(Bio) conjugation strategies applied to fluorescent semiconductor quantum dots

G Pereira, CAP Monteiro, GM Albuquerque… - Journal of the Brazilian …, 2019 - SciELO Brasil
Quantum dots (QDs) are semiconductor nanocrystals, which present unique photophysical
properties, enabling their application as new fluorescent platforms for biomedical sciences …

Preparation of multicolor-emissive carbon dots with high quantum yields and their epoxy composites for fluorescence anti-counterfeiting and light-emitting devices

S Zhang, L Yuan, G Liang, A Gu - Journal of Materials Chemistry C, 2022 - pubs.rsc.org
A facile solvothermal method for synthesizing full-color-emission carbon dots (CDs) was
developed using p-phenylenediamine (PPD) and maleic anhydride (MAH) as raw materials …

Influence of the core/shell structure of indium phosphide based quantum dots on their photostability and cytotoxicity

KD Wegner, F Dussert, D Truffier-Boutry… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
With the goal to improve their photostability, InP-based QDs are passivated with three types
of inorganic shells, namely (i) a gradient ZnSexS1− x shell,(ii) an additional ZnS shell on top …

Photoluminescence blinking and biexciton Auger recombination in single colloidal quantum dots with sharp and smooth core/shell interfaces

W Guo, J Tang, G Zhang, B Li, C Yang… - The Journal of …, 2020 - ACS Publications
There is an inconsistence on whether a smooth core/shell interface can reduce Auger
recombination and suppress photoluminescence (PL) blinking in single colloidal quantum …

Blinking suppression in highly excited CdSe/ZnS quantum dots by electron transfer under large positive Gibbs (free) energy change

EM Thomas, S Ghimire, R Kohara, AN Anil, K Yuyama… - ACS …, 2018 - ACS Publications
Semiconductor quantum dots with stable photoluminescence are necessary for next
generation optoelectronic and photovoltaic devices. Photoluminescence intensity …

An overview of quantum dots-induced immunotoxicity and the underlying mechanisms

T Wei, T Zhang, M Tang - Environmental Pollution, 2022 - Elsevier
Quantum dots (QDs) have bright luminescence and excellent photostability. New synthesis
techniques and strategies also enhance QDs properties for specific applications. With the …

Suppressed efficiency roll-off in blue light-emitting diodes by balancing the spatial charge distribution

F Wang, H Zhang, Q Lin, J Song, H Shen… - Journal of Materials …, 2020 - pubs.rsc.org
Quantum dot-based light-emitting diodes (QLEDs) have been considered as a highly
promising candidate for lighting and display applications. Their peak external quantum …

Proximity-induced FRET and charge-transfer between quantum dots and curcumin enable reversible thermochromic hybrid polymeric films

JP Thomas, A Raj, V Gandu, AV Dev… - Chemical …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
This study introduces a novel strategy for developing reversible thermochromic fluorescent
films by precisely controlling the nanoscale proximity of boron nitride quantum dots and …

Study of Shell Thickness-Dependent Charge Transfer Dynamics in Green-Emitting Core/Shell Giant Quantum Dots

R Singh, S Akhil, VGV Dutt, N Mishra - Inorganic Chemistry, 2021 - ACS Publications
Owing to their superior photostability, green-emitting graded alloy core/shell giant quantum
dots (g-QDs) can be applied in optoelectronics. However, it is essential to understand how …

Quantum Dot‐Vitrimer Composites: An Approach for Reprocessable, Self‐Healable, and Sustainable Luminescent Materials

YY Zhang, KT Liu, MH Fang, M Leung - ChemSusChem, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Quantum dots (QDs) are of great concern in many fields. However, they suffer from high
toxicity and may lead to environmental pollution. We report the development of a QD …