| Literature DB >> 27812459 |
Kenneth K Chen1, Kristine Liao1, Gilberto Casillas2, Yiying Li3, Geoffrey A Ozin1.
Abstract
In this report, the synthesis of a novel class of cationic quaternary ammonium-surface-functionalized silicon nanocrystals (ncSi) using a novel and highly versatile terminal alkyl halide-surface-functionalized ncSi synthon is described. The distinctive features of these cationic ncSi include colloidal stability, pH-independent positive surface charge, and size-tunable photoluminescence (PL) in the biologically relevant near-infrared-to-red spectral region. These cationic ncSi are characterized via a combination of high-resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray analysis, Fourier transform infrared, X-ray photoelectron, and photoluminescence spectroscopies, and zeta potential measurements.Entities:
Keywords: silicon nanocrystal cations; silicon nanocrystals; silicon quantum dots
Year: 2016 PMID: 27812459 PMCID: PMC5066801 DOI: 10.1002/advs.201500263
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Adv Sci (Weinh) ISSN: 2198-3844 Impact factor: 16.806
Figure 1a) Synthetic scheme of ncSi:C11TMA and ncSi:C6TMA. b) MAADF STEM images of ncSi:C11Br with inset bright‐field STEM image showing lattice fringes. Images showing a typical ncSi:C11TMA sample in ethanol solution under c) visible and d) UV illumination.
Figure 2a) ATR‐FTIR spectra of 11‐bromo‐1‐undecene, ncSi:C11Br, and ncSi:C11TMA (from top to bottom) with significant vibrational modes labeled. High‐resolution XPS scan of b) ncSi:C11Br and c) ncSi:C11TMA show the shift in binding energy of the Br 3d peaks.
Figure 3Zeta potential and conductivity (inset) of ncSi:C11TMA (closed shapes) and ncSi:C6TMA (open shapes) samples at various pH levels.
Figure 4The PL spectra a) of ncSi:C11Br, ncSi:C11Br with TMA, and ncSi:C11TMA after treatment with TFA, showing the quenching effect of TMA and anti‐quenching effect of TFA. b) PL spectra, c) PL maxima and d) PL AQY of size‐separated fractions of ncSi:C11Br before (closed squares) and after (open squares) quaternization and purification show the effects of etching and oxidation during the reaction.