The effects of electronic coupling between capping molecules and quantum dots on the light absorption and emission of octyl, styryl, and 4-ethynylstyryl terminated silicon quantum dots

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (35) ◽  
pp. 18821-18826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thu-Huong Le ◽  
Hyun-Dam Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Surface Chemistry ◽  
Light Absorption ◽  
Electronic Coupling ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots ◽  
Absorption And Emission

Optical properties of silicon quantum dots (Si QDs) are greatly influenced by their size and surface chemistry.

A Nanoscale Adventure with Silicon: Synthesis, Surface Chemistry, and other Surprises

2015 ◽  
Vol 242 ◽  
pp. 383-390
Author(s):  
Md Hosnay Mobarok ◽  
Tapas K. Purkait ◽  
Jonathan G.C. Veinot
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Surface Chemistry ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Size Dependent ◽  
Earth Abundant ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Si Quantum Dots

The preparation and surface chemistry Si quantum dots (SiQDs) are currently an intense focus of research because of their size dependent optical properties and many potential applications. SiQDs offer several advantages over other quantum dots; Si is earth abundant, non-toxic and biocompatible. This account briefly highlights recent advancements made by our research group related to the synthesis, functionalization, surface dependent optical properties and applications of SiQDs.

scholarly journals Synthesis, Surface Modification and Purification of Silicon and Germanium Quantum Dots for Biological Applications

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Amane Shiohara
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Silica Nanoparticles ◽  
Microemulsion System ◽  
Biological Applications ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots ◽  
Surface Molecules ◽  
Silicon And Germanium ◽  
Germanium Quantum Dots ◽  
Oxygen Atoms

<p>Quantum dots have applications in biomedical fields such as bio-imaging and drug delivery systems. This thesis describes research on silicon and germanium nanoparticles (quantum dots) synthesis and surface modification for biological applications. Purification methods of these quantum dots were also explored. In chapter 6 the application of silica nanoparticles into dry eye diagnosis was studied. The purpose of this research is to contribute the application of nanotechnology into biological fields. The crystalinity of the quantum dots was characterised by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and Selected Area Electron Diffraction analysis (SAED). The molecules on the surface of the quantum dots were characterised by Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR).  Silicon quantum dots were synthesised with a microemulsion system and various types of molecules were attached on the surface of the silicon quantum dots. However, some of the capping molecules which have oxygen atoms tend to form bonds between oxygen and silicon. Therefore, in the later chapter (chapter 4) various chemical reactions were conducted on the molecules attached to the silicon quantum dots. The silicon quantum dots were capped with diene molecules and one of the double bonds was left on the terminal end. The terminal end double bonds were converted to the functional groups which contain oxygen atoms to form peptide bonds. In this way it was confirmed that it can reduce the risk of oxygen atoms to be attached on the surface of the silicon quantum dots. The molecules on the surface of the silicon quantum dots were characterised mainly by FTIR and ¹H NMR. Optical properties and cyto-toxicity of these silicon quantum dots were also measured and analysed depending on the surface molecules.  Two synthetic approaches were taken to produce germanium quantum dots. The first approach was the microemulsion system at room temperature. Different combinations of the surfactant and capping molecules were tested. For the second approach, high temperature bench top system was applied. In this method the bio-friendly molecules which have high boiling points were chosen as capping agents. The surface molecules were characterised by FTIR spectroscopy.  In chapter 6 the synthesis of dye molecules conjugated silica nanoparticles was described. The purpose of this research is to produce biologically safe nanoparticles which can be applied in dry eye diagnosis. Three different dyes were used to conjugate with the silica nanoparticles. Only fluorescein isothiocyanate (FITC) succeeded in conjugating with the nanoparticles. Optical properties of this sample were measured and compared with the free dye molecule. Also the sample was applied in human eyes to analyse the tear film layer.  An overall conclusion and future plans for the research were given in the last chapter.In this chapter, ideas of overcoming the problems and improving the techniques conducted in the research were described.</p>

Light absorption in silicon quantum dots embedded in silica

2009 ◽  
Vol 106 (10) ◽  
pp. 103505 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Mirabella ◽  
R. Agosta ◽  
G. Franzò ◽  
I. Crupi ◽  
M. Miritello ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Light Absorption ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots

Surface chemistry and density distribution influence on visible luminescence of silicon quantum dots: an experimental and theoretical approach

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 1526-1535 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ateet Dutt ◽  
Yasuhiro Matsumoto ◽  
G. Santana-Rodríguez ◽  
Estrella Ramos ◽  
B. Marel Monroy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Surface Chemistry ◽  
Density Distribution ◽  
Theoretical Approach ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots ◽  
Visible Luminescence

Visible luminescence and hence the mechanism of emission from Si QDs depending on the size and/or the passivation environment are presented.

scholarly journals Tuning the Optical Properties of Silicon Quantum Dots via Surface Functionalization with Conjugated Aromatic Fluorophores

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Abdelhameed ◽  
Diego Rota Martir ◽  
Shalimar Chen ◽  
William Z. Xu ◽  
Olabode O. Oyeneye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Surface Functionalization ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots

Structural and optical properties of silicon quantum dots in silicon nitride grown in situ by PECVD using different gas precursors

2009 ◽  
Vol 159-160 ◽  
pp. 74-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucia V. Mercaldo ◽  
Paola Delli Veneri ◽  
Emilia Esposito ◽  
Ettore Massera ◽  
Iurie Usatii ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Silicon Nitride ◽  
Structural And Optical Properties ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots

scholarly journals Optical properties of amorphous silicon quantum dots (a-Si QDs) with various dot size using extended Hückel theory

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Setianto ◽  
Liu Kin Men ◽  
Ferry Faizal ◽  
Bambang Mukti Wibawa ◽  
Doy Hardoyo Hardjo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Amorphous Silicon ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots
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