Preparation of CdS nanocrystals within supramolecular self-assembled nanoreactors and their phase transfer behavior

Langmuir. 2008 Oct 21;24(20):11955-8. doi: 10.1021/la801952v. Epub 2008 Sep 17.

Abstract

A new strategy for the synthesis of CdS nanocrystals (NCs) within supramolecular self-assembly nanoreactors has been described. The self-assembly nanoreactors were readily constructed through the electrostatic interactions and ion pairs between palmitic acid and the terminal amine groups of hyperbranched polymer. In a chloroform/water two-phase system, aqueous Cd (2+) ions were spontaneously encapsulated into the cavities of self-assembly nanoreactors in chloroform. After reaction with S (2-) ions, the CdS NCs with high stability were obtained. By the addition of excess triethylamine, CdS NCs formed in the self-assembly nanoreactors were transferred from organic phase into aqueous phase. After dialysis and rotorary evaporation, aqueous CdS NCs could be redispersed into chloroform solution containing palmitic acid.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cadmium / chemistry
  • Cadmium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Chloroform / chemistry
  • Ethylamines / chemistry
  • Ions*
  • Metal Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Micelles
  • Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
  • Nanoparticles / chemistry*
  • Nanotechnology / methods
  • Palmitic Acid / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry
  • Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared / methods
  • Static Electricity
  • Sulfides / chemistry*
  • Sulfur / chemistry

Substances

  • Cadmium Compounds
  • Ethylamines
  • Ions
  • Micelles
  • Polymers
  • Sulfides
  • Cadmium
  • cadmium sulfide
  • Palmitic Acid
  • Sulfur
  • Chloroform
  • triethylamine