biocompatibility, and excellent optoelectronic properties such as convenient emission tunability, high stability, and color purity. Among them, cadmiumbased (Cd-based) [1,2] and lead-based (Pb-based) [5,11] QDs have been studied a lot and much progress has been obtained over the past few decades. However, their toxicity limits further application in many fields. Indium phosphide (InP) QDs with wide emission range and no toxicity are promising alternative emitting material, rapidly acquiring extensive research, but it is still a great challenge to obtain highquality InP QDs. [15][16][17][18] To date, considerable research has focused on growth kinetics and synthetic strategies of InP QDs. [19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Apart from the common method where indium acetate and tris(trimethylsilyl)phosphine ((TMS) 3 P) are utilized, indium halide is widely employed in the preparation of InP/ ZnS QDs combining with zinc halide and amino phosphine recently owing to its low cost and safety. As has been reported, halide plays a critical role in its nucleation and surface chemistry. Hens et al. [26] reported the synthesis of InP/ZnS QDs with green and red emission tuning by halogen ions owing to their different steric hindrance effects. Considering the slow surface reaction rates of iodideThe ORCID identification number(s) for the author(s) of this article can be found under
Lewis bases with strong electron delocalization can affect the chemical equilibrium of the system. Therefore, the R-NH3+ and R–C≡C–COO− prefer to coordinate with NPLs, passivating the surface defects and improving the stability of crystals.
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