Abstract: The invention is in the field of nanostructure synthesis. Provided are highly luminescent core/shell nanostructures with zinc fluoride and zinc acetate bound to their surface. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructures, and devices comprising the nanostructures.

Abstract: Disclosed are films comprising Ag, In, Ga, and S (AIGS) nanostructures and at least one ligand bound to the nanostructures. In some embodiment, the AIGS nanostructures have a photon conversion efficiency of greater than 32% and a peak wavelength emission of 480-545 nm. In some embodiments, the nanostructures have an emission spectrum with a FWHM of 24-38 nm.

Abstract: Quantum dots and methods of making quantum dots are described. A method begins with forming quantum dots having a core-shell structure with a plurality of ligands on the shell structure. The method includes exchanging the plurality of ligands with a plurality of second ligands. The plurality of second ligands have a weaker binding affinity to the shell structure than the plurality of first ligands. The plurality of second ligands are then exchanged with hydrolyzed alkoxysilane to form a monolayer of hydrolyzed alkoxysilane on a surface of the shell structure. The method includes forming a barrier layer around the shell structure by using the hydrolyzed alkoxysilane as a nucleation center.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of nanotechnology. The disclosure provides nanostructure compositions comprising (a) at least one population of nanostructures; (b) at least one metal halide bound to the surface of the nanostructures; and (c) at least one metal carboxylate bound to the surface of the nanostructures. The nanostructure compositions have high quantum yield, narrow emission peak width, tunable emission wavelength, and colloidal stability. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructure compositions. And, nanostructure films and molded articles comprising the nanostructure compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of nanostructure synthesis. Provided are highly luminescent core/shell nanostructures with zinc fluoride and zinc acetate bound to their surface. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructures, and devices comprising the nanostructures.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of nanotechnology. The disclosure provides nanostructure compositions comprising (a) at least one population of nanostructures; (b) at least one metal halide bound to the surface of the nanostructures; and (c) at least one metal carboxylate bound to the surface of the nanostructures. The nanostructure compositions have high quantum yield, narrow emission peak width, tunable emission wavelength, and colloidal stability. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructure compositions. And, nanostructure films and molded articles comprising the nanostructure compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are films comprising Ag, In, Ga, and S (AIGS) nanostructures and at least one ligand bound to the nanostructures. In some embodiment, the AIGS nanostructures have a photon conversion efficiency of greater than 32% and a peak wavelength emission of 480-545 nm. In some embodiments, the nanostructures have an emission spectrum with a FWHM of 24-38 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are films comprising Ag, In, Ga, and S (AIGS) nanostructures and at least one ligand bound to the nanostructures. In some embodiment, the AIGS nanostructures have a photon conversion efficiency of greater than 32% and a peak wavelength emission of 480-545 nm. In some embodiments, the nanostructures have an emission spectrum with a FWHM of 24-38 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are films comprising Ag, In, Ga, and S (AIGS) nanostructures and at least one ligand bound to the nanostructures. In some embodiment, the AIGS nanostructures have a photon conversion efficiency of greater than 32% and a peak wavelength emission of 480-545 nm. In some embodiments, the nanostructures have an emission spectrum with a FWHM of 24-38 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed are stable films comprising Ag, In, Ga, and S (AIGS) nanostructures, or more one metal alkoxides, one or more metal alkoxide hydrolysis products, one or more metal halides, one or more metal halide hydrolysis products, one or more organometallic compounds, or one or more organometallic hydrolysis products, or combinations thereof, and at least one ligand bound to the nanostructures. In some embodiments, the AIGS nanostructures have a photon conversion efficiency of greater than 32% and a peak wavelength emission of 480-545 nm. In some embodiments, the nanostructures have an emission spectrum with a FWHM of 24-38 nm. In some embodiments, the nanostructures have a photon conversion efficiency (PCE) of at least 30% after being stored for 24 hours under yellow light and air storage conditions.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of nanostructure synthesis. Provided are highly luminescent nanostructures, particularly highly luminescent quantum dots, comprising a nanocrystal core/shell and a thin metal oxide on the outer shell of the nanostructure. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructures, and devices comprising the nanostructures.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly luminescent nanostructures with strong blue light absorbance, particularly core/shell nanostructures comprising an In(1-x)GaxP core and ZnSe and/or ZnS shell layers, wherein 0<x<1. The invention also relates to methods of producing such nanostructures.

Abstract: Quantum dots and methods of making quantum dots are described. A method begins with forming quantum dots having a core-shell structure with a plurality of ligands on the shell structure. The method includes exchanging the plurality of ligands with a plurality of second ligands. The plurality of second ligands have a weaker binding affinity to the shell structure than the plurality of first ligands. The plurality of second ligands are then exchanged with hydrolyzed alkoxysilane to form a monolayer of hydrolyzed alkoxysilane on a surface of the shell structure. The method includes forming a barrier layer around the shell structure by using the hydrolyzed alkoxysilane as a nucleation center.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of nanostructure synthesis. Provided are highly luminescent core/shell nanostructures with zinc fluoride and zinc acetate bound to their surface. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructures, and devices comprising the nanostructures.

Abstract: Quantum dots and methods of making quantum dots are described. A method begins with forming quantum dots having a core-shell structure with a plurality of ligands on the shell structure. The method includes exchanging the plurality of ligands with a plurality of second ligands. The plurality of second ligands have a weaker binding affinity to the shell structure than the plurality of first ligands. The plurality of second ligands are then exchanged with hydrolyzed alkoxysilane to form a monolayer of hydrolyzed alkoxysilane on a surface of the shell structure. The method includes forming a barrier layer around the shell structure by using the hydrolyzed alkoxysilane as a nucleation center.

Abstract: The invention relates to highly luminescent nanostructures with strong blue light absorbance, particularly core/shell nanostructures comprising an In(1-x)GaxP core and ZnSe and/or ZnS shell layers, wherein 0<x<1. The invention also relates to methods of producing such nanostructures.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of nanotechnology. The disclosure provides methods of preparing nanostructures using in situ prepared zinc dioleate and/or a metal halide. The nanostructures have high quantum yield, narrow emission peak width, tunable emission wavelength, and colloidal stability. Also provided are nanostructures prepared using the methods. And, nanostructure films and molded articles comprising the nanostructures are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure pertains to the field of nanotechnology. The disclosure provides nanostructure compositions comprising (a) at least one population of nanostructures; (b) at least one metal halide bound to the surface of the nanostructures; and (c) at least one metal carboxylate bound to the surface of the nanostructures. The nanostructure compositions have high quantum yield, narrow emission peak width, tunable emission wavelength, and colloidal stability. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructure compositions. And, nanostructure films and molded articles comprising the nanostructure compositions are also provided.

Abstract: The invention is in the field of nanostructure synthesis. Provided are highly luminescent nanostructures, particularly highly luminescent quantum dots, comprising a nanocrystal core and at least two thin shell layers. The nanostructures may have additional shell layers. Also provided are methods of preparing the nanostructures, films comprising the nanostructures, and devices comprising the nanostructures.

Abstract: Quantum dots and methods of making quantum dots are described. A method begins with forming quantum dots having a core-shell structure with a plurality of ligands on the shell structure. The method includes exchanging the plurality of ligands with a plurality of second ligands. The plurality of second ligands have a weaker binding affinity to the shell structure than the plurality of first ligands. The plurality of second ligands are then exchanged with hydrolyzed alkoxysilane to form a monolayer of hydrolyzed alkoxysilane on a surface of the shell structure. The method includes forming a barrier layer around the shell structure by using the hydrolyzed alkoxysilane as a nucleation center.