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Small molecule ligands with affinity towards the surface of quantum dots. Several small molecular weight thiolated ligands have been used to impart hydrophilicity. Thiols on these ligands bind to the surface of quantum dots and the terminal functional groups (carboxylic acid or amine) impart water solubility. (Online version in colour.)
