Graphite oxide-dispersed CdTe quantum dots nanocomposite for flexible display luminescent membranes

A quantum dot (QD) dispersant material was prepared using graphite oxide (GO). Luminescent films were prepared using polyvinyl alcohol as the polymer matrix. First, water-soluble CdTe QDs were prepared by wet chemistry and GO was synthesized using a modified Hummers method. X-Ray diffraction tests showed that the GO reflection peak [001] was 11.9°, which indicates that the d-spacing is 0.7431 nm; atomic force microscopy showed a GO thickness of 200 nm. Fourier transform infrared spectra showed vibrations at 1624 cm −1 for the carbonyl groups, and 3260 cm −1 for the GO samples; the -C–O vibration was at 1320 cm −1 and -COOH, −OH vibrations were at 950 cm −1 . Fluorescent tests showed that pH had an impact on the QD colloidal stability. GO was neutralized before use as the host media for the GO/QDs nanocomposite. The results proved that the resultant nanocomposite is promising for use in brightness enhancement films in flexible displays.