Quantum Dots: Emerging Materials for Versatile Applications

Quantum dots: Emerging materials for versatile applications is an introduction to the fundamentals and important advances of research of this important category of semiconductor nanostructured materials. After a brief review of relevant nanotechnology concepts and the unique properties of nanomaterials, the book describes the fundamentals of quantum dots with definitions of the primary classifications of quantum dots. There is an emphasis on practical considerations of the commercial translation of quantum dots such as their toxicity, stability, and disposal. Moreover, the book focuses on a review of the advances in research in emerging quantum dot materials along with the latest innovations in materials design and fabrication methods.   Quantum Dots is suitable for materials scientists and engineers in academia or industry R&D who are looking for an introduction to this research topic or a key reference on the latest advances and applications.   Introduces the primary classifications, properties, synthesis, characterization and fabrication strategies of quantum dots Reviews the latest applications of quantum dots for LEDs, displays, energy storage devices, photovoltaic cells, medicine, and more Discusses the practical barriers to commercial translation of quantum dots, including toxicity, stability, and their safe disposal INDICE: Section I: Basic fundamentals, Synthesis and Characterization 1. Introduction to nanomaterials 2. Quantum Dots: A Brief review 3. Quantum dots synthesis for photovoltaic cells 4. Quantum confinement effects and feasible mechanisms of multi-color emitting afterglow nanophosphors 5. Quantum Dot Displays: Group II-VI Compound Materials and Technology Section II: Quantum dots: Applications and prospectives 6. Quantum Dots Based Solar Cells: Futuristic Green Technology to Accomplish the Energy Crisis 7. Perovskite quantum dots 8. Fabrication and Applications of quantum dots made using Anodic Aluminum Oxide template 9. Synthesis, structural properties and applications of CdS quantum dot 10. CdSe and Ag2S Quantum dots 11. Synthesis, characterization and applications of luminescent semiconductor quantum 12. Applications of Quantum Dots in Light Emitting Devices 13. Functionalization of Carbon and graphene quantum dots 14. Application of quantum dots in energy conversion and storage devices 15. Quantum Dots: Chemical Applications 16. Quantum Dots: Catalysis Applications 17. Bio applications of quantum dots 18. Quantum Dots: Novel Approach for Biological Imaging 19. Quantum Dots based security ink and fluorescent flexible films: Preparation, characterization and applications to multiple anti-counterfeiting and cell imaging 20. Fluorescent quantum dots as a labeling agent in effective detection of latent fingerprints on various surfaces 21. Sustainability, recycling and life time issues of quantum dots

• ISBN: 978-0-323-85278-4
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 450
• Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2023
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés