In this study, ternary alloyed ZnxCd1-xSe (x=0, 0.2, 0.5, 0.8 and 1) semiconductor nanocrystals with high quality are synthesized by a high temperature decomposition route. The effect of Zn content (x) of ZnxCd1-xSe semiconductor nanocrystals on their physical properties is investigated by controlling the Zn/Cd ratios. The optical properties and morphologies of the prepared nanocrystals are mea...

Figure S1. Photoluminescence spectra of CdSe/CdS nanocrystals (NCs) in (a) nanocrystal conjugate, linked with thioglycolic acid (TGA), upon correction for the contribution from Ga2O3 NC emission, (b) pure CdSe/CdS nanocrystal suspension, and (c) mixture of Ga2O3 and CdSe/CdS NCs without the TGA linker. The concentrations of CdSe/CdS NCs are identical in all panels, and are expressed in (a) as a...

We propose a method to overcome Auger recombination in nanocrystal quantum dot lasers using cavity-enhanced spontaneous emission. We derive a numerical model for a laser composed of nanocrystal quantum dots coupled to optical nanocavities with small mode-volume. Using this model, we demonstrate that spontaneous emission enhancement of the biexciton transition lowers the lasing threshold by redu...

We report a robust, low-cost method to attach transition metal ions directly to the surface of anatase TiO2 rod-shaped nanocrystals with preservation of the host nanocrystal morphology and phase. The procedure has been optimized to achieve quantitative control of metal ion loading on the surface of the nanorods. The metal ion can be attached to the nanocrystal surface up to fullmonolayer covera...

viral hepatitis, as an international public health concern, seriously affects communities and health system. in recent years, great strides have been taken for development of new potential tools against viral hepatitis. among these efforts, a valuable strategy introduced new molecules called “aptamers”. aptamers as potential alternatives for antibodies could be directed against any protein in i...

the reduction capacity of ammonia while present even at ppm level can be demonstrated by the increased encounter probability between ammonia and methylene blue dye (mb+) incorporated in nanomordenite and na-mor zeolites. the rate of reduction methylene blue dye by ammonia on the surface nanomordenite zeolite is faster than na-mordenite (na-mor) zeolite.because nanomordenite zeolite with high si...

A theory of spin injection from a ferromagnetic source into a semiconductor through a paramagnetic ion-doped nanocrystal is developed. Spin-polarized current from the source polarizes the ion; the polarized ion, in turn, controls the spin polarization of the current flowing through the nanocrystal. Depending on voltage, the ion can either enhance the injection coefficient by several times or su...

We have constructed and operated a nanoscale linear motor powered by a single metal nanocrystal ram sandwiched between mechanical lever arms. Low-level electrical voltages applied to the carbon nanotube lever arms cause the nanocrystal to grow or shrink in a controlled manner. The length of the ram is adjustable from 0 to more than 150 nm, with extension speeds exceeding 1900 nm/s. The thermody...

We report a general method to synthesize gold nanocrystal micelles with organo-silane headgroups. The method involves encapsulation of monodisperse, hydrophobic gold nanocrystals within the core of a micelle of an amphiphilic silane precursor. Formation and stability of monodisperse gold NC micelles have been confirmed using UV-visible spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy. Self-ass...