This review captures the synthesis, assembly, properties, and applications of copper
chalcogenide NCs, which have achieved significant research interest in the last decade due …

In recent years, photovoltaic cell technology has grown extraordinarily as a sustainable
source of energy, as a consequence of the increasing concern over the impact of fossil fuel …

The enhancement of power conversion efficiency (PCE) and the development of toxic Cd-,
Pb-free quantum dots (QDs) are critical for the prosperity of QD-based solar cells. It is known …

The dye-sensitized photoelectrosynthesis cell (DSPEC) integrates high bandgap,
nanoparticle oxide semiconductors with the light-absorbing and catalytic properties of …

As the world's population increases, the US Department of Energy has estimated that energy
consumption will increase with it, increasing from 5.7× 1020 J in 2012 to 8.1× 1020 J in …

Quantum dots (QDs) are small nanometer-sized (< 10 nm) pure or composite materials with
excellent novel properties, thus making them interesting and emerging candidates for new …

Semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are extremely interesting materials for the development
of photovoltaic devices, but currently the present the drawback is that the most efficient …

Quantum dot (QD)-decorated semiconductor micro-and nanoparticles are a new class of
functional nanomaterials that have attracted considerable interest for their unique structural …

In the frame of zero-energy buildings, the integration of renewable energy sources along
with energy saving strategies must be the target. PV glazing is an innovative technology …

Graphene and carbon quantum dots have extraordinary optical and electrical features
because of their quantum confinement properties. This makes them attractive materials for …