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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:38Synthesis of Indium Phosphate (InP) Quantum Dot Cores
- 02:51Synthesis of Zinc Sulfide (ZnS) Quantum Dot Shells
- 06:08Water Solubilization of InP/ZnS Quantum Dots Using an Amphiphilic Polymer
- 09:00Results: Analysis of InP/ZnS Quantum Dots
- 10:18Conclusion
In this protocol, the synthesis of Cd-free InP/ZnS quantum dots (QDs) is detailed. InP-based QDs are gaining popularity due to the toxicity of Cd2+ ions that may be released through nanoparticle degradation. After synthesis, QDs are solubilized in water using an amphiphilic polymer for use in biomedical applications.
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Cd-freeInP/ZnSQuantum DotsSynthesisBiomedical ApplicationsFluorescentIndium Phosphide Zinc SulfideNanoparticlesWater SolubleBiological SystemsRound-bottom FlaskCondenserIndium ChlorideOleylamineZinc ChlorideStirringEvacuatingVacuumHeating MantleThermocouplePID Temperature ControllerUniformityReproducibilityReaction ProductImpuritiesCore GrowthInert GasReflux
