We developed a novel and easy encapsulation method for quantum dots (QDs) using a partially oxidized semi-crystalline polymeric material which forms a micron-sized granule with a multi-lamellar structure from a dilute solution. The QDs were highly dispersed in the granule in such a way that they were adsorbed on the lamella with ∼12 nm spacing followed by lamellar stacking. The QDs were heavily loaded into the granule to 16.7 wt% without aggregation, a process which took only a few minutes. We found that the quantum yield of the QDs was not degraded after the encapsulation. The encapsulated QD-silicone composite exhibited excellent long-term photo- and thermal stability with its initial photoluminescence intensity maintained after blue LED light radiation for 67 days and storage at 85 °C and 85% relative humidity for 119 days.

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We developed a novel method preparing nonspherical hollow silica particles (HSP) using a micron-sized granule self-assembled from partially oxidized PE wax. The morphology of the granule was closely investigated in terms of concentration and acid value of PE wax and cooling rate. Due to the oxidized unit in PE wax, magnetic nanoparticle was incorporated into the granule during the self-assembly, and silica was coated on the granule surface via the self-assembly. Silica-coating condition was studied by varying water content and reaction time. After the PE wax was removed by calcination, nonspherical HSP or magnetic HSP was obtained. This cost-effective HSP is expected to be useful for practical applications.