Table 2.
Impact of Core Composition on the Particle Size and Emission Spectra of QDs.44
| Core Composition | Size Range (nm) | Emission Range |
|---|---|---|
| CdSe | ≃1.0–25 | Visible |
| CdS | ≃1.0–6.0 | UV, Visible (size-dependent) |
| CdTe | ≃1.0–8.0 | Visible |
| ZnSe | ≃4.3–6.0 | UV, Visible (size-dependent) |
| ZnSe: Mn | ≃2.7–6.3 | UV, Visible (size-dependent) |
| GaP | ≃2.0–3.0 | UV, Visible (size-dependent) |
| GaInP2 | ≃2.5–6.5 | UV, Visible (size-dependent) |
| InP | ≃2.6–6.0 | UV, Visible, Near IR (size-dependent) |
| InAs | ≃2.8–6.0 | IR |
| PbSe | ≃3.0–12 | Near/mid-IR (size-dependent) |
| SnTe | ≃4.5–15 | Mid-IR |