Quantum Dots

Emerging Materials for Versatile Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-0-323-85278-4
Verlag: William Andrew Publishing

Buch, Englisch, 450 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 1000 g

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.

Zielgruppe

<p>Primary: Materials Scientists and Engineers</p> <p>Secondary: Physicists; Chemists</p>

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kalyani, N. Thejo

Dhoble, Sanjay J.

Vengadaesvaran, B.

Nagabhushana, H.

Arof, Abdul Kariem

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Materialwissenschaft: Biomaterialien, Nanomaterialien, Kohlenstoff

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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

Über Autor(innen)

Nagabhushana, H.
Dr H. Nagabhushana received his B.Sc. degree (PCM), M.Sc, degree (Physics, 1998), Ph.D degree (Physics, 2003) from the Department of Physics, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore University and D.Sc. (Material Science, 2013) from Tumkur University. He worked as a Scientific Assistant at Forensic Science Laboratory, Bangalore from 2004 to 2006. Later he joined Govt. Degree College, Dept. of Collegiate education from 2006 to 2010 and Tumkur University as an Associate Professor in 2012. Presently he is a Professor and Chairman of the Physics Department and continues his teaching and research at Prof. C.N.R. Rao Centre for Advanced Materials Research at Tumkur University. He worked at solid state structural chemistry unit, I.I.Sc., Bangalore on Physics of novel eco-friendly rare earth doped oxide and silicate based nanophosphors with special applications to white light emitting diodes. He worked on various nanostructured materials for radiation and environmental monitoring by utilizing the Pelletron Accelerator at IUAC, New Delhi. Presently he is working on the synthesis of energy saving, ecofriendly, efficient single and multi-phased rare earth doped ions for display devices and radiation monitoring.

Vengadaesvaran, B.
B. Vengadaesvaran is Senior Research Officer at the Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE),?UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Wisma R&D University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

Kalyani, N. Thejo
N. Thejo Kalyani is Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Physics, Laxminarayan Institute of Technology, Nagpur, India.

Dhoble, Sanjay J.
Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at R.T.M. Nagpur University, India. During his research career, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors using thermoluminescence techniques and utilization of fly ash.

Arof, Abdul Kariem
Abdul Kariem Arof is a Retired Professor from the Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.