title: New synthetic routes for quantum dots.
abstract: Various methods for the synthesis of quantum dots of compound semiconductors are discussed. Emphasis is placed on methods involving the decomposition of chalcogenide-containing precursors in tri-n-octylphosphine oxide. The use of simple coordination complexes can avoid the use of pyrophoric precursors. Approaches based on melts or the use of imino-bisdichalcogeno-diphosphinates are also discussed. These routes may be suitable for the production of large quantities of quantum dots.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Materials Science Centre and Department of Chemistry, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Crouch
authors.forename: Sebastian
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Norager
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: O'Brien
authors.forename: Jin-Ho
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Park
authors.forename: Nigel
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Pickett