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Synthesis, Characterization, and Functionalization of Hybrid Au/CdS and Au/ZnS Core/Shell Nanoparticles
Published on: March 2, 2016
Controllable chiral behavior of type-II core/shell quantum dots adjusted by shell thickness and coordinated ligands
Xiao Shao1, Tianyong Zhang1,2,3, Bin Li1,2
1Tianjin Key Laboratory of Applied Catalysis Science and Technology, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, Tianjin University, Tianjin, China.
Abstract:
Chiral semiconductor nanomaterials induced by capped chiral ligands are of great interest for both theoretical studies and advanced applications. In this study, CdTe/CdSe quantum dots (QDs), defined as type-II core/shell nanostructure, with the advantage of a good separation of holes and electrons are imparted chirality with L/D-cysteine and L/D-penicillamine molecules. Circular dichroism (CD) at exciton transitions from cysteine- and penicillamine-capped QDs is different in shape and intensity. CD intensities decrease with increasing shell thickness from three monolayers to six monolayers, indicating a decreased hybridization degree between the holes in CdTe core and the electrons in chiral ligands. Elevated cysteine concentration leads to decreased g-factor, probably due to an altered binding mode from tridentate to bidentate. Our observations provide further insights into the understanding of chiral phenomenon as well as optimized design and applications of chiral nanostructures.
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