Heterogeneous Charge Transfer of Colloidal Nanocrystals in Ionic Liquids

Abstract

Riding the redox waves: Heterogeneous charge transfer from and to semiconductor nanocrystals is a prerequisite for almost every potential nanoelectronic device. The electronic properties of colloidal, hydrophobically ligated nanocrystals were directly measured in ionic liquids (see picture). It was possible to observe quantum-size effects and estimate the charge-transfer kinetics. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2267/2006/z500284_s.pdf or from the author. 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.