Nanometer-sized semiconductor clusters: Materials synthesis, quantum size effects, and photophysical properties

Journal Article · Wed Jan 23 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/j100155a009· OSTI ID:5776723

Wang, Y; Herron, N ^[1]

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1. Du Pont Co., Wilmington, DE (USA)

Recent advances in the synthesis of semiconductor clusters open a doorway for the systematic study of size-dependent cluster properties in the condensed phase. This article focuses on the size effect on the optical and photophysical properties. The authors first introduce fundamental concepts and proceed to a discussion of recent progress toward the understanding of the quantum size effect and dielectric confinement effect. They then discuss the current status of materials synthesis and the prospect for making monodisperse clusters of well-defined surfaces.

• OSTI ID: 5776723
• Journal Information: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry; (USA) Vol. 95:2; ISSN JPCHA; ISSN 0022-3654
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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