One‐Pot Synthesis of CdTe Nanocrystals and Shape Control of Luminescent CdTe–Cystine Nanocomposites

Taking shape: Highly fluorescent CdTe nanocrystals were obtained in a one-pot aqueous synthesis with air-stable Na2TeO3 as the Te source. Luminescent 1D nanowires (see confocal image) and 3D microhexagonal columns of CdTe–cystine nanocomposites were also prepared. The composites have the optical properties of the CdTe nanocrystals incorporated in the cystine matrices. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2296/2006/z500346_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.