Abstract
We examine conversion of magic-sized CdSe clusters (MSCs) into HgSe ones by means of Cd/Hg cation exchange. With this procedure Cd8Cd17– and Cd32–selenide clusters can be converted into corresponding Hg8–, Hg17– and Hg32–selenide ones. Upon cationic exchange MSCs behavior differs from that of bulkier counterparts – larger (2–3nm) quantum dots. Unlike CdSe colloidal quantum dots, magic-sized clusters are converted in fast and complete manner without a formation of intermediate mixed CdxHg1−x compounds that was established on the basis of optical absorption spectroscopy and chemical composition analysis. These assumptions were supported by DFT quantum chemical calculations performed for Cd8–, Cd17– and Hg8–, Hg17–selenide model clusters. Energies of experimental and calculated optical transitions were compared in order to prove the isostructural character of cationic substitution in magic-sized clusters.
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