Effect of CdSe/ZnS quantum dots dispersion in silicone based polymeric fluids

We report the dispersion effect of CdSe/ZnS core/shell quantum dots in various organo-functional inorganic polymeric fluids. The study of structural and optical properties showed that the morphology and size of the quantum dots were seriously affected by the polymer matrix. Among various fluids the quantum dots show good dispersion in diphenyl silicon hydride fluid without affecting their morphology, size and optical properties. In addition, the diphenyl silicon hydride matrix acts as an excellent passivation layer for the QDs to maintain their individual properties. (C) 2014 Published by Elsevier B.V.