Ternary Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials)

Ternary Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications reviews the latest advances in ternary (I-III-VI) chalcopyrite quantum dots (QDs) as well as their synthesis, properties, and applications. First, the book addresses the fundamental key concepts of ternary quantum dots. Recent progress in synthesis strategies (i.e. organic and aqueous synthesis) and characterization methods (i.e. transmission electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering, etc.) are discussed. Properties of ternary quantum dots are comprehensively reviewed including optical, chemical and physical properties. The factors and mechanisms of the cytotoxicity of ternary quantum dot-based nanomaterials are described. Since ternary chalcopyrite quantum dots are less toxic and more environmentally benign than conventional binary II-VI chalcogenide quantum dots, they are being investigated to replace conventional quantum dots in a range of applications. Thus, this book reviews QDs in various applications such as solar cells, photocatalytic, sensors and bio-applications. Key Features: Reviews fundamental concepts of ternary quantum dots and quantum dot-nanocomposites including the most relevant synthesis strategies, key properties, and characterization techniques Delves into the cytotoxicity of quantum dots looking at the factors and mechanisms that influence cytotoxicity including demonstration of cytotoxicity assays for in vitro and in vivo tests Touches on the many applications of ternary quantum dots including biomedical applications, applications in solar cells, sensing applications, and photocatalytic applications Ternary Quantum Dots will be valuable for material scientists, physicists, chemists, engineers and especially those working in nanotechnology.

• | Author: Oluwatobi Samuel Oluwafemi|El Hadji Mamour Sakho|Thabang Calvin Lebepe|Sundararajan Parani
• | Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• | Publication Date: July 01, 2021
• | Number of Pages: 375 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 0128183039
• | ISBN-13: 9780128183038