Introduction of CdSe/ZnS Quantum Dots into Liquid Crystalline Matrix

Abstract

An important aspect of modern materials science, namely the possibility of combining inorganic nanoparticles and liquid crystals in composite materials is discussed. These systems make it possible to combine liquid crystal properties of matrix and luminescent properties of quantum dots. A five-component mixture consisting mainly of 4-cyanobiphenyl derivatives used as a matrix. The substitution of ligands formed during the synthesis of quantum dots with derivatives of organic acids is shown. Using two new optically active ligands, the chiralization of the nematic matrix was demonstrated by introducing quantum dots into it.