Aqueous Synthesis of CdTe Quantum Dot Using Dithiol-Functionalized Ionic Liquid

作者：Choi Suk Young; Shim Jong Pil; Kim Dong Sun; Kim TaeYoung; Suh Kwang S^*

来源：Journal of Nanomaterials, 2012, 519458.

DOI：10.1155/2012/519458

We report on an aqueous synthesis of cadmium telluride (CdTe) nanocrystals by using dithiol-functionalized ionic liquids (dTFILs). The dTFILs were designed to have dithiol and vinylimidazolium functional groups and used as a ligand molecule of CdTe quantum dot (QD) to utilize the bidendate chelate interaction afforded by the dithiol groups of dTFILs. The photoluminescence quantum yield of dTFIL-capped CdTe QDs reached up to similar to 40%, and their luminescent property was maintained for 8 weeks, suggesting an improved stability in water phase. This approach will provide a new synthetic route to the water soluble QDs.

• 出版日期2012