Aqueous synthesis of CdSe and CdSe/CdS quantum dots with controllable introduction of Se and S sources

A new and convenient route is developed to synthesize CdSe and core-shell CdSe/CdS quantum dots(QDs) in aqueous solution.The gaseous precursors,H2Se and H2S,generated on-line by reducing SeO 3 2à with NaBH 4 and the reaction between Na 2 S and diluted H2SO 4,are used to form high-quality CdSe and CdSe/CdS QDs,respectively.The synthesized water-soluble CdSe and CdSe/CdS QDs possess high quantum yield(3% and 20%) and narrow full-width-at-half-maximum(43 nm and 38 nm).The synthesis process is easily reproducible with simple apparatus and low-toxic chemicals,and can be readily extended to the large-scale aqueous synthesis of QDs.     

Electronic structure of BaCu2S2

The band LMTO-ASA calculation of the tetragonal phase of BaCu₂S₂ has been carried out. The X-ray emission L _2,3 -spectrum of sulfur and the X-ray photoelectron Cu2p_3/2- and S2p_1/2,3/2-spectra of this compound have been obtained. The calculation results are compared with the spectra and with the previously obtained L-line of copper, K₁-line of sulfur, and the X-ray photoelectron spectrum of the valence band. Along with obtaining evidence in support of the highly covalent character of the Cu–S bond in this compound, which was established earlier by the ab initio calculation, we have made a conclusion about formation of the electron 3d-density on sulfur atoms.Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Translated fromZhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 34, No. 3, pp. 9–13, May–June 1993.Translated by L. Smolina     

Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution by Oleic Acid‐Capped CdS,CdSe, and CdS0.75Se0.25 Alloy Nanocrystals

Photocatalytic generation of hydrogen by using oleic acid‐capped CdS, CdSe, and CdS_0.75Se_0.25 alloy nanocrystals (quantum dots) has been investigated under visible‐light irradiation by employing Na₂S and Na₂SO₃ as hole scavengers. Highly photostable CdS_0.75Se_0.25 alloy nanocrystals gave the highest hydrogen evolution rate (1466 μmol h^?1 g^?1), which was about three times higher than that of CdS and seven times higher than that of CdSe.     

Darstellung und Kristallstruktur der Dialkalimetalltrichalkogenide Rb2S3, Rb2Se3, Cs2S3 und Cs2Se3

Preparation and Crystal Structure of the Dialkali Metal Trichalcogenides Rb₂S₃, Rb₂Se₃, Cs₂S₃, and Cs₂Se₃ Crystalline products were obtained by the reaction of the pure alkali metals with the chalcogens in the molar ratio 2:3 in liquid ammonia at pressures up to 3000 bar and temperatures around 600 K. The substances crystallize in the K₂S₃ type structure (space group Cmc2₁(NO. 36)). Unit cell constants see ?Inhaltsübersicht”?. The characteristic feature of this structure are bent polyanions X₃^2?:(X = S,Se). The new described compounds are compared with the other known alkali metal trichalcogenides.     

Formation of the solid solution CdS/CdSe from CdS and Se and its thermal stability a thermogravimetric investigation

Selenium and cadmium sulphide react in the temperature range 250–350 to form a solid solution CdSe/CdS. Thermogravimetric (in N₂) and chemical analyses show that this reaction occurs with the elimination of equimolecular amounts of Se and S. The thermal stability of the s.s. (2CdS · CdSe) in an atmosphere of N₂ was studied.

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Zusammenfassung Selen und Kadmiumsulfid reagierten miteinander im Temperaturbereich von 250 bis zu 350 unter Bildung einer festen Lösung CdSe/CdS. Thermogravimetrische (unter N₂) und chemische Untersuchungen bewiesen, da\ die Reaktion unter Elimination Äquimolekularer Mengen von Se und S verlÄuft. Die thermische StabilitÄt der festen Lösung (2CdS · CdSe) in Stickstoff wurde geprüft.

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Résumé Le sélénium et le sulfure de cadmium réagissent entre 250 et 350C en formant une solution solide CdSe/CdS. Les analyses thermogravimétrique (dans l'azote) et chimique montrent que cette réation se produit avec élimination de Se et de S suivant un rapport équimoléculaire. On a contrÔlé la stabilité thermique de la solution solide [2CdS · CdSe] dans l'azote.

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250–350 C, CdSe/CdS; ( ) , Se S; 2 CdS·CdSe N₂.

     

CdSe and CdSe/CdS nanorod solids

We demonstrate the self-organization of CdSe nanorods into nematic, smectic, and crystalline solids. Layered colloidal crystals of CdSe nanorods grow by slow destabilization of a nanocrystal solution upon allowing the diffusion of a nonsolvent into the colloidal solution of nanocrystals. The colloidal crystals of nanorods show characteristic birefringence, which we assign to specific spherulite-like texture of each nanorod assembly. To demonstrate the general character of nanorod self-assembly technique, CdSe/CdS heterostructure nanorods were organized into highly luminescent superlattices.     

Reciprocal system 3Tl2S + Bi2Se3 ↔ 3Tl2Se + Bi2S3

The reciprocal system 3Tl₂S + Bi₂Se₃ ? 3Tl₂Se + Bi₂S₃ has been investigated by DTA, X-ray powder diffraction analysis, and emf measurements. Some polythermal sections and the isothermal section at 500 K of the phase diagram and the projection of the liquidus surface of this system have been constructed, and the types and coordinates of the invariant and univariant equilibria have been determined. The existence of wide regions of quaternary solid solutions based on the binary compounds Tl₂S, Tl₂Se, Bi₂S₃, and Bi₂Se₃, and solid solutions between the temary compounds TlBiS₂ and TlBiSe₂ have been established.     

Features of Cu−S chemical bond in BaCu2S2

Institute of Inorganic Chemistry, Siberian Branch, Russian Academy of Sciences. Translated from Zhurnal Strukturnoi Khimii, Vol. 33, No. 1, pp. 68–71, Janaury–February, 1992.     

Optoeletronic investigation of Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4 thin-films & Cu2ZnSn(S,Se)4/CdS interface with scanning probe microscopy

The kesterite-structured semiconductor Cu₂ZnSn(S,Se)₄ (CZTSSe) is prepared by spin coating a non-hydrazine precursor and annealing at Se atmosphere. Local electrical and optoelectronic properties of the CZTSSe thin-film are explored by Kelvin probe force microscopy and conductive atomic force microscopy. Before and after irradiation, no marked potential bending and very low current flow are observed at GBs, suggesting that GBs behave as a charge recombination site and an obstacle for charge transport. Furthermore, CdS nano-islands are synthesized via successive ionic layer adsorption and reaction (SILAR) method on the surface of CZTSSe. By comparing the work function and current flow change of CZTSSe and CdS in dark and under illumination, we demonstrate photo-induced electrons and holes are separated at the interface of p-n junction and transferred in CdS and CZTSSe, respectively.     

Probing cytotoxicity of CdSe and CdSe/CdS quantum dots

Toxicities of CdSe and CdSe/CdS quantum dots(QDs) synthesized by ultrasound-assisted methods were investigated in vitro and in vivo.Five human cell lines were used to assess the cytotoxicity of as-prepared CdSe and CdSe/CdS by assays of MTT viability,red blood cell hemolysis,flow cytometry,and fluorescence imaging.The results show that these QDs may be cytotoxic by their influence in S and G2 phases in cell cycles.The cytotoxicity of QDs depends on both the physicochemical properties and related to target cells.     

Crystal chemistry of AB2X4 (X = S,Se, Te) compounds

An attempt is made to correlate the crystal structures of ternary chalcogenides of composition AB₂X₄ with the cationic radius ratio and a pseudo force-constant involving their electronegativities. The resultant diagram adequately resolves structures based on the types K₂SO₄, monoclinic, olivine, MnY₂S₄, Th₃P₄, and CaFe₂O₄ but structure types based on spinel, Cr₃Se₄, and Ag₂HgI₄ are not resolved. Crystal chemical arguments are used to explain these observations and to advance reasons for the successes and failures of this method for predicting structure types.     

Inorganic cluster syntheses of TM2+-doped quantum dots (CdSe, CdS, CdSe/CdS): physical property dependence on dopant locale

A series of colloidal transition-metal-doped chalcogenide semiconductor nanocrystals (TM2+:CdSe, TM2+:CdS, etc.) has been prepared by thermal decomposition of inorganic cluster precursors. It is shown through extensive spectroscopic and structural characterization that the nanocrystals prepared following literature procedures for synthesis of TM2+:CdSe nanocrystals actually possess an unintended CdSe/TM2+:CdS core/shell morphology. The conditions required for successful formation of TM2+:CdSe and TM2+:CdS by cluster decomposition have been determined. Magneto-optical and photoluminescence spectroscopic results for this series of doped nanocrystals reveal major physical consequences of dopant localization within the shell and demonstrate the capacity to engineer dopant-carrier exchange interactions via core/shell doping strategies. The results presented here illustrate some of the remarkable and unexpected complexities that can arise in nanocrystal doping chemistries and emphasize the need for meticulous characterization to avoid false positives.     

Photoassisted synthesis of CdSe and core-shell CdSe/CdS quantum dots

This paper describes the synthesis of core-shell CdSe/CdS quantum dots (QDs) in aqueous solution by a simple photoassisted method. CdSe was prepared from cadmium nitrate and 1,1-dimethylselenourea precursors under illumination for up to 3 h using a pulsed Nd:YAG laser at 532 nm. The effects that the temperature and the laser irradiation process have on the synthesis of CdSe were monitored by a series of experiments using the precursors at a Cd:Se concentration ratio of 4. Upon increasing the temperature (80-140 degrees C), the size of the CdSe QDs increases and the time required for reaching a maximum photoluminescence (PL) is shortened. Although the as-prepared CdSe QDs possess greater quantum yields (up to 0.072%) compared to those obtained by microwave heating (0.016%), they still fluoresce only weakly. After passivation of CdSe (prepared at 80 degrees C) by CdS using thioacetamide as the S source (Se:S concentration ratio of 1) at 80 degrees C for 24 h, the quantum yield of the core-shell CdSe/CdS QDs at 603 nm is 2.4%. Under UV irradiation of CdSe/CdS for 24 h using a 100-W Hg-Xe lamp, the maximum quantum yield of the stable QDs is 60% at 589 nm. A small bandwidth (W1/2 < 35 nm) indicates the narrow size distribution of the as-prepared core-shell CdSe/CdS QDs. This simple photoassisted method also allows the preparation of differently sized (3.7-6.3-nm diameters) core-shell CdSe/CdS QDs that emit in a wide range (from green to red) when excited at 480 nm.     

Electronic structure,optical properties and Compton profiles of Bi2S3 and Bi2Se3

In this paper, we present the Compton profiles of Bi₂S₃ and Bi₂Se₃ using our 20 Ci ¹³⁷Cs Compton spectrometer. To compare our experimental data, we have computed the Compton profiles, energy bands and density of states using linear combination of atomic orbitals with density functional theory (DFT) and Hartree-Fock (HF) scheme. It is seen that hybrid functional involving HF and DFT approximations gives a relatively better agreement with experimental momentum densities than other approximations of DFT. We have also reported the band structure, density of states, valence charge densities, dielectric functions and electron energy loss spectra using full potential linearized augmented plane wave scheme. On the basis of charge densities, Mulliken’s population data and equal-valence-electron-density profiles, Bi₂S₃ is found to be more ionic than Bi₂Se₃. The calculated dielectric functions for the parallel and perpendicular polarizations show a small anisotropic effect. The electron energy loss spectrum for Bi₂Se₃ is found to be in good agreement with the available experimental data.     

Die Kristallstruktur von K2S3 und K2Se3

The Crystal Structure of K₂S₃ and K₂Se₃ Well formed crystals of K₂S₃ and K₂Se₃ were obtained by reaction of the elements in liquid ammonia at 500 bar and 150°C. The substances are both orthorhombic, space group Cmc2₁. Cell constants are: The structure contains S₃^2?(Se₃^2?) polyanions, with S? S? S(Se? Se? Se) angles of 105.4(102.5)°. The S? S(Se? Se) distance is 2.083(2.383) Å.     

Ba2In2Q5 (Q = S,Se): Synthesis,Crystal Structures,Electronic Structures,and Optical Properties

Two ternary metal chalcogenides, Ba₂In₂Q₅ (Q = S, Se) were successfully synthesized by solid‐state reactions. They are isostructural and crystallize in the orthorhombic space group Pbca (no. 61). Both of them have a similar three‐dimensional (3D) framework structure, which is composed of [InQ₄] (Q = S, Se) tetrahedra that are alternatingly connected on layer in the ab plane, with Ba²⁺ cations arranged between In–S or In–Se layers for electric charge balance. The measured Raman and IR spectra show that title compounds have broad transparency range up to 20 μm. From the UV/Vis/NIR diffuse reflectance spectra, it can be seen that the bandgaps of Ba₂In₂S₅ and Ba₂In₂S₅ are 2.47 eV and 2.12 eV, which are larger than these of the calculation values (Ba₂In₂S₅, 2.362 eV and Ba₂In₂Se₅, 1.908 eV), respectively. The calculated partial densities of states indicate that the bandgaps are determined by the interaction of S‐3p and In‐5s (Ba₂In₂S₅) or Se‐4p and In‐5s (Ba₂In₂Se₅), respectively. The calculated birefringences (Δn) are about 0.03 (Ba₂In₂S₅) and 0.05 (Ba₂In₂Se₅) as the wavelength above 1 μm, respectively.