Quantum Dot Nanoarrays: Self-Assembly With Single-Particle Control and Resolution

1. J. Abramson¹, 
2. M. Palma^1,2,*, 
3. S. J. Wind², 
4. J. Hone^1,*

Article first published online: 19 MAR 2012

DOI: 10.1002/adma.201104216

The develpoment of a highly selective immobilization strategy for the self-assembly of quantum dots (QDs) from solution on lithographically defined, biochemically functionalized metal nanopatterns is presented. Nanosale control is achieved for the formation of predominantly single-particle structures consisting of a QD coupled to a metal nanoparticle, and assembled into an ordered nanoarray.