Effect of CdS Interlayer on Properties of CdTe Based Quantum Dots

Highly luminescent thioglycolic acid-capped CdTe-based core/shell quantum dots (QDs) were synthesized through encapsulating CdTe QDs in various inorganic shells including CdS, ZnS and CdZnS. CdTe/CdS core/shell QDs exhibited a significant redshift of emission peaks (a maximum emission peak of 652 nm for the core/shell QDs and 575 nm for CdTe cores) with increasing shell thickness. In contrast, the redshift of photoluminescence (PL) peak wavelength of CdTe/ZnS QDs was less than 15 nm. The PL peak wavelengths of the core/shell QDs depended strongly on core size and shell thickness. The PL quantum yields (QYs) of the CdTe/CdS core/shell QDs are up to 67 % while that of CdTe/ZnS core/shell QDs is 45 %. A composite CdZnS shell made CdTe cores a high PL QY up to 51 % and broadly adjusted PL spectra (a maximum PL peak wavelength of 664 nm). The epitaxial growth of the shell was confirmed by X-ray powder diffraction analysis and luminescence decay experiments. Because of high PL QYs, tunable PL spectra, and low toxicity from a ZnS surface layer, CdTe/CdZnS core/shell QDs will be great potential for bioapplications.     

水溶性的高荧光CdTe/CdSeⅡ型核壳量子点的合成与表征

用L-半胱氨酸(L-cysteine)作为稳定剂,以制备的CdTe量子点为核模板,水相合成了具有近红外发光的Ⅱ型核壳CdTe/CdSe半导体量子点。实验考察了合成温度,核模板的尺寸和组分比等因素对合成高质量的CdTe/CdSe量子点的影响。用紫外-可见吸收和荧光光谱研究了合成的量子点的光学性质。在优化的合成条件下,荧光发射光谱在586～753nm范围连续可调,荧光量子产率高达68%;通过X-射线衍射(XRD),X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和透射电镜(TEM)对合成的Ⅱ型核壳CdTe/CdSe量子点进行了结构和形貌表征。     

CdTe/CdS量子点的Ⅰ-Ⅱ型结构转变与荧光性质

制备了壳层厚度可以精确控制的CdTe/CdS核壳量子点, 利用紫外-可见吸收光谱、光致发光光谱、透射电镜和时间分辨光谱等技术, 分析了CdS壳层厚度对CdTe量子点的荧光量子产率和光谱结构的影响规律. 发现了不同于CdSe/CdS, CdSe/ZnS, CdTe/ZnS等核壳量子点的荧光峰展宽、大幅度红移以及荧光寿命大幅度增加现象. 根据能带的位置关系, 随着CdS厚度的增加, CdTe从Ⅰ型结构逐渐过渡到Ⅱ型核壳结构. 对于Ⅱ型CdTe/CdS核壳量子点, 不仅存在CdTe核区导带电子与价带空穴间的直接复合, 还存在CdS壳层导带电子与CdTe核价带空穴界面处的间接复合, 发光机制的变化导致荧光峰的展宽、明显红移和荧光寿命的增加. 当壳层过厚时, 壳层表面新引入的缺陷会阻碍荧光寿命和量子产率的进一步提高.     

CdTe/CdS核壳量子点与蛋白质荧光标记

利用连续离子层吸附技术合成了水溶性的CdTe／CdS核壳量子点．通过CdS壳层的包覆,量子点的量子效率由原来的15％（裸核）提高到38％（核壳）,这种核壳结构量子点的化学和光学性质具有更好的稳定性,可以用于生物标记．本文采取共价连接与静电吸附两种方法,实现了量子点的生物标记,电泳技术已证明,应用这种量子点成功地实现了对蛋白质分子的生物标记．通过对量子点与蛋白质偶联前后的荧光光谱分析,发现量子点与蛋白质作用后荧光增强是由于蛋白质对量子点进行了表面修饰,从而降低了表面缺陷引起的非辐射跃迁几率所致．通过共价连接量子点的荧光峰位红移,主要是由于偶极-偶极相互作用引起的;量子点与蛋白质静电吸附作用引起的荧光峰位蓝移主要起因于量子点表面电荷量的降低．     

核壳结构CdS/ZnS纳米微粒的制备与光学特性

CdS and CdS/ZnS core-shell structure nano particles were synthesized in micro emulsion, and characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV absorption spectra and PL. The average diameter of CdS was about 3.3 nm, and CdS/ZnS core-shell structure was confirmed by XRD and UV. Considering the optical properties of CdS/ZnS core-shell structure nanoparticles which have different ZnS shell thickness, the UV absorption edge of CdS/ZnS becomes as lightred-shift with the thickness of ZnS layer increasing, and the absorption of shortwave band is strongly enhanced at the same time. The PL spectra indicate that ZnS shell layer can greatly eliminate surface defects of CdS nanoparticles and make its band-edge directed recombination increased, and the luminous efficiency of CdS is improved greatly when it has appropriate shell thickness.     

Water-soluble CdSe and CdSe/CdS nanocrystals: a greener synthetic route

We report a new green synthetic route of CdSe and core-shell CdSe/CdS nanoparticles (NPs) in aqueous solutions. This route is performed under water-bath temperature, using Se powder as a selenium source to prepare CdSe NPs, and H(2)S generated by the reaction of Na(2)SH(2)SO(4) as a sulfur source to synthesize core-shell CdSe/CdS NPs at 25-35 degrees C. The synthesis time of every step is only 20 min. After illumination with ambient natural light, photoluminescence (PL) intensities of CdSe NPs enhanced up to 100 times. The core-shell CdSe/CdS NPs have stronger photoactive luminescence with quantum yields over 20%. The obtained CdSe NPs exhibit a favorable narrow PL band (FWHM: 50-37 nm) with increasing molar ratio of Cd/Se from 4:1 to 10:1 at pH 9.1 in the crude solution, whereas PL band of corresponding CdSe/CdS NPs is slightly narrower. The emission maxima of nanocrystals can be tuned in a wider range from 492 to 592 nm in water by changing synthesis temperature of CdSe core than those reported previously. The resulting new route is of particular interest as it uses readily-available reagents and simple equipment to synthesize high-quality water-soluble CdSe and CdSe/CdS nanocrystals.     

DNA/CdS纳米粒子复合体系的光谱和光电化学性质

在水溶液中以DNA作为模板和稳定剂, 构筑了DNA与CdS纳米粒子复合体系(DNA/CdS NPC), 研究DNA的含量, 单双链等对复合体系光电响应的影响, 并综合TEM, UV-Vis, IR和荧光光谱等对其形貌和光谱性质进行表征. 结果表明, CdS纳米粒子(CdS NPs)与DNA链之间主要通过静电作用结合; DNA模板对CdS NPs的禁带宽度没有影响; 以DNA模板合成的CdS NPs具有较高的表面态密度, 其对CdS NPs的荧光有增强作用, 而对光电流响应有抑制作用, 并且DNA在复合体系中的含量影响荧光增强和光电流减弱的程度. 该复合体系在荧光标记检测和DNA的定量分析方面可能具有应用前景.     

Synthesis of CuInS2@CdS Core‐Shell Nanocrystals

CuInS₂@CdS core‐shell nanocrystals were prepared in a wet chemical process. Transmission electron microscope (TEM), x‐ray energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDAX), x‐ray diffraction (XRD), absorption, and photoluminescence (PL) spectra were used to confirm the formation of the CuInS₂@CdS core‐shell structure. The growth of CdS shell not only increased the PL intensity, but also restrained the transformation of CuInS₂ from nanoparticles to nanorods after annealing, which was attributed to an effective chemical passivation of the CuInS₂ core by the CdS shell.     

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.     

Single-precursor,one-pot versatile synthesis under near ambient conditions of tunable,single and dual band fluorescing metal sulfide nanoparticles

We present a simple and versatile method for the synthesis of high-quality size-controlled metal sulfide nanoparticles. A single compound (metal xanthate) is the precursor. A Lewis-base solvent is used to achieve a low reaction temperature of 50-150 degrees C, usually in air. Demonstrated with CdS, the precise control over the particle size (by regulating the temperature or the concentration) enables tuning the absorption and emission spectra of the particles. We also can control the relative intensity of the narrow (30-35 nm wide) excitonic emission (tunable in the range 430-480 nm with approximately 2% fluorescence quantum efficiency) and the broad emission associated with deep surface traps (in the range 550-700 nm). Using the same precursor CdS/ZnS core/shell particles are produced with a high PL yield ( approximately 14%).     

水相中CdTe纳米晶的制备及其光学性质

用不同稳定剂(巯基乙酸(TGA)、巯基丙酸(MPA)、L-半胱氨酸(L-Cys)、3-巯基-1,2-丙二醇(TG))在水相中制备了CdTe纳米晶, 并用透射电子显微镜(TEM)、X射线光电子能谱(XPS)和X射线粉末衍射(XRD)等技术对其进行了表征. 研究了不同水相合成条件对CdTe纳米晶光学性质的影响, 结果表明, n(Cd):n(Te)、溶液pH值、回流时间以及稳定剂的性质, 对纳米晶的光学性质具有显著影响. 制得的CdTe纳米晶发射峰窄且对称(半高全宽达38 nm), 用不同稳定剂制备的纳米晶发光量子效率有所不同, 用不同的激发波长对纳米晶进行激发时, 发射峰并未表现出明显的移动.     

Enhanced chemiluminescence from reactions between CdTe/CdS/ZnS quantum dots and periodate

A novel chemiluminescence (CL) performance of CdTe/CdS/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) with periodate (KIO₄) was studied. Effects of concentration and pH on the CL system were investigated. Electron spin resonance (ESR) and the effects of radical scavenger analysis were employed for identification of intermediate species. The CL spectra for this system showed only one maximum emission peak centered around 620 nm, which was similar with photoluminescence (PL) spectra of CdTe/CdS/ZnS QDs. The CL of CdTe/CdS/ZnS QDs was induced by direct chemical oxidation and the possible mechanism could be explained by radiative recombination of injected holes and electrons. This investigation not only provided new sight into the optical characteristics of CdTe/CdS/ZnS QDs, but also broadened their potential optical utilizations.     

CdS量子点的一步法合成及量子产率

以油酸为配体,十八烯为溶剂,采用一步法合成了CdS量子点,研究了反应温度、反应时间和Cd/S的摩尔比对量子点光谱性能的影响.X射线衍射(XRD)和高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)测试结果表明,所获得的CdS量子点为立方闪锌矿结构,且尺寸分布均一,结晶度高,其较强的带边发光、尖锐的紫外吸收峰以及狭窄的荧光发射峰进一步表明量子...     

Ultrasound-Induced Formation of CdS Nanostructures in Oil-in-Water Microemulsions

In this study the formation of approximately spherical assemblies of nanocrystalline primary particles of CdS in a CS(2)-water-ethylenediamine (CWE) microemulsion induced by ultrasonic irradiation is described. CS(2) was employed as the sulfur source for CdS and also as the oil phase in the microemulsion. The particles were studied with X-ray powder diffraction, transmission electron microscopy, UV/Vis absorption spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. A blue shift compared to bulk CdS was observed in absorption and photoluminescence spectra. Copyright 2001 Academic Press.     

A novel enzyme-mimic nanosensor based on quantum dot-Au nanoparticle@silica mesoporous microsphere for the detection of glucose

QD-Au NP@silica mesoporous microspheres have been fabricated as a novel enzyme-mimic nanosensor. CdTe quantum dots (QDs) were loaded into the core, and Au nanoparticles (NPs) were encapsulated in the outer mesoporous shell. QDs and Au NPs were separated in the different space of the nanosensor, which prevent the potential energy or electron transfer process between QDs and Au NPs. As biomimetic catalyst, Au NPs in the mesoporous silica shell can catalytically oxidize glucose as glucose oxidase (GOx)-mimicking. The resultant hydrogen peroxide can quench the photoluminescence (PL) signal of QDs in the microsphere core. Therefore the nanosensor based on the decrease of the PL intensity of QDs was established for the glucose detection. The linear range for glucose was in the range of 5–200 μM with a detection limit (3σ) of 1.32 μM.     

Transferring CdTe Nanoparticles from Liquid Phase to Polyvinylpyrrolidone Nanofibers by Electrospinning and Detecting Its Photoluminesccnce Property

The major aim of this work was to synthesize thio-stabilized CdTe nanoparticles（NPs） in an aqueous solution, which was then enwrapped with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide（CTAB）, and finally transferred to the polyvinylpyrrolidone（PVP） matrix by electrospinning. The PVP nanofibers containing CdTe NPs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy（SEM） and transmission electron microscopy（TEM）, to observe the morphology of the nanofibers and the distribution of CdTe NPs. The selective area electronic diffraction（SAED） pattern verified that CdTe NPs were cubic lattice. The photoluminescence（PL） spectrum indicated that CdTe NPs existed in an optical style in PVP nanofibers. Moreover, X-ray photoelectron spectra（XPS） revealed that thiol-stabilized CdTe NPs were enwrapped by CTAB, and PVP acted as a dispersant in the process of electrospinning.     

Transferring CdTe Nanoparticles from Liquid Phase to Polyvinylpyrrolidone Nanofibers by Electrospinning and Detecting Its Photoluminescence Property

The major aim of this work was to synthesize thio-stabilized CdTe nanoparticles(NPs) in an aqueous solution,which was then enwrapped with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide(CTAB),and finally transferred to the polyvinylpyrrolidone(PVP) matrix by electrospinning,The PVP nanofibers containing CdTe NPs were characterized by scanning electron microscopy(SEM) and transmission electron microscopy(TEM),to observe the morphology of the nanofibers and the distribution of CdTe NPs,The selective area electronic diffraction(SAED) pattern verified that CdTe NPs were cubic lattice,The photoluminescence(PL) spectrum indicated that CdTe NPs existed in an optical style in PVP nanofibers,Moreover,X-ray photoelectron spectra(XPS) revealed that thiol-stabilized CdTe NPs were enwrapped by CTAB,and PVP acted as a dispersant in the process of electrospinning.     

Preparation and application of L-cysteine-modified CdSe/CdS core/shell nanocrystals as a novel fluorescence probe for detection of nucleic acid

The water-soluble L-cysteine-modified CdSe/CdS core/shell nanocrystals (expressed as CdSe/CdS/Cys nanocrystals) have been synthesized in aqueous by using L-cysteine as stabilizer. The size, shape, component and spectral property of CdSe/CdS/Cys nanocrystals were characterized by high-resolution transmission electron microscope (HRTEM), energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDX), infrared spectrum (IR) and photoluminescence (PL). The results showed that the spherical CdSe/CdS/Cys nanocrystals with an average diameter of 2.3 nm have favorable fluorescent property, theirs photostability and fluorescence intensity are enhanced greatly after overcoating with CdS. The cysteine modified on the surface of core/shell CdSe/CdS nanocrystals renders the nanocrystals water-soluble and biocompatible. Based on the fluorescence quenching of the nanocrystals in the presence of calf thymus deoxyribonucleic acid (ct-DNA), a fluorescence quenching method has been developed for the determination of ct-DNA by using the nanocrystals as a novel fluorescence probe. The pH value of the system was selected at pH 7.4, with excitation and emission wavelength at 380 and 522 nm, respectively. Under the optimal conditions, the fluorescence quenching intensity of the system is linear with the concentration of ct-DNA in the range of 0.1-3.5 microg/mL (r=0.9987). The detection limit is 0.06 microg/mL. And two synthetic samples were analyzed satisfactorily.     

Preparation and Optical Properties of CdTe/CdO-nH2O Core/shell Nano-composites in Aqueous Solution

"The deposition of CdO?nH2O on CdTe nanoparticles was studied in an aqueous phase. The CdTe nanocrystals (NCs) were prepared in aqueous solution through the reaction between Cd2+ and NaHTe in the presence of thioglycolic acid as a stabilizer. The molar ratio of the Cd2+ to Te2- in the precursory solution played an important role in the photoluminescence of the ultimate CdTe NCs. The strongest photoluminescence was obtained under 4.0 of Cd2+/Te2- at pH?8.2. With the optimum dosage of Cd(II) hydrous oxide deposited on the CdTe NCs, the photoluminescence was enhanced greatly. The photoluminescence of these nanocomposites was kept constant in the pH range of 8.0-10.0, but dramatically decreased with an obvious blue-shifted peak while the pH was below 8.0. In addition, the photochemical oxidation of CdTe NCs with cadmium hydrous oxide deposition was markedly inhibited."     

CdTe/CdS半导体量子点作为农药百草枯的高灵敏传感器

用硫普罗宁(Tiopronin, TP)作为稳定剂合成了水溶性的高荧光CdTe/CdS量子点. 研究了该量子点与10种农药的相互作用. 实验发现, 当农药浓度为4.76×10^-6 mol/L时, 农药百草枯(Paraquat)能显著猝灭CdTe/CdS量子点的荧光, 使其荧光强度下降87.3%, 而分别加入乙酰甲胺磷及辛硫磷等其它9种农药, 仅能使CdTe/CdS量子点的荧光强度下降0.1%～5.1%, 显示了该CdTe/CdS量子点对百草枯的特异性传感作用. 采用吸收光谱和时间分辨荧光动力学研究了百草枯对CdTe/CdS量子点的荧光猝灭机理. 计算得出荧光强度猝灭的Stern-Volmer常数K为2.03×10⁶, 而寿命猝灭的Stern-Volmer常数K为4.25×10⁵. 结果表明, 百草枯对CdTe/CdS量子点的荧光猝灭主要为静态过程, 而动态过程的贡献较小. 利用二者的猝灭作用建立了对农药百草枯的高灵敏检测新方法, 校正曲线的线性范围为9.90×10^-9～1.50×10^-6 mol/L, 检出限为6.35×10^-9 mol/L, R=0.999. 用该方法对3种食品和3种水样中残留农药进行了检测, 加标回收率均在82.2%～98.5%之间, 其相对标准偏差为2.62%~8.35%.