Abstract
In this study, we proposed a hybridization method for polymer and quantum dots (QDs) by directly forming QDs in polymer gel; this method was completely different from conventional methods such as mixing and encapsulation. QDs were fabricated by reacting metal ions in solution with sulfide ions adsorbed in a gel made from poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) (PDADMAC), a cationic polymer. CdS and Ag2S QDs were successfully fabricated in PDADMAC gel for in situ synthesis, and visible light (534 nm) and NIR (1070 nm) emissions were observed in PDADMAC gel containing CdS and Ag2S QDs, respectively. We also discussed the formation mechanism of QDs in the gel considering the mesh size of polymer networks in PDADMAC gel.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
