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Quantum dot solubilization approaches. The as-synthesized QDs can be rendered soluble in water via ligand exchange (Top), wherein native hydrophobic surfactants are replaced with bifunctional hydrophobic capping ligands; via encapsulation in an insert silica shell (Middle); or via amphiphilic polymer encapsulation (Bottom), wherein native surfactants are retained and integrated into the polymer shell.
