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Synthesis of fluorescent CdSe quantum dots under mild chemical conditions
H. N. Rathnaweera and T. G. ChasteenDepartment of Chemistry
Introduction Quantum Dots (QDs) Quantum dots are extremely small particles made of semiconductor
materials, usually ranging from 2-10 nanometers in diameter.
QDs were discovered in the early 1980s by Alexie Ekimov in a glass matrix and by Louis E. Brus in colloidal solutions.
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CdSe Quantum Dots CdSe QDs are used in a wide range of
applications
QDs display unique optical and electrical properties due to their size and composition.
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Quantum dot color depends on its size
QDs have an ability to produce fluorescence.
Over the past few years, there was a remarkable progress in synthesizing CdSe QDs using various methods.
These methods involve various organic solvents, high temperatures, high pressures and toxic substrates.
But
There are some disadvantages • Poor Biocompatibility• Poor Water Solubility
5Kriegel, I.; Fernandez, J. R.; Wisnet, A.; Zhang, H.; Waurisch, C.; Eychmuller, A.; Dubavik, A.; Govorov, A.O.; Feldmann, J., ACSNANO. 2013, 7, 4367-4377.
Objectives
Develop a simple and environmentally friendly method to synthesize glutathione (GSH) capped CdSe QDs under mild chemical conditions.
Optimize the synthesis conditions to obtain CdSe QDs within a reasonable time period.
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Imaginary structure of the capped CdSe QD
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Method, Results and Discussion
1. Development of a method to synthesize GSH capped CdSe QDs
2. Optimization of the synthesis conditions to obtain CdSe QDs within a reasonable time period
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1. CdCl2 2. Borax-citrate buffer
3. Glutathione
Method development for synthesis of GSH capped CdSe QDs
CdSe QDs
Pérez-Donoso, J. M.; Monrás, J. P.; Bravo, D.; Aguirre, A.; Quest, A. F.; Osorio-Román, I. O.; Aroca, R. F.; Chasteen, T. G.; Vásquez, C. C., PloS ONE 2012, 7(1), e30741.
4. Na2SeO3
Keep on water bath 90°C
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CdSe QDs at 90°C
Synthetic mixture – after 2 h under room light
Synthetic mixture - after 2 h under trans-illuminator
QDs - after 2 h (resuspended in buffer) under trans-illuminator
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1. CdCl2 2. Borax-citrate buffer
3. Glutathione
Optimization of the synthesis conditions
CdSe QDs
Pérez-Donoso, J. M.; Monrás, J. P.; Bravo, D.; Aguirre, A.; Quest, A. F.; Osorio-Román, I. O.; Aroca, R. F.; Chasteen, T. G.; Vásquez, C. C., PloS ONE 2012, 7(1), e30741.
4. Na2SeO3
Keep on water bath at different temperatures
30°C, 40°C, 50°C, 60°C and 70°C
1. Temperature and growth time
12Color variations of CdSe QDs - under trans-illuminator
1 h 3 h 5 h 7h 24 h 48 h 144 h 1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 144 h
1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 144 h
30°C 40°C
50°C
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24 h 48 h 96 h1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h
24 h1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h
60°C
70°C
Color variations of CdSe QDs - under trans-illuminator
Temperature / oC Color variation range
30Blue Green
40Blue Yellow
50Blue Orange
60Green Yellow
70Green Yellow
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1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 144 h
50°C
Temperature and growth time - summary
2. Different reactant concentrations
CdCl2: Na2SeO3 4:1 CdCl2: Na2SeO3 4:2
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1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 144 h 1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 72 h
1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 72 h 1 h 3 h 5 h 7 h 24 h 48 h 72 h
CdCl2: Na2SeO3 4:3 CdCl2: Na2SeO3 4:4
Conclusions CdSe QDs were successfully synthesized under mild chemical
conditions.
The spectral behaviors of QDs depend on temperature and growth time.
The most suitable temperature for synthesis of CdSe QDs is 500C with color varying from blue to orange color.
Larger size QDs (orange color) can be obtained in a reasonable time period by changing the reactant concentrations.
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Acknowledgements Supervisor- Dr. Thomas Chasteen, Department of Chemistry
Former members of Dr Chasteen’s Research group Mr. Tharaka Wansapura, Ms. Desire Lopez
Dr. José Manuel Pérez Donoso, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Santiago, Chile.
Robert A. Welch foundation
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