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Synthesis of CdTe Quantum Dots and Their Use in Environmental Monitoring
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open in viewerAn aqueous synthesis method was developed for the successful production of water-soluble CdTe quantum dots capped with thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine. Through evaluation of absorption and fluorescence spectrums as well as fluorescent quantum yield, it was found that the best ratio of the two buffers was TGA:L-cys = 1:1. This ratio produces quantum dots with high fluorescent intensity and a large fluorescent wavelength range with the potential to continue growing. The quantum dots produced were found to have possible application in the field of environmental monitoring.
- This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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- E-project-042611-214848
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- 2011
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- Date created
- 2011-04-26
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- Shanghai
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- Major
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- 2020-12-27
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