CdTe quantum dots obtained by using colloidal self-assemblies as templates

Quantum dots are of interest because of their unique size-dependent electro nic properties. In particular, CdTe has attracted special attention because of its large exciton Bohr diameter. In this communication two new room-tem perature, soft-chemical procedures are described for the preparation of CdT e quantum dots. The size and photoluminescence properties of the particles were also investigated, the two preparations being found to give particles with different optical properties, even when the particles are the same siz e.