Catechols as ligands for CdSe–ZnS quantum dots

What is it about?

We found that ligands containing a catechol group can be used as ligands for quantum dots. They have a strong impact (lowering) on the luminescence of these particles, which can be used as a sensing tool.

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Why is it important?

- catechols are great anchoring groups for quantum dots - they influence the luminescence strongly, since they trap electrons responsible for the luminescence