Insights into the Energy Levels of Semiconductor Nanocrystals by a Dopant Approach

Abstract

Energy levels of semiconductor NCs are vital important for rational design of the nanodevices fabricated by using the NCs as building blocks. An approach for determining the energy levels was developed by introduction of transition-metal ions as dopants. The difference in the energy levels of the NCs with different composition, sizes, and shapes could be clearly revealed by such an approach. CB=conduction band, VB=valence band. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.