Preparation and photoluminescence of SiO₂-CdTe multilayer film by layer-by-layer self-assembly

Influence of Zn 2+ doping on the crystal structure and optical–electrical properties of CdTe thin films

“…Most of the well-known synthesis methods in present time need higher temperatures and strict inert ambient. Well dispersed CdTe QDs can be deposited by atomic layer epitaxy [20], electron beam evaporation [21], laser ablation [22], thermal evaporation [23], molecular beam epitaxy [24], metal organic chemical vapor deposition [25] and sputtering [26], spin-coating [27], and atomic layer-by-layer [28] methods. Most of their synthetic methods with pyrophoric organometallic precursors include Cd(CH 3 ) 2 as a reactant, which is harmful and dangerous to handle [29].…”