Electric field directed layer-by-layer assembly of highly fluorescent CdTe nanoparticles.

Journal of nanoscience and nanotechnology · 2001 · Unclear · Insufficient evidence

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PublicationJournal of nanoscience and nanotechnology · 2001

Study typeengineering

Reported directionUnclear

Evidence ratingInsufficient

Abstract

An electric field directed layer-by-layer assembly technique has been developed by combining electrophoretic deposition and the layer-by-layer self-assembly method. This technique is employed to realize spatially selective deposition of CdTe nanoparticles on electrodes of indium-tin oxide (ITO). The fluorescence measurements prove that the selectivity of the film deposition increases against applied voltage and reaches 99% when the voltage is 1.4 V. Upon further increase of the voltage, the selectivity slightly decreases. This decrease occurs because high voltage leads to a degradation of CdTe particles and thus reduces fluorescence intensity of the resultant CdTe film. However, fluorescence investigation indicates that a spacer layer of polyelectrolyte complex between the ITO electrode and the CdTe film is useful to protect the CdTe from being destroyed under high voltages.

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Study typeengineering

Effect directionunclear

PopulationNot supplied

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Evidence strengthInsufficientConfidence: 74% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

An electric-field-directed layer-by-layer assembly method was used for spatially selective deposition of CdTe nanoparticles on ITO electrodes. Deposition selectivity increased with applied voltage and reached 99% at 1.4 V, then slightly decreased at higher voltages, attributed to CdTe degradation and reduced fluorescence; a polyelectrolyte complex spacer layer was reported to help protect CdTe under high voltages.

Outcomes measured

Spatial selectivity of CdTe nanoparticle film deposition
Fluorescence intensity of resultant CdTe film
CdTe nanoparticle degradation under high voltage
Protective effect of polyelectrolyte spacer layer under high voltages

Limitations

No biological/health outcomes described
Exposure parameters beyond applied voltage (e.g., field strength, waveform/frequency, duration) not reported in the abstract
Sample size and experimental replication not stated

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DOI: 10.1166/jnn.2001.029
PubMed: 12914042

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