Issue 7, 2013

Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals: the aqueous approach

Abstract

This article summarizes the main achievements and challenges in the field of the aqueous synthesis of semiconductor quantum dots in colloidal solutions. Developments in the last two decades demonstrate the great potential of this approach to synthesize nanocrystalline materials with superior properties such as strong photoluminescence, long time stability and compatibility with biological media, and the variability in assembling and self-assembling into larger structures or on surfaces. Being relatively straightforward, the aqueous approach provides some advantages such as versatility, scalability, environmental friendliness and cost effectiveness, leading in summary to very attractive application perspectives.

Graphical abstract: Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals: the aqueous approach

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
27 Jul 2012
First published
20 Nov 2012

Chem. Soc. Rev., 2013,42, 2905-2929

Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals: the aqueous approach

V. Lesnyak, N. Gaponik and A. Eychmüller, Chem. Soc. Rev., 2013, 42, 2905 DOI: 10.1039/C2CS35285K

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