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Generation of CdSe and CdTe nanoparticles by laser ablation in liquids

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Abstract

Approximately spherical nanoparticles of the II-VI semiconductor materials CdSe and CdTe have been produced successfully by laser ablation of the bulk material in several liquids. The non-stabilized suspensions of particles are characterized by absorption spectroscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The procedure is not strongly size-selective, radii of 7 ± 3 nm were found for CdSe and CdTe by transmission electron microscopy. Acetonitrile stabilizes the particles for several days up to weeks. Prolonged irradiation leads effectively to a reduction in particles size, in which particle agglomeration may play an important role. Ablation in degassed liquids does not have a significant effect on the absorption of the suspended particles. Photoluminescence of laser-ablated CdSe and CdTe particles was not observed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)121-127
Number of pages7
JournalColloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects
Volume279
Issue number1-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 May 2006

Keywords

  • Electronic materials
  • Laser processing
  • Nanomaterials
  • Optical materials and properties
  • Semiconductor

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