Which consequence results when orbital hybridization mismatches within semiconductor nanocrystals?

💡 Explanation

When orbital hybridization is mismatched, increased surface defects act as non-radiative recombination centers, because these defects quench excited state energy via non-radiative pathways rather than photon emission via the exciton recombination mechanism. Therefore, luminescence decreases rather than increases or changes in thermal/mechanical properties.

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