Synthesis of Quantum-Sized Semiconductors

Designed synthesis of quantum-sized semiconductors is of key importance to fully exploit their unique properties for various applications. However, the previous works on nanocrystal synthesis are usually based on trial-and-error approaches and the formation mechanism of nanocrystals has not been fully understood yet.

We will develop rational synthetic methods of quantum-sized semiconductors. To gain better understanding on these nanoscale dynamic processes, we are using the state-of-the-art characterization methods including in-situ/ex-situ spectroscopy and in-situ liquid phase electron microscopy.