Quantum dot emitters integrated with smart peptides

Abstract

Semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots find a wide range of device applications such as solar cells [1], white LEDs [2], modulators [3] as well as life science applications such as labeling [4] and imaging [5]. Especially in device applications, specific and targeted self-assembly of quantum dot emitters is of critical importance in terms of the device efficiency and the ability to design devices at molecular scales.