| abstract |
A composite is provided, comprising a matrix material and a plurality of semiconductor structures cross-linked with, polarity bound by, or tethered to the matrix material, each semiconductor structure comprising: na nanocrystalline core comprising a first semiconductor material; na nanocrystalline shell comprising a second, different, semiconductor material at least partially surrounding the nanocrystalline core; and nan insulator layer encapsulating the nanocrystalline shell and core. n Further, a method of fabricating a composite is provided. |