Abstract: A quantum dot structure is provided, the quantum dot structure comprising: a nanocrystalline core from a first semiconductor material, a nanocrystalline shell from a second semiconductor material on the nanocrystalline core, at least one encapsulation layer on the nanocrystalline shell, wherein functional groups are present within the at least one encapsulation layer and/or on the surface of the at least one encapsulation layer facing away from the nanocrystalline shell, the functional groups being able to chemically react in a reversible manner. Further, a method for producing a quantum dot structure and a light emitting device are provided.

Abstract: A conversion layer, a light emitting device and a method for producing a conversion layer are disclosed. In an embodiment a conversion layer includes light-converting nanocrystals, an encapsulation surrounding the light-converting nanocrystals and ligands bonded to a surface of the encapsulation, wherein encapsulated light-converting nanocrystals are crosslinked by the ligands.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure, a method for producing a semiconductor structure and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a semiconductor structure includes a plurality of discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and a plurality of discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles, wherein the discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and the discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles form an agglomerate.

Abstract: A quantum dot structure, a radiation conversion element and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a quantum dot structure includes an active region configured to emit radiation, a barrier region surrounding the active region and a trap region spaced apart from the active region, wherein a band edge of the trap region forms a trap configuration with respect to the barrier region for at least one type of charge carrier.

Abstract: A structure and a method for producing a structure are disclosed. In an embodiment a structure includes at least one semiconductor structure comprising at least one semiconductor nanocrystal and a high-density element for increasing a density of the structure, wherein a density of the high-density element is greater than a density of silica, and wherein the structure is configured to emit light.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure, a method for producing a semiconductor structure and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a semiconductor structure includes a plurality of discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and a plurality of discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles, wherein the discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and the discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles form an agglomerate.

Abstract: A structure may include a quantum structure and a barrier layer that may coat the quantum structure. The barrier layer may include aluminum and at least one material that is X1, X2, Si, O, or combinations thereof where X1 and X2 are monovalent positively charged elements and/or divalent positively charged elements. In addition, an agglomerate, a conversion element, and a method of producing a structure are disclosed.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal structure may include a core, an inner absorption shell surrounding the core, at least one emission shell surrounding the inner absorption shell, and an outer absorption shell surrounding the emission shell(s). The core may include a different material than the optional inner absorption shell and/or the outer absorption shell. The core may be less absorbent to electromagnetic radiation as compared to the optional inner absorption shell and/or the outer absorption shell. An optoelectronic device may include the semiconductor nanocrystal structure.

Abstract: A structure and a method for producing a structure are disclosed. In an embodiment a structure includes at least one semiconductor structure comprising at least one semiconductor nanocrystal and a high-density element for increasing a density of the structure, wherein a density of the high-density element is greater than a density of silica, and wherein the structure is configured to emit light.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal structure may include a core, an inner absorption shell surrounding the core, at least one emission shell surrounding the inner absorption shell, and an outer absorption shell surrounding the emission shell(s). The core may include a different material than the optional inner absorption shell and/or the outer absorption shell. The core may be less absorbent to electromagnetic radiation as compared to the optional inner absorption shell and/or the outer absorption shell. An optoelectronic device may include the semiconductor nanocrystal structure.

Abstract: A structure may include a quantum structure and a barrier layer that may coat the quantum structure. The barrier layer may include aluminum and at least one material that is X1, X2, Si, O, or combinations thereof where X1 and X2 are monovalent positively charged elements and/or divalent positively charged elements. In addition, an agglomerate, a conversion element, and a method of producing a structure are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are conjugates comprising a biomolecule linked to a label that have biological activity and are useful in a wide variety of biological applications. For example, provided herein are polymerase-nanoparticle conjugates including a polymerase linked to a nanoparticle, wherein the conjugate has polymerase activity. Such conjugates can exhibit reduced aggregation and improved stochiometries wherein the average biomolecule:nanoparticle ratio approaches or equals 1:1. Also disclosed herein are improved methods for preparing such conjugates, and methods and systems for using such conjugates in biological applications such as nucleotide incorporation, primer extension and single molecule sequencing.

Abstract: A conversion layer, a light emitting device and a method for producing a conversion layer are disclosed. In an embodiment a conversion layer includes light-converting nanocrystals, an encapsulation surrounding the light-converting nanocrystals and ligands bonded to a surface of the encapsulation, wherein encapsulated light-converting nanocrystals are crosslinked by the ligands.

Abstract: A quantum dot structure, a radiation conversion element and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a quantum dot structure includes an active region configured to emit radiation, a barrier region surrounding the active region and a trap region spaced apart from the active region, wherein a band edge of the trap region forms a trap configuration with respect to the barrier region for at least one type of charge carrier.

Abstract: A quantum dot structure and a method for producing a quantum dot structure are disclosed. In an embodiment the quantum dot structure includes a core comprising a III-V-compound semiconductor material, an intermediate region comprising a III-V-compound semiconductor material at least partially surrounding the core, a shell comprising a III-V-compound semiconductor material at least partially surrounding the core and the intermediate region and a passivation region comprising a II-VI-compound semiconductor material at least partially surrounding the shell.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure, a method for producing a semiconductor structure and a light emitting device are disclosed. In an embodiment a semiconductor structure includes a plurality of discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and a plurality of discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles, wherein the discrete encapsulated semiconductor nanoparticles and the discrete semiconductor free nanoparticles form an agglomerate.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a connected network of oxide-coated semiconductor structure, comprising: preparing a first solution comprising a nanocrystalline material and a first solvent; preparing a second solution comprising a surfactant and a second solvent; adding the first solution and a bifunctional linker to the second solution, thereby preparing a third solution; adding a catalyst, water and a silicate to the third solution; thereby preparing a connected network of oxide-coated semiconductor structure; wherein the ratio of the water to surfactant is more than 3.5. Furthermore, an oxide-coated semiconductor structure and a light source comprising an oxide-coated semiconductor structure are described herein.

Abstract: A population of bright and stable nanocrystals is provided. The nanocrystals include a semiconductor core and a thick semiconductor shell and can exhibit high extinction coefficients, high quantum yields, and limited or no detectable blinking.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a light-emitting device having a light-emitting diode and a plurality of semiconductor structures are disclosed. In an embodiment, the semiconductor structure includes an elongated seed particle including a first semiconductor material, wherein the seed particle has an aspect ratio of greater than 2.0, and wherein the semiconductor structure is part of or forms a quantum dot.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a light-emitting device having a light-emitting diode and a plurality of semiconductor structures are disclosed. In an embodiment, the semiconductor structure includes an elongated seed particle including a first semiconductor material, wherein the seed particle has an aspect ratio of greater than 2.0, and wherein the semiconductor structure is part of or forms a quantum dot.