Abstract
A kinetic controlled growth method has been used to synthesize cadmium selenide (CdSe) nanocrystals. Nanocrystal structures are consistent with that of a quantum dot. Ligand passivation on the surface of the micelle is best carried out using trioctylphosphine (TOP). This allows one to tune the particle surface chemistry. Quantum dots intersperse as colloids within the 1-octadecene solvent matrix. The color gradient observed among the samples is indicative of its dependence on particle size which is consistent with the “particle-in-a-box” model theory. Results also indicate that the particle size of these nanocrystals is dependent on reaction time and maybe dependent on reaction temperature. Our method presents a greener and faster approach to the synthesis of these important photoactive materials.
Faculty Advisor
Arvin J Cruz
Department/Program
Chemistry
Submission Type
in-person poster
Date
4-10-2024
Rights
Copyright the Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Gideon, Aiden and Flax, Maverick
(2024)
"Kinetic Controlled-Growth Synthesis of Cadmium Selenide Nanocrystal Quantum Dots,"
SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2024, Article 28.
Available at:
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2024/iss2024/28