Improved precursor chemistry for the synthesis of III-V quantum dots.

ABSTRACT: The synthesis of III-V quantum dots has been long known to be more challenging than the synthesis of other types of inorganic quantum dots. This is attributed to highly reactive group-V precursors. We synthesized molecules that are suitable for use as group-V precursors and characterized their reactivity using multiple complementary techniques. We show that the size distribution of indium arsenide quantum dots indeed improves with decreased precursor reactivity.

SUBMITTER: Harris DK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3535303 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature