Metal chalcogenide quantum dots: biotechnological synthesis and applications

RSC Advances ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (47) ◽  
pp. 41477-41495 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Mal ◽  
Y. V. Nancharaiah ◽  
E. D. van Hullebusch ◽  
P. N. L. Lens
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Quantum Confinement ◽  
Metal Sulfide ◽  
Metal Chalcogenide ◽  
Size Dependent

Metal chalcogenide (metal sulfide, selenide and telluride) quantum dots (QDs) have attracted considerable attention due to their quantum confinement and size-dependent photoemission characteristics.

scholarly journals Graphene Quantum Dots as Flourishing Nanomaterials for Bio-Imaging, Therapy Development, and Micro-Supercapacitors

Micromachines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 866
Author(s):  
Merve Kortel ◽  
Bhargav D. Mansuriya ◽  
Nicole Vargas Santana ◽  
Zeynep Altintas
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Edge Effects ◽  
Quantum Confinement ◽  
Review Paper ◽  
Graphene Quantum Dots ◽  
Heteroatom Doping ◽  
Size Dependent ◽  
Bio Imaging ◽  
Therapy Development

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) are considerably a new member of the carbon family and shine amongst other members, thanks to their superior electrochemical, optical, and structural properties as well as biocompatibility features that enable us to engage them in various bioengineering purposes. Especially, the quantum confinement and edge effects are giving GQDs their tremendous character, while their heteroatom doping attributes enable us to specifically and meritoriously tune their prospective characteristics for innumerable operations. Considering the substantial role offered by GQDs in the area of biomedicine and nanoscience, through this review paper, we primarily focus on their applications in bio-imaging, micro-supercapacitors, as well as in therapy development. The size-dependent aspects, functionalization, and particular utilization of the GQDs are discussed in detail with respect to their distinct nano-bio-technological applications.

Tuning Optoelectronic Properties of 4H-SiC QDs Using -H, -OH and -F Surface Functionalisation

2015 ◽  
Vol 821-823 ◽  
pp. 375-378 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marzaini Rashid ◽  
Amit Kumar Tiwari ◽  
Neal Wood ◽  
Patrick Briddon ◽  
Jonathan P. Goss ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Optical Absorption ◽  
Quantum Confinement ◽  
Density Functional ◽  
Size Dependent ◽  
Optical Gap ◽  
Quantum Confinement Effects ◽  
Similar Cluster ◽  
Homo And Lumo ◽  
Surface Functionalisation

Density functional calculations were performed for the –H, –OH and –F functional groups adsorbed onto the surface of pseudo-spherical 4H-SiC quantum dots with diameters ranging from 10 to 22 Å. We find that for the investigated diameter range, the H-terminated SiC-quantum dots exhibit strong size dependent quantum confinement effects, while for –F and –OH terminations, the optical gap remains largely unchanged. The –H termination shows an optical absorption onset well above that of –F and –OH for a similar cluster size, which is attributed to the localisation of HOMO and LUMO states to the quantum dot core. Based on our calculations, we suggest that the –H functionalisation is a more promising route for engineering the optical properties of SiC-quantum dots, since this could lead to a wider control over the optical absorption onsets, when compared to –OH and –F terminations.

Size-Dependent Photothermal Performance of Silicon Quantum Dots

2021 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 3421-3431
Author(s):  
İrem Nur Gamze Özbilgin ◽  
Batu Ghosh ◽  
Hiroyuki Yamada ◽  
Naoto Shirahata
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Silicon Quantum Dots ◽  
Size Dependent

Size-dependent penetration of carbon dots inside the ferritin nanocages: evidence for the quantum confinement effect in carbon dots

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 12833-12840 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arpan Bhattacharya ◽  
Surajit Chatterjee ◽  
Roopali Prajapati ◽  
Tushar Kanti Mukherjee
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dots ◽  
Quantum Confinement ◽  
Quantum Confinement Effect ◽  
Confinement Effect ◽  
Size Dependent ◽  
Pl Quenching

Size-dependent penetration of CDs through the ferritin channels has been successfully demonstrated by means of λex-dependent PL quenching of CDs by the Fe3+ ions of ferritin.

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.

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