2.2 Complexes from Colloidal Semiconductor Quantum
Dots and Organic Dye Molecules
Inorganic–organic hybrid materials composed of colloidal semiconductor
nanocrystals or QDs and π-conjugated organic dyes are being increasing considered
for optoelectronics and sensing applications [39–41]. The surface chemistry of the
QDs is a crucial issue here because the dye molecules have to be attached to the QD
surface by appropriate functional ligands. In an early attempt, it was found that the
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