Encapsulation of quantum dots in supramolecular systems based on amphiphilic compounds and polyelectrolytes
- Authors: Gaynanova G.A.1,2, Vasilieva E.A.1,2, Bekmukhametova A.M.2, Nizameev I.R.1,2, Kadirov M.K.1,2, Zakharova L.Y.1,2, Konovalov A.I.1
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Affiliations:
- A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences
- Kazan National Research Technological University
- Issue: Vol 65, No 1 (2016)
- Pages: 151-157
- Section: Full Articles
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1066-5285/article/view/236857
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11172-016-1277-3
- ID: 236857
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Abstract
Supramolecular nanocontainers based on monocationic and gemini surfactants and oppositely charged polyelectrolytes (polyacrylic acid, polyethyleneimine) for the stabilization and enhancement of solubility of hydrophobic quantum dots CdSe/ZnS were formed. The size (from 2 to 70 nm depending on the type of nanocontainers) and shape of aggregates containing quantum dots were determined by transmission electron microscopy. It was shown that the nature of the stabilizing agent influences the morphology of aggregates. The increase in photostability of quantum dots in micellar solutions of gemini surfactants and the possibility of their preservation in the polyelectrolyte capsules are identified.
About the authors
G. A. Gaynanova
A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences; Kazan National Research Technological University
Author for correspondence.
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 8 ul. Akad. Arbuzova, Kazan, 420088; 68 ul. K. Marksa, Kazan, 420015
E. A. Vasilieva
A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences; Kazan National Research Technological University
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 8 ul. Akad. Arbuzova, Kazan, 420088; 68 ul. K. Marksa, Kazan, 420015
A. M. Bekmukhametova
Kazan National Research Technological University
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 68 ul. K. Marksa, Kazan, 420015
I. R. Nizameev
A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences; Kazan National Research Technological University
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 8 ul. Akad. Arbuzova, Kazan, 420088; 68 ul. K. Marksa, Kazan, 420015
M. K. Kadirov
A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences; Kazan National Research Technological University
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 8 ul. Akad. Arbuzova, Kazan, 420088; 68 ul. K. Marksa, Kazan, 420015
L. Ya. Zakharova
A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences; Kazan National Research Technological University
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 8 ul. Akad. Arbuzova, Kazan, 420088; 68 ul. K. Marksa, Kazan, 420015
A. I. Konovalov
A. E. Arbuzov Institute of Organic and Physical Chemistry, Kazan Scientific Center, Russian Academy of Sciences
Email: ggulnara@bk.ru
Russian Federation, 8 ul. Akad. Arbuzova, Kazan, 420088