Nikolai Gaponik1
TU Dresden1
In this talk, I will discuss how the embedding of colloidal nanocrystals into polymer matrices can be governed by the proper choice of ligands. The ligands can be designed to contain specific polymer or oligomer chains providing direct and unlimited compatibility with desired polymers. The specially designed ligands may not only improve colloidal stability, but also influence the crystallinity of the inorganic colloidal nanoparticles and their composition. Combination of various polymers as co-ligands or the application of custom-designed co-polymers are also powerful tools for controlling the nanoparticle processability. The designed nanoparticle/polymer hybrids can be processed in the form of inks for printing and spraying, in the form of solutions suitable for shaping and casting and as functional bulk solids. Their potential for the applications in the solid-state-lighting, display technologies and photovoltaics will be demonstrated.