Selenium quantum dots: Preparation, structure, and properties

An interesting class of low-dimensional nanomaterials, namely, selenium quantum dots (SeQDs), which are composed of nano-sized selenium particles, is reported in this study. The SeQDs possess a hexagonal crystal structure. They can be synthesized in large quantity by ultrasound liquid-phase exfoliat...

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Published in:Applied physics letters 2017-01, Vol.110 (5)
Main Authors: Qian, Fuli, Li, Xueming, Tang, Libin, Lai, Sin Ki, Lu, Chaoyu, Lau, Shu Ping
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Applied physics
Crystal structure
Dispersants
Liquid phases
Medical imaging
Nanocomposites
Nanomaterials
Niobium
Optoelectronics
Photoluminescence
Quantum dots
Selenium
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