Layer-by-layer quantum dot assemblies for the enhanced energy transfers and their applications toward efficient solar cells

Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters

Volumn 3, Issue 23, 2012, Pages 3442-3447

  Choi, Sukyung ^a   Jin, Ho ^a   Bang, Jiwon ^a   Kim, Sungjee ^a  

^a Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH)   (South Korea)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BI-LAYER; COMBINED EFFECT; EFFICIENT ENERGY TRANSFER; FAST ELECTRON TRANSFER; LAYER ASSEMBLY; LAYER-BY-LAYER ASSEMBLIES; LAYER-BY-LAYERS; PHOTOCONVERSION EFFICIENCY; QUANTUM DOT ASSEMBLIES; SURFACE LIGANDS; TIO;

ENERGY TRANSFER; SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM DOTS; SEMICONDUCTOR QUANTUM WELLS; SOLAR CELLS; TITANIUM DIOXIDE;

LIGANDS;

EID: 84870820116     PISSN: None     EISSN: 19487185     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1021/jz301579x     Document Type: Article

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