Issue 74, 2016

Quantum dots protected from oxidative attack using alumina shells synthesized by atomic layer deposition

Abstract

Applications of luminescent quantum dots require the materials to be stable under a wide range of temperatures, photon fluxes and chemical environments. In this work, we demonstrate that Al2O3 shells synthesized by atomic layer deposition on films of CdTe quantum dots are effective to prevent chemical degradation for up to 17 hours under continuous illumination at 90 °C in ambient air. Control samples with no Al2O3 coating experienced extensive oxidation and severe quenching of the photoluminescence intensity under these conditions.

Graphical abstract: Quantum dots protected from oxidative attack using alumina shells synthesized by atomic layer deposition

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
20 Jun 2016
Accepted
18 Aug 2016
First published
23 Aug 2016

Chem. Commun., 2016,52, 11127-11130

Quantum dots protected from oxidative attack using alumina shells synthesized by atomic layer deposition

B. Yin, B. Sadtler, M. Y. Berezin and E. Thimsen, Chem. Commun., 2016, 52, 11127 DOI: 10.1039/C6CC05090E

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