strongly luminescing ZnS-capped CdSe nanocrystals

Journal Article · · Journal of Physical Chemistry
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/jp9530562· OSTI ID:196641
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  1. Univ. of Chicago, IL (United States)
We describe the synthesis of ZnS-capped CdSe semiconductor nanocrystals using organometallic reagents by a two-step single-flask method. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, transmission electron microscopy and optical absorption are consistent with nanocrystals containing a core of nearly monodisperse CdSe of 27-30 A diameter with a ZnS capping 6{+-}3 A thick. The ZnS capping with a higher bandgap than CdSe passivates the core crystallite removing the surface traps. The nanocrystals exhibit strong and stable band-edge luminescence with a 50% quantum yield at room temperature. 23 refs., 4 figs.
OSTI ID:
196641
Journal Information:
Journal of Physical Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 100; ISSN JPCHAX; ISSN 0022-3654
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English