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Synthesis, Optical Properties and Stabilization of ZnS Quantum Dots by Polymeric Matrices

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ZnS QDs were synthesized by chemical co precipitation method and then embedded in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with different concentrations of ZnS. The samples of ZnS/PVA were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. The XRD study showed that the crystallite size was around 9 nm. UV/VIS optical spectroscopy studies were used to determine the energy band gap of ZnS/PVA nanoparticles films against the increase of concentration. The photo stability of QDs ZnS/PVA composites are highlighted. The photo stability rate was enhanced to 48% after 420 min for UV–VIS irradiation. The nanocomposite ZnS/PVA has the optimum properties as a proper candidate for flat panel display, LED and solar collector.

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  1. Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt

    A. F. Mansour, M. A. Abdo & G. M. Agag

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Mansour, A.F., Abdo, M.A., Maged, F.A. et al. Synthesis, Optical Properties and Stabilization of ZnS Quantum Dots by Polymeric Matrices. J Inorg Organomet Polym 31, 1443–1450 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10904-021-01884-8

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