CuInS2/Zn S, 3 mg/mL, 10 mLProduct Type: Quantum dot material
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
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Manufacturer: Atomfair LLC
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
What is the emission wavelength range and excitation efficiency trade-off for CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots at 3 mg/mL in toluene?
The emission range is 650–710 nm under a fixed excitation of 460 nm, which is a standard blue-light pump. This narrow excitation window means that if your system requires excitation outside 460 nm, you may experience reduced photoluminescence efficiency. The source specifies only 460 nm excitation, so no alternative excitation wavelengths are provided for this configuration.
Can CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots at 3 mg/mL in toluene be directly integrated into aqueous-phase biological assays or polymer matrices?
No, this product is supplied in toluene and n-heptane solvents, which are non-polar organic solvents. Direct integration into aqueous biological assays or polar polymer matrices would require a phase-transfer or ligand-exchange step, as the source does not indicate any water-soluble surface functionalization. The solvent specification is explicitly toluene and n-heptane, so compatibility with hydrophilic environments is not guaranteed without additional processing.
What storage and handling precautions are required for CuInS2/ZnS quantum dots in toluene at 3 mg/mL?
The product is a dispersion in toluene and n-heptane, both volatile and flammable organic solvents. Storage must be in a sealed, inert atmosphere container away from ignition sources and light to prevent solvent evaporation and photo-degradation of the quantum dots. The source does not specify a shelf life or temperature range, so standard practice for colloidal quantum dots in organic solvents—cool, dark, dry storage—should be followed.
This CuInS2/ZnS quantum dot material at 3 mg/mL in 10 mL volume offers a narrow emission range of 650-710 nm under 460 nm excitation, suitable for luminescence-based assays, but requires careful solvent handling and storage due to toluene and n-heptane content.
Positive
- Tunable near-infrared emission: Emission range of 650-710 nm under 460 nm excitation enables use in deep-tissue imaging or multiplexed assays where visible fluorophores are inadequate.
- Pre-dispersed colloidal format: Supplied at 3 mg/mL in toluene/n-heptane, eliminating the need for in-house dispersion and reducing batch-to-batch variability in optical properties.
Trade-offs
- Volatile organic solvent handling: Toluene and n-heptane require fume hood use, proper waste disposal, and compatibility with downstream workflows; evaporation may alter concentration over time.
- Limited shelf life under ambient conditions: Quantum dot stability in organic solvents degrades with exposure to oxygen, moisture, or light, necessitating inert atmosphere storage and protection from photobleaching.
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