Low-temperature synthetic method for size-controlled CdSe nanocrystals: utilization of boron selenide

Chem Commun (Camb). 2004 Oct 21:(20):2298-9. doi: 10.1039/b408702j. Epub 2004 Sep 1.

Abstract

By employing B(2)Se(3) as a selenium source, we demonstrate that at reaction temperatures as low as 60 [degree]C, relatively monodisperse, fluorescent CdSe nanocrystals can be conveniently prepared in various sizes selected from 2 to 13 nm.