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Indium Phosphide-Based Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Their Applications
Joint Authors
Mushonga, Paul
Onani, Martin O.
Madiehe, Abram M.
Meyer, Mervin
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Semiconductor nanocrystals or quantum dots (QDs) are nanometer-sized fluorescent materials with optical properties that can be fine-tuned by varying the core size or growing a shell around the core.
They have recently found wide use in the biological field which has further enhanced their importance.
This review focuses on the synthesis of indium phosphide (InP) colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals.
The two synthetic techniques, namely, the hot-injection and heating-up methods are discussed.
Different types of the InP-based QDs involving their use as core, core/shell, alloyed, and doped systems are reviewed.
The use of inorganic shells for surface passivation is also highlighted.
The paper is concluded by some highlights of the applications of these systems in biological studies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mushonga, Paul& Onani, Martin O.& Madiehe, Abram M.& Meyer, Mervin. 2012. Indium Phosphide-Based Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Their Applications. Journal of Nanomaterials،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mushonga, Paul…[et al.]. Indium Phosphide-Based Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Their Applications. Journal of Nanomaterials No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mushonga, Paul& Onani, Martin O.& Madiehe, Abram M.& Meyer, Mervin. Indium Phosphide-Based Semiconductor Nanocrystals and Their Applications. Journal of Nanomaterials. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-998578
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-998578