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ReviewNature protocols2026

Preparation of homogeneous ZnSeTeS quantum dots.

Fan Cao, Sheng Wang, Zhixin Chen, Shizheng Zhang, Qianqian Wu, Jiaqi Zhang, Xuyong Yang

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Fan Cao *Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Sheng Wang *Key Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Zhixin ChenKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Shizheng ZhangKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.
Qianqian WuKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. qianqianwu@shu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-5361-2959
Jiaqi ZhangState Key Laboratory of Integrated Optoelectronics, Key Laboratory of Automobile Materials of MOE, School of Materials Science and Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China. zhangjiaqi@jlu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7999-8330
Xuyong YangKey Laboratory of Advanced Display and System Applications of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China. yangxy@shu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3597-1491

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National Natural Science Foundation of China (National Science Foundation of China) T2525035
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Abstract

Quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation display owing to their exceptional optoelectronic properties. However, despite substantial advancements in QD synthesis, the blue-emitting QDs, especially heavy-metal-free blue ones, still underperform compared with their red and green counterparts. ZnSeTe QDs offer a viable ecofriendly alternative for blue emissions, but their performance is limited by spectrum broadening (linewidth >20 nm) and structural instability. These issues stem from compositional inhomogeneity, which is primarily induced by Te aggregation during synthesis. Recently, we realized the synthesis of homogeneous quaternary-alloyed ZnSeTeS QDs through a synergistic strategy of reactivity modulation and isoelectronic control. This Protocol enables precise bandgap tuning in the blue spectral region (450-475 nm) by controlling the Te ratio, while ensuring high color purity and stability of QDs. Furthermore, the as-prepared ZnSeTeS QDs exhibit outstanding electroluminescence performance, with a peak external quantum efficiency of 24.7% and half-life of 29,600 h at 100 cd cm

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NanotechnologyQuantum DotsTelluriumZinc CompoundsSulfidesSulfidesTelluriumZinc Compoundszinc sulfide

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