| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1337333 | Polyhedron | 2015 | 9 Pages |
Zinc monocarboxyphenoxy and tetracarboxyphenoxy phthalocyanines were covalently linked with three different sizes of glutathione capped core/shell/shell {CdTe/CdS/ZnS(4.2), CdTe/CdS/ZnS(5.1) and CdTe/CdS/ZnS(6.7)}; a core shell {CdTe/CdS(3.1)} and core {CdTe(2.4)} quantum dots. The physicochemical behavior and Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET) processes of the nanohybrids were investigated. The highest FRET efficiency was observed with CdTe/CdS/ZnS(6.7) nanohybrids with 98% and the least efficiency was observed with CdTe(2.4) nanohybrids with 85%. The CdTe/CdS/ZnS(6.7) also showed the best physicochemical behavior. These good physicochemical properties make the synthesized nanohybrids viable photosensitizers.
Graphical abstractZinc monocarboxyphenoxy and tetracarboxyphenoxy phthalocyanines were covalently linked CdTe/CdS/ZnS, CdTe/CdS or CdTe quantum dots with improved physicochemical properties.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
