Product Description
Alfa Chemistry offers PbS-MPA quantum dots with excellent optical properties, suitable forbidden band width and near-infrared emission wavelength range of 850-1030 nm. Through a surface ligand exchange process, PbS quantum dots are soluble in water and have good biocompatibility for a wide range of applications in bioimaging and drug delivery. In addition, our PbS quantum dots have large Bohr radius, strong quantum effect, narrow particle size distribution and stability for solar cells and light-emitting devices. We can be customized for customers to produce different grams of products at any wavelength.
Applications
Abargues et al. investigated the effect of ligand exchange on the photocatalytic performance of solution-treated PbS membranes. The effect of the ligand 3-mercaptopropionic acid (MPA) was tested and it was found that the photocatalytic degradation of methyl orange by PbS membranes coated with MPA and EDT was improved. Both energy band energy alignment and carrier transport strongly influenced the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which plays a key role in the photodegradation process. The stability and reusability of the photocatalysts were significantly improved after ligand exchange. This demonstrates that MPA and EDT provide more stability to PbS QD films, thus operating very efficiently for up to multiple photocatalytic cycles. Abargues et al. show that surface chemical engineering of solution-treated QD films opens a new avenue for the design of efficient and stable visible light-driven photocatalysts.
Fig.1 Effect of ligand exchange and membrane thickness on the photocatalytic performance of PbS membranes and the redox potential for selected aqueous species. (Abargues, 2019)
Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions: Chemical safety goggles. Compatible with chemical-resistant gloves.
Storage: Store in a cool dry place.
Unusable Packaging Materials: Wash thoroughly after handling. Irritating dust, Keep tightly closed.
Why Choose Us?
As a quantum dot service company, Alfa Chemistry has advanced technology and rich experience to meet your special needs. At the same time, our company has decades of production experience and high-level expert team, can help you solve many problems.
Our products are constantly updated. If the product you need is not in our catalog, please feel free to contact us, we provide relevant custom services.
References
- Abargues, R. , et al. Enhancing the photocatalytic properties of PbS QD solids: the ligand exchange approach. Nanoscale 11(2019).
- Balazs, D. M., et al. Reducing charge trapping in PbS colloidal quantum dot solids. Applied Physics Letters 104.11(2014):112104-112104-4.
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