Carbon nanodots (CNDs) are the latest and most shining rising stars among
photoluminescent (PL) nanomaterials. These carbon-based surface-passivated …

Quantum dot-sensitized solar cells are the most promising alternative to third-generation
solar cells due to their versatile properties, such as maximum light-harvesting ability, tunable …

Biogenic synthesis of selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) using plant extracts has emerged as
a promising alternative approach to traditional chemical synthesis. The current study aims to …

Quantum dots are colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals that display size-dependent
electronic and optical properties. These materials are a visual demonstration of a quantum …

Nanoparticle synthesis is an important area of nanotechnology and has been performed by
undergraduate students frpm various universities across the globe. Due to the availability of …

Pulsed field gradient nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) is used to estimate the size of
quantum dots (QDs) produced in a simple, fast, small-scale synthesis. This upper-division …

The present article carefully reports the influence of post deposition annealing on
photophysical properties of titania (TiO 2) thin films, which are developed employing the …

Nanoparticle Zn2 x Cu1–x In1–x S2 is a promising and safer alternative to lead-and
cadmium-containing quantum dots. Students prepare Zn0. 44Cu0. 78In0. 78S2 quantum …

The course-based undergraduate research experiences (CURE) approach is increasingly
being used in undergraduate experimental courses. Here, we describe the implementation …

Chemistry is often perceived as unpopular and irrelevant by engineering students, leading
to a lack of motivation to learn and a potential for course failure. Moreover, the instructional …