Heavy-metal (Cd, Hg, and Pb)-containing semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) have been
explored widely due to their unique optical and electrical properties. However, the toxicity …

Indium phosphide (InP) colloidal quantum dots (QDs) have been drawn significant attention
as a potentially less toxic alternative to cadmium-based QDs over the past two decades. The …

Utilizing sunlight to convert CO2 into chemical fuels could simultaneously address the
greenhouse effect and fossil fuel crisis. ZnSe nanocrystals are promising candidates for …

Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) consisting of precious‐metal‐free elements show attractive
potentials towards solar‐driven CO2 reduction. However, the inhibition of hydrogen (H2) …

Colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals (SCNCs) or, more broadly, colloidal quantum
nanostructures constitute outstanding model systems for investigating size and …

Anisotropic heterostructures of colloidal nanocrystals embed size-, shape-, and composition-
dependent electronic structure within variable three-dimensional morphology, enabling …

Heteroepitaxial modification of nanomaterials has become a powerful means to create novel
functionalities for various applications. One of the most elementary factors in heteroepitaxial …

Epitaxial growth of a protective semiconductor shell on a colloidal quantum dot (QD) core is
the key strategy for achieving high fluorescence quantum efficiency and essential stability for …

ZnTe colloidal semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) have shown promise for light-emitting
diodes (LEDs) and displays, because they are free from toxic heavy metals (Cd). However …

Heterojunction and surface modification are promising methods to boost the photocatalytic
CO 2 conversion efficiency which help to optimize the redox ability of photocatalysts and …