Quantum dots and their potential applications: Nanoco - the story of a still nascent company

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. O'Brien
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Potential Applications

scholarly journals Synthesis and Characterization of Polyvinylpyrrolidone-Modified ZnO Quantum Dots and Their In Vitro Photodynamic Tumor Suppressive Action

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (15) ◽  
pp. 8106
Author(s):  
Tianming Song ◽  
Yawei Qu ◽  
Zhe Ren ◽  
Shuang Yu ◽  
Mingjian Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Photodynamic Therapy ◽  
Inhibitory Effect ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
In Vivo Experiments ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Zno Quantum Dots ◽  
Zno Qds

Despite the numerous available treatments for cancer, many patients succumb to side effects and reoccurrence. Zinc oxide (ZnO) quantum dots (QDs) are inexpensive inorganic nanomaterials with potential applications in photodynamic therapy. To verify the photoluminescence of ZnO QDs and determine their inhibitory effect on tumors, we synthesized and characterized ZnO QDs modified with polyvinylpyrrolidone. The photoluminescent properties and reactive oxygen species levels of these ZnO/PVP QDs were also measured. Finally, in vitro and in vivo experiments were performed to test their photodynamic therapeutic effects in SW480 cancer cells and female nude mice. Our results indicate that the ZnO QDs had good photoluminescence and exerted an obvious inhibitory effect on SW480 tumor cells. These findings illustrate the potential applications of ZnO QDs in the fields of photoluminescence and photodynamic therapy.

Intense multi-state visible absorption and full-color luminescence of nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots for blue-light-excitable solid-state-lighting

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (38) ◽  
pp. 9027-9035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daqin Chen ◽  
Weiwei Wu ◽  
Yongjun Yuan ◽  
Yang Zhou ◽  
Zhongyi Wan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Solid State Lighting ◽  
Visible Absorption ◽  
Nitrogen Doped ◽  
Full Color ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Doped Carbon Dots ◽  
Nitrogen Doped Carbon

Nitrogen-doped carbon dots with multi-state visible absorption and full-color blue/yellow/red emissions are synthesized, and show potential applications in solid-state-lighting.

A Nanoscale Adventure with Silicon: Synthesis, Surface Chemistry, and other Surprises

2015 ◽  
Vol 242 ◽  
pp. 383-390
Author(s):  
Md Hosnay Mobarok ◽  
Tapas K. Purkait ◽  
Jonathan G.C. Veinot
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Properties ◽  
Surface Chemistry ◽  
Research Group ◽  
Size Dependent ◽  
Earth Abundant ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Si Quantum Dots

The preparation and surface chemistry Si quantum dots (SiQDs) are currently an intense focus of research because of their size dependent optical properties and many potential applications. SiQDs offer several advantages over other quantum dots; Si is earth abundant, non-toxic and biocompatible. This account briefly highlights recent advancements made by our research group related to the synthesis, functionalization, surface dependent optical properties and applications of SiQDs.

scholarly journals A Dynamic Flow 3-D Solar Energy Cell and Process

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
James Bushong
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Porous Metal ◽  
Colloidal Quantum Dots ◽  
Solar Photovoltaic ◽  
Solar Panels ◽  
Governing Equations ◽  
Dynamic Flow ◽  
Related Field ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Engineering Physics

This paper proposed a 4-dimensional approach to solar photovoltaic energy, featuring a 3-D porous metal cell with a continuous flow of photovoltaic fluids (e.g. Colloidal Quantum Dots or perovskites) traversing throughout. Rationale and proposed governing equations indicate that significantly more power per unit 2-D panel area could be achieved, offering a method of de facto overcoming power limitations such as Shockley-Queisser and recombination in conventional 2-D passive solar panels. The main goal is to initiate thought and collaboration with experts in electrical engineering, physics, colloidal quantum dots, perovskites, capacitors/batteries, and any other related field that could help this approach become a commercial reality if there is a market fit. Potential applications include those where maximum solar power is desired yet space is limited- such as an on-board solar panel for electric vehicles.

scholarly journals Recent Advancements in Doped/Co-Doped Carbon Quantum Dots for Multi-Potential Applications

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ganeshlenin Kandasamy
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Sensors ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Carbon Nanodots ◽  
Synthesis Methods ◽  
Sensing Applications ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Co Doped

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs)/carbon nanodots are a new class of fluorescent carbon nanomaterials having an approximate size in the range of 2–10 nm. The majority of the reported review articles have discussed about the development of the CQDs (via simple and cost-effective synthesis methods) for use in bio-imaging and chemical-/biological-sensing applications. However, there is a severe lack of consolidated studies on the recently developed CQDs (especially doped/co-doped) that are utilized in different areas of application. Hence, in this review, we have extensively discussed about the recent development in doped and co-doped CQDs (using elements/heteroatoms—e.g., boron (B), fluorine (F), nitrogen (N), sulphur (S), and phosphorous (P)), along with their synthesis method, reaction conditions, and/or quantum yield (QY), and their emerging multi-potential applications including electrical/electronics (such as light emitting diode (LED) and solar cells), fluorescent ink for anti-counterfeiting, optical sensors (for detection of metal ions, drugs, and pesticides/fungicides), gene delivery, and temperature probing.

scholarly journals Synthesis of Nitrogen-Doped Lignin/DES Carbon Quantum Dots as a Fluorescent Probe for the Detection of Fe3+ Ions

Polymers ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (11) ◽  
pp. 1282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xueqin Jiang ◽  
Yixin Shi ◽  
Xin Liu ◽  
Meng Wang ◽  
Pingping Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Carbon Nanomaterials ◽  
Carbon Sources ◽  
Deep Eutectic Solvent ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Iron Ions ◽  
Green Method ◽  
Nitrogen Doped ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Sensitivity And Selectivity

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) as a rising star of carbon nanomaterials have extensive applications due to their excellent characteristics. In this work, we introduce a simple and green method to prepare nitrogen-doped lignin carbon quantum dots (N-L-CQDs) by using alkali lignin carbon sources and deep eutectic solvent (DES) as solution and nitrogen source. The physiochemical characterization results suggested that N-L-CQDs with diameters ranging from 4 to 12 nm were successfully synthesized. The optical properties data indicated that the as-prepared N-L-CQDs with a quantum yield of 7.95% exhibited excellent optoelectronic properties, excitation-dependent and pH stability. After that, we have investigated the N-L-CQDs used as fluorescent probes to detect iron ions, which suggested that the as-prepared N-L-CQDs exhibited excellent sensitivity and selectivity for Fe3+ with a detection limit of 0.44 μM. Besides, cytotoxicity of N-L-CQDs was also evaluated by MTT assay. These results demonstrated that the as-prepared N-L-CQDs with excellent properties have potential applications in environment and biomedicine.

Role of As in the Anisotropic Positioning of Self-Assembled InAs Quantum Dots

2013 ◽  
Vol 1551 ◽  
pp. 3-9
Author(s):  
Fabrizio Arciprete ◽  
Ernesto Placidi ◽  
Rita Magri ◽  
Massimo Fanfoni ◽  
Adalberto Balzarotti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Molecular Beam ◽  
High Growth ◽  
Inas Quantum Dots ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Gaas Buffer Layer ◽  
Image Position ◽  
Pulsed Deposition ◽  
Deposition Mode

ABSTRACTProgress in tailoring the size, shape and positioning of Quantum Dots on the substrate is crucial for their potential applications in new optoelectronic devices for nano-photonics as well as in quantum information and computation. Using Molecular Beam Epitaxy in pulsed deposition mode we demonstrate that the nucleation of InAs Quantum Dots can be selectively guided on the GaAs(001) surface by a suitable choice of the kinetic parameters for the growth of both the GaAs buffer layer and the InAs Quantum Dots. By developing a two-species rate-equation kinetic model we show that the positioning of the Quantum Dots on only one side of mounds of the GaAs buffer can be traced back to the very small As flux gradient between the two mound slopes $\left( {\Delta F_A /F_A \approx 1 - 5\% } \right)$ caused by the proper tilting of the incoming As flux. Such gradient originates, at the relatively high growth-temperature, a net cation flow from one slope of the mound to the other that is responsible for the selective growth.

VAULT PROTEIN-TEMPLATED ASSEMBLIES OF NANOPARTICLES

NANO ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 07 (01) ◽  
pp. 1250001 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIAOYING QI ◽  
XIAO HUANG ◽  
HAI LI ◽  
YUSONG WANG ◽  
YUN XIA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Chemical Composition ◽  
Self Assembly ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Gold Nanospheres ◽  
Dimensional Properties ◽  
Potential Applications

Recombinant vault nanoparticles are used as stable nanoscale platforms for controlled self-assembly of various kinds of nanoparticles into the predefined multidimensional architectures. High-yield and uniform discoidal assemblies templated by vaults are constructed from gold nanospheres and quantum dots, while dimeric assemblies are formed from relatively-large gold nanocubes. The vault-templated approach appears to be mainly mediated by the surface and dimensional properties of nanoparticles while less affected by the chemical composition of nanoparticles, making it a universal strategy for fabrication of nanoassemblies with designed properties for potential applications.

scholarly journals Metastable intermolecular composites of Al and CuO nanoparticles assembled with graphene quantum dots

RSC Advances ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 1718-1723 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue Tao ◽  
Jiali Zhang ◽  
Yaoyao Yang ◽  
Haixia Wu ◽  
Lan Hu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Graphene Quantum Dots ◽  
Cuo Nanoparticles ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
Metastable Intermolecular Composites

Metastable intermolecular composites (MICs) have attracted great attention during the last two decades owing to their potential applications for both civilian and military purposes.

High-Quality Water-Soluble Core/Shell/Shell CdSe/CdS/ZnS Quantum Dots Balanced by Ionic and Nonionic Hydrophilic Capping Ligands

NANO ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (07) ◽  
pp. 1650073 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lu Liu ◽  
Hu Xu ◽  
Bing Shen ◽  
Xinhua Zhong
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Colloidal Stability ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Quantum Yields ◽  
Surface Charges ◽  
Fluorescence Quantum Yields ◽  
Carboxylic Groups ◽  
Potential Applications ◽  
High Fluorescence ◽  
Capping Ligands

Pentaerythritol tetrakis 3-mercaptopropionate (PTMP) grafted poly(acryl acid) (PAA) ionic hydrophilic oligomer PAA-PTMP (PP) and dihydrolipoic acid (DHLA) grafted methoxypoly(ethylene glycol) (mPEG) nonionic hydrophilic oligomer mPEG-DHLA (PD) have been designed, synthesized and used as co-capping ligands in water-solubilization of hydrophobic quantum dots (QDs) via ligand exchange. The obtained oligomers with multi-thiol groups could bind strongly to the surface atoms of QDs. Meanwhile, the carboxyl groups (from PP) and mPEG segment (from PD) can render QDs water-soluble, and the free carboxylic groups can possibly be used for the further bioconjugation. The resulting water-soluble QDs have been characterized by ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis), fluorescence, Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy as well as transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques. The water-soluble QDs have relatively small hydrodynamic size (10[Formula: see text]12 nm), and importantly, retain high fluorescence quantum yields (up to 45%) compared with that of the originally hydrophobic QDs (49%). In addition, they have tunable surface charges and show excellent colloidal stability over a relatively broad pH range ([Formula: see text]), in high salt concentration, and even after thermal treatment at 100[Formula: see text]C. These results indicate that the water-soluble QDs coated by PP and PD oligomers have potential applications in cellular imaging and biosensor.

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