Highly luminescent quantum dots (QDs) that emit in the visible spectrum are of interest to a
number of imaging technologies, not least that of biological samples. One issue that hinders …

The burgeoning field of nanomaterials has spotlighted zinc-based quantum dots (Zn-QDs)
as promising antibacterial agents. This review comprehensively analyzes their synthesis …

Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) are attracting research interest because of their unique optical
properties that result from the quantum confinement effect. ZnSe QDs, which are II–VI …

In this work a very simple reflux route for preparation of ZnSe nanocrystals with minor
modification and faster preparation over conventional ones is introduced. X-ray diffraction …

Quantum dots (QDs) are particularly valuable nanostructures for photodynamic therapy
(PDT) applications due to their capacity of generating cytotoxic species, eg singlet oxygen …

Selenium is known to have cytoprotective role, which is important especially in reducing
mortality due to cancer, a leading cause of death worldwide. The present work addresses …

In the conventional synthesis of aqueous ZnSe quantum dots (QDs), highly reactive Se
monomers are rapidly injected into a Zn-thiol complexes solution at room temperature …

Nanomedicine is described as the process of diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease
using nanostructured materials to improve human health. Quantum dots (QDs) host suitable …

This work presents the Nanotechnology Center established at the University of Puerto Rico,
Mayagüez, as a focus of scientific development in Puerto Rico. The Center, funded by the …

Here, we report a synthetic route for highly emissive Fe: ZnSe quantum dots in aqueous
media using the mercaptoacetic acid ligand as stabilizing agent. The structural …