FRET-LEDs involving colloidal quantum dot nanophosphors
Date
2010
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Source Title
Journal of Light Emitting Diodes
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1930-7772
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Webcom Communications
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2
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1 - 5
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English
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Abstract
Semiconductor nanocrystal quantum dots (NQD) with their narrow and tuneable emission are promising candidates to serve as color convertors integrated on light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The use of nonradiative energy transfer, also known as Förster-type resonance energy transfer (FRET), in such NQD nanophosphors provides additional benefits for color-conversion in solid state lighting. In this paper we discuss these NQD-integrated FRET-LEDs for lighting applications.