Lattice matched epitaxial shell growth on InZnP quantum dots: Towards a fully passivated surface

Quantum dots are semiconductor nanocrystals that exhibit size specific photophysical properties. Therefore, they can be applied as phosphors in LED lighting and television screens. The main issue regarding currently used quantum dots is that most of them are cadmium based (e.g. cadmium selenide). Because cadmium is highly toxic and carcinogenic,...