We introduce white light generation using CdSe/ZnS core–shell nanocrystals of single,
dual, triple and quadruple combinations hybridized with InGaN/GaN LEDs.
Such hybridization of different nanocrystal combinations provides the ability to
conveniently adjust white light parameters including the tristimulus coordinates
(x,y), correlated colour
temperature (Tc) and
colour rending index (Ra). We present the design, growth, fabrication and characterization of our white
hybrid nanocrystal-LEDs that incorporate combinations of (1) yellow nanocrystals
(λPL = 580 nm) on a
blue LED (λEL = 440 nm) with (x,y) = (0.37,0.25), Tc = 2692 K and
Ra = 14.69; (2) cyan and red
nanocrystals (λPL = 500 and
620 nm) on a blue LED (λEL = 440 nm) with (x,y) = (0.37,0.28), Tc = 3246 K and
Ra = 19.65; (3) green, yellow and red
nanocrystals (λPL = 540, 580 and
620 nm) on a blue LED (λEL = 452 nm) with (x,y) = (0.30,0.28), Tc = 7521 K
and Ra = 40.95; and (4) cyan, green, yellow and red nanocrystals
(λPL = 500, 540, 580 and 620 nm)
on a blue LED (λEL = 452 nm) with (x,y) = (0.24,0.33), Tc = 11 171 K
and Ra = 71.07. These hybrid white light sources hold promise for future lighting and display applications
with their highly adjustable properties.