有机体系中Ⅱ-Ⅵ族量子点的制备及其合成机理

量子点由于其量子效应而具有既不同于体相材料又有别于一般分子的优异光学性能,因此在生物医学领域,特别是在生物标记中具有良好的应用前景.Ⅱ-Ⅵ族量子点由于其荧光发射波长几乎覆盖了整个可见光区而引起人们的关注,其中在有机体系中合成油溶性Ⅱ-Ⅵ族量子点具有反应产物稳定,量子产率高,并且可以制备性能更加优异的核.壳结构的量子点(CdSe/ZnS,CdSe/CdS等)等优点,因此在过去的十几年中被广泛而深入地研究.本文重点综述了在有机体系中,单分散、高荧光性能Ⅱ-Ⅵ族量子点的制备方法--高温热解法及其合成机理的研究进展,并对今后的研究方向作了展望.     

水溶性CdSe/CdS量子点的合成及其与牛血清蛋白的共轭作用

用巯基乙酸(TGA)作为稳定剂，合成了水溶性的CdSe和核壳结构的CdSe/CdS半导体量子点。吸收光谱和荧光光谱研究表明，核壳结构的CdSe/CdS半导体量子点比单一的CdSe量子点具有更优异的发光特性。用TEM、电子衍射(ED)和XPS分别表征了CdSe和CdSe/CdS纳米微粒的结构、形貌及分散性。红外光谱和核磁共振谱证实了巯基乙酸分子中的硫原子和氧原子与纳米微粒表面的金属离子发生了配位作用。在pH值为7.4的条件下，将合成的CdSe和CdSe/CdS量子点直接与牛血清白蛋白(BSA)相互作用。实验发现，两种量子点均对BSA的荧光产生较强的静态猝灭作用；而BSA对两种量子点的荧光则具有显著的荧光增敏作用，存在BSA时CdSe/CdS量子点的荧光增强是不存在BSA时体系荧光强度的3倍。     

CdSe包覆层数对水溶性CdTe/CdSe (II型)核壳量子点的光学特性和微观结构的影响

在水相合成的CdTe量子点的体系中通过分批次加入新鲜配制的NaHSe和CdCl2溶液,制备出了CdSe包覆层数不同的CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点,并着重考察了CdSe包覆层数对CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点的光学特性以及微观结构的影响.与CdTe量子点相比,CdSe单层包覆的CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点的吸收峰和荧光发射峰出现明显红移;随着CdSe包覆层数的增多,CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点吸收光谱的覆盖范围向长波方向扩展,荧光发射峰强度逐步下降,荧光寿命大幅延长,体现出Ⅱ型核壳量子点的特征.X射线衍射(XRD)分析表明,随着CdSe包覆层数的增多,CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点的粉末衍射峰由CdTe衍射峰位置逐步向CdSe衍射峰位置靠近.CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点因其延伸到近红外区域的宽吸收特性致使其在太阳电池领域具有重要的应用前景.     

核-壳结构CdSe/ZnS量子点的制备、硫醇修饰及其光学性能

采用高温有机相包覆技术制备了CdSe/ZnS核壳结构量子点材料,考察了包覆量对量子点材料的光学性能的影响,研究了含脂肪链和芳香基的双硫醇分子1,4-苯二甲硫醇和1,8-辛二硫醇对于具有核-壳结构的CdSe/ZnS量子点材料的修饰作用,考察了修饰作用对于量子点的量子效率和荧光强度等光学性能的影响.实验结果表明:随着硫化锌包覆量的增加,量子点的量子效率及其荧光发射强度明显提高;硫醇的修饰能显著增强量子点的发光强度,随着硫醇浓度的增加,其发光性能增强,但是达到一定程度后,光学性能基本不随硫醇浓度的变化而变化.根据固体核磁共振等实验结果推测:硫醇分子可能部分替代了量子点体系中的正三辛基氧膦配体,稳定了量子点体系,对量子点起修饰保护作用,从而提高了量子点的光学性能.     

CdSe量子点/氧化石墨烯复合物对灿烂绿染料的光催化降解性能研究(英文)

纺织、塑料、造纸和纸浆等工业排放物中含有大量的有机染料,这些染料通常不可生物降解,从而产生了严重的环境污染问题.为了降解这些有机染料废弃物,人们迫切需要高效、廉价、稳定的有机物降解光催化剂.近年来,半导体光催化剂引起了人们的广泛关注,尤其是窄禁带半导体材料可以实现染料的高效降解.在半导体II–VI族中,CdSe具有合适的带隙(1.74 eV)和快速生成的电子-空穴对,被认为是光催化降解有机污染物的重要半导体材料.特别是当它与超高的电子导电性的碳基纳米材料结合时,光催化活性增强.本文采用一种简单的化学沉淀法成功合成了CdSe量子点与氧化石墨烯(GO)的复合材料.紫外-可见吸收光谱显示,CdSe量子点和CdSe/GO纳米复合材料的吸收边分别出现在583和556 nm处.与纯CdSe量子点相比,GO层上的CdSe量子点的尺寸减小,由于量子限制效应,CdSe/GO纳米复合材料的光吸收波长在蓝移,从而拓宽了CdSe/GO纳米复合物的光吸收范围.PL光谱图显示CdSe量子点的可见光区的强宽发光峰出现在缺陷态的603 nm,而在576nm处观察到CdSe/GO纳米复合材料的发射峰,峰位蓝移,光猝灭.GO表面上CdSe量子点的修饰改变了GO层间相互作用的范德华力和CdSe量子点与GO片相互作用的静电作用力.这些相互作用导致能级的变化,使得CdSe/GO纳米复合的发射峰蓝移.由于复合物中电子-空穴对的复合被抑制,CdSe/GO纳米复合材料的光致发光强度低于CdSe量子点,此对应于CdSe量子点到GO板的界面电荷转移.PL研究表明,GO修饰CdSe可促进电子-空穴对的分离.EIS测量方法进一步研究了CdSe量子点和CdSe/GO纳米复合材料的电荷输运行为.结果显示,加入GO后,CdSe量子点的阻抗值减小,表明GO的引入降低了电荷转移电阻,促进了其界面电荷转移.因此,CdSe/GO纳米复合材料具有较高的电荷分离效率,可以提高其光催化活性.拉曼光谱显示,由于CdSe量子点的激发,电子注入到GO中,使得CdSe/GO纳米复合物材料的拉曼光谱向更高的波数转移.通过BET性能测试,CdSe/GO纳米复合物的比表面积为10.4 m~2/g,比CdSe量子点的比表面积(5 m~2/g)增加了一倍.我们发现在太阳光的照射下,CdSe量子点和CdSe/GO纳米复合物对灿烂绿染料的光降解率分别为81.9%和95.5%,各自对应的光降解速率分别为0.0190和0.0345 min~(-1).CdSe/GO纳米复合物增强的光催化性能归因于具有较大的比表面积以及氧化石墨烯的加入促进了电子-空穴对的有效分离.     

CdSe/ZnS量子点探针用于检测猪链球菌2型溶菌酶释放蛋白(MRP)抗原的新方法研究

合成了高发光效率的CdSe/ZnS量子点并制备了CdSe/ZnS量子点-溶菌酶释放蛋白(MRP)抗体探针, 利用凝胶电泳和分子光谱法研究了MRP抗体与CdSe/ZnS量子点的结合机理. 荧光光谱法优化了CdSe/ZnS量子点-MRP抗体探针制备的影响因素, 建立了一种测定MRP抗原的新方法, 其线性范围为5.0×10－8～1.5×10－6 mol/L, 线性相关系数为0.9976, 检测限为 1.9×10－8 mol/L.     

CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点的合成及其在指纹显现中的应用

以CdCl2和Te粉为原料,在水相中合成了CdTe量子点核;通过外延生长在CdTe量子点核上包覆一层CdSe量子点,得到具有良好荧光性能的CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点;采用X射线衍射仪、透射电镜、高分辨透射电镜分析了不同反应条件下合成的CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点的晶体结构和微观结构,并对其进行了荧光光谱等测试和指纹显现分析.结果表明,合成的CdTe和CdTe/CdSe量子点粒径在3～5nm之间,粒径分布窄,水分散性良好;可以通过控制反应时间和Te/Se比等得到在500～700nm显示荧光发射峰的CdTe/CdSe核壳量子点.此外,核壳CdTe/CdSe量子点可以有效地和指纹物质结合,可应用于对铝合金油潜指纹的鉴别.     

Ⅰ-Ⅲ-Ⅵ族量子点的制备及其在照明显示领域的应用

半导体量子点因其独特的光电性质, 在发光二极管、太阳能电池和生物标记等领域展现出广阔的应用前景。传统的Ⅱ-Ⅵ和Ⅲ-Ⅴ族二元量子点具有优异的发光性能, 但其所含的Cd、Pb等有毒重金属元素极大制约了大规模商业应用。Ⅰ-Ⅲ-Ⅵ 族多元量子点作为近年来兴起的一类新型荧光材料, 其具有无毒、带隙可调、Stokes位移大、荧光寿命长等特性, 被认为是替代传统二元量子点的理想材料, 因此成为了科研工作者研究的热点。本文详细介绍了Ⅰ-Ⅲ-Ⅵ 族量子点的研究进展, 从该类量子点的基本性质出发阐明其光学性能的调控机制, 重点介绍了近年来该类量子点的有机相及水相制备技术, 对其在照明显示领域应用的研究进展进行了总结, 并与其他类型量子点器件的最新研究现状进行了对比。最后, 分析了Ⅰ-Ⅲ-Ⅵ 族量子点发展过程中有待解决的主要问题, 并对其今后的发展方向进行了展望。     

柠檬酸稳定的水溶性CdSe和CdSe/CdS量子点的荧光特性

用柠檬酸(citrate)作为稳定剂合成了尺寸分布集中、荧光性质良好的水溶性CdSe量子点。通过调节合成温度可以调控CdSe量子点的尺寸及相应的最大荧光发射波长。当温度由20 ℃增加到95 ℃时,合成的CdSe量子点的平均尺寸由2.0 nm增加到3.2 nm,相应的荧光发射峰由500 nm红移到570 nm,展现出明显的量子尺寸效应。进一步制备了CdSe/CdS核壳量子点,其荧光量子产率比CdSe增加了5～10倍。系统地研究了S/Se物质的量的比对CdSe/CdS量子点荧光特性的影响,通过XPS证实了CdSe/CdS量子点中CdS壳层的存在。利用红外光谱和核磁共振波谱表征了柠檬酸分子中的羧基和羟基氧原子与CdSe量子点表面的Cd离子的配位作用,进而揭示了柠檬酸分子对水溶性CdSe量子点溶液的稳定作用。     

CdS量子点与CdSe量子点间荧光共振能量转移研究

在有机相中合成了不同尺寸的CdS和CdSe量子点, 并利用Langmuir-Blodgett (LB)技术将相同尺寸的CdS和CdSe量子点组装成多层复合纳米有序结构. 采用荧光光谱研究了CdS和CdSe量子点在混合体系和多层复合纳米有序结构状态下的荧光共振能量转移(Fluorescence resonance energy transfer, FRET). 我们观察到CdS和CdSe量子点混合溶液与当溶剂挥发形成固态膜中, CdS量子点的荧光强度较溶液状态下强烈猝灭, 表明当颗粒间距离减小时CdS和CdSe量子点间产生较高效率的荧光共振能量转移. 在多层复合纳米有序结构中, 随着给体CdS量子点层数的增加, 单层受体CdSe量子点的荧光逐步增强, 这表明层间纵向能量转移率随给体层数的增加而提高.     

III–V colloidal nanocrystals: control of covalent surfaces

Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) are nanosized semiconductors whose electronic features are dictated by the quantum confinement effect. The optical, electrical, and chemical properties of QDs are influenced by their dimensions and surface landscape. The surface of II–VI and IV–VI QDs has been extensively explored; however, in-depth investigations on the surface of III–V QDs are still lagging behind. This Perspective discusses the current understanding of the surface of III–V QDs, outlines deep trap states presented by surface defects, and suggests strategies to overcome challenges associated with deep traps. Lastly, we discuss a route to create well-defined facets in III–V QDs by providing a platform for surface studies and a recently reported approach in atomistic understanding of covalent III–V QD surfaces using the electron counting model with fractional dangling bonds.

Unveiling the atomistic surface structure of colloidal quantum dots may provide the route to rational design of highly performing III–V nanocrystals with control over energy levels position, surface energy, trap passivation, and heterojunction interface.     

Controlling optical properties and electronic energy structure of I–III–VI semiconductor quantum dots for improving their photofunctions

I–III–VI multinary semiconductors, which have low toxicity, are attracting much attention as quantum dot (QD) materials for replacing conventional binary semiconductors that contain highly toxic heavy metals, Cd and Pb. Recently, the inherent design flexibility of multinary QDs has also been attracting attention, and optoelectronic property control has been demonstrated in many ways. Besides size control, the electronic and optical properties of multinary QDs can be changed by tuning the chemical composition with various methods including alloying with other semiconductors and deviation from stoichiometry. Due to significant progress in synthetic methods, the quality of such multinary QDs has been improved to a level similar to that of Cd-based binary QDs. Specifically, increased photoluminescence quantum yield and recently narrowed linewidth have led to new application fields for multinary QDs. In this review, a historical overview of the solution-phase synthesis of I–III–VI QDs is provided and the development of strategies for better control of optoelectronic properties, i.e., electronic structures, energy gap, optical absorption profiles, and photoluminescence feature, is discussed. In addition, applications of these QDs to luminescent devices and light energy conversion systems are described. The performance of prepared devices can be improved by controlling the optical properties and electronic structures of QDs by changing their size and composition. Clarification of the unique features of I–III–VI QDs in detail will be the base for further development of novel applications by utilizing the complexity of multinary QDs.     

量子点在生物化学分析中的应用

量子点（quantumdots,QDs）由于其优异的光学和电学特性,作为新型的荧光试剂探针对生物大分子进行标记,成为近年来迅速发展的纳米材料在生化分析领域的重要应用之一。文章简述了量子点的基本特性,对制备和修饰量子点的各种方法进行比较总结,重点阐述量子点在生物化学分析中的新进展,尤其是对生物大分子的识别和标记作了详细的总结,并提出研究中存在的一些待解决的问题以及今后量子点的研究方向。     

Investigating the Mechanism by Which Intragap States Tailor Light Emission: Case of Copper Deficient and Zn Doped Cu−In−Se Quantum Dots**

The large structural tolerance of I–III–VI group quantum dots (QDs) to off-stoichiometry allows their photoluminescence properties to be adjusted via doping, thereby enabling application in different fields. However, the photophysical processes underlying their photoluminescence mechanism remain significantly unknown. In particular, the transition channels of CuInSe₂ QDs, which are altered by intrinsic and extrinsic intragap states, remain poorly reported. Herein, we investigated the photophysical processes associated with intragap states via electrochemical and optical techniques by using copper deficient Cu−In−Se QDs as well as Zn doped Cu−In−Se QDs. When the Cu/In molar ratios of Cu−In−Se QDs increased from 0.3 : 1 to 0.9 : 1, the photoluminescence spectra displayed a red-shift from 700 nm to 1050 nm. Although there was a blue-shift after the introduction of Zn²⁺ dopants in Cu−In−Se QDs, a significant red-shift occurred (from 660 nm to 760 nm) when the Zn/Cu molar ratios decreased from 0.7 : 0.3 to 0.3 : 0.7. The Gaussian deconvolution results of the photoluminescence spectra and the band gap derived from absorption spectra by fitting supported the fact that the optical transition channels are dependent on the Cu/In and Zn/Cu molar ratios. After the introduction of the Zn²⁺ ions, the alloyed-resultant blue-shift of the emission spectra was observed, primarily due to the enlarged band gap; however, the radiative recombination of prominent intrinsic intragap states is still observed; and only a small proportion of the band-edge exciton undergoes recombination for the sample with low Zn content. Cyclic voltammetry measurements revealed well-defined extrinsic Zn_Cu intragap states (Zn substitution on Cu sites) and intrinsic Cu^x (x= 1+/2+) states in the band gap. The results presented here provide a better understanding of the varying effects of dopant on photoluminescence in terms of I–III–VI group QDs.     

量子点荧光探针在定量分析中的应用

量子点是半径小于或接近于激子玻尔半径的一类半导体纳米粒子,作为一种新型的荧光标记物,其独特和可调谐的光学特性（宽的激发光谱、窄的发射光谱、可精确调谐的发射波长、可忽略的光漂白等）使其在生物和医学方面显示出巨大的应用潜力。近年来量子点在定量分析方面的应用也取得了很大进展,为分析化学的含量测定提供了一种新的方法和技术,显示出极大的优越性。本文就量子点在金属离子和药物等的含量测定方面国内外的研究进展进行了综述。     

In vitro and in vivo imaging with quantum dots

Quantum dots (QDs), also named semiconductor nanocrystals, have initiated a new realm of bioscience by combining nanomaterials with biology, which will profoundly influence future biological and biomedical research. In this review, we describe the extraordinary optical properties of QDs and developments in methods for their synthesis. We focus on fluorescent imaging with QDs both in vitro and in vivo, and the cytotoxicity of QDs and potential barriers to their use in practical biomedical applications. Finally, we provide insights into improvements aimed at decreasing the cytotoxicity of QDs and the future outlook of QD applications in biomedical fields.

Luminescence in colloidal Mn-doped semiconductor nanocrystals

Recent advances in nanocrystal doping chemistries have substantially broadened the variety of photophysical properties that can be observed in colloidal Mn²⁺-doped semiconductor nanocrystals. A brief overview is provided, focusing on Mn²⁺-doped II–VI semiconductor nanocrystals prepared by direct chemical synthesis and capped with coordinating surface ligands. These Mn²⁺-doped semiconductor nanocrystals are organized into three major groups according to the location of various Mn²⁺-related excited states relative to the energy gap of the host semiconductor nanocrystals. The positioning of these excited states gives rise to three distinct relaxation scenarios following photoexcitation. A brief outlook on future research directions is provided.     

Bioconjugated quantum dots as fluorescent probes for bioanalytical applications

Quantum dots (QDs) are inorganic semiconductor nanocrystals that have unique optoelectronic properties responsible for bringing together multidisciplinary research to impel their potential bioanalytical applications. In recent years, the many remarkable optical properties of QDs have been combined with the ability to make them increasingly biocompatible and specific to the target. With this great development, QDs hold particular promise as the next generation of fluorescent probes. This review describes the developments in functionalizing QDs making use of different bioconjugation and capping approaches. The progress offered by QDs is evidenced by examples on QD-based biosensing, biolabeling, and delivery of therapeutic agents. In the near future, QD technology still faces some challenges towards the envisioned broad bioanalytical purposes.      

Tuning Optical Properties and Photocatalytic Activities of Carbon‐based “Quantum Dots” Through their Surface Groups

We report recent progress in tuning optical properties and photocatalytic activities of carbon‐based quantum dots (carbon‐based QDs) through their surface groups. It is increasingly clear that the properties of carbon‐based QDs are more dependent on their surface groups than on their size. The present challenge remains as to how to control the type, number, and conformation of the heterogeneous groups on the surface of carbon‐based QDs when considering their target applications. By reviewing the related achievements, this personal account aims to help us understand the roles different surface groups play in tuning the properties of carbon‐based QDs. A number of significant accomplishments have demonstrated that surface groups possess strong power in engineering electronic structure and controlling photogenerated charge behaviors of carbon‐based QDs. However, effective strategies for modifying carbon‐based QDs with diverse heterogeneous groups are still needed.     

基于聚合物多齿配体的高性能CdTe量子点的微波水相合成

针对当前水相合成的量子点(QDs)光性能与稳定性等方面存在的不足,发展了基于聚合物多齿配体的水相制备策略.利用巯基修饰的聚丙烯酸(PAA-SH)作为多齿配体代替常用的巯基丙酸等单齿配体,结合微波辅助加热制备了CdTe量子点,研究了多齿配体对量子点的生长机制与荧光性能的影响.以PAA-SH为配体制备的CdTe量子点荧光性能优异(荧光量子效率(PLQY)可达75%),流体力学直径较小(~10 nm),稳定性也有明显提高.基于聚合物多齿配体的量子点制备技术有助于实现生物医学研究中急需的兼具高亮度、高稳定性、小尺寸等特征的高性能量子点生物探针的制备.