Synthesis and characterization of colloidal beta-HgS quantum dots

Authors :: Higginson, Keith A.
Bonevich, John
Kuno, Masaru
Qadri, Syed B.
Yousaf, Mohammad
Mattoussi, Hedi
Source :: Journal of Physical Chemistry B. Oct 3, 2002, Vol. 106 Issue 39, p9982, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: A general strategy for colloidal nanocrystal fabrication, which combines the concepts of precursor ligand stabilization and two-phase growth control, is presented. This dual approach was necessary in order to produce small HgS quantum dots emitting in the visible region of the spectrum.