Changes in the Optical Properties of CdSTe QDs in Artificial Seawater and Accumulation in .

The key to the success of quantum dots (QDs) within industrial applications is their optical properties. The broad applications of QDs emission wavelengths based on the crystal size can change when they are exposed to different environments like seawater. CdSTe QDs were synthesized in a microwave system at 60, 120, 150, and 180 °C producing different crystal sizes that fluoresce blue (510nm), green (538nm), yellow (566 nm), and red (636nm), respectively.