This review summarizes traditional and recent nonconventional, bioinspired, methods for the
aqueous synthesis of colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs). The basic chemistry …

The chemistry, material processing and fundamental understanding of colloidal
semiconductor nanocrystals (quantum dots) are advancing at an astounding rate, bringing …

In this study, an on-off-on fluorescent nanosensor based on carbon quantum dots (or carbon
dots, CDs) was successfully fabricated for Fe 3+ detection and selective imaging of …

This article summarizes the main achievements and challenges in the field of the aqueous
synthesis of semiconductor quantum dots in colloidal solutions. Developments in the last two …

We survey the chemical reactions between common precursors used in the synthesis of
metal chalcogenide nanocrystals and outline how they affect the mechanism and kinetics of …

Light‐emitting semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) combined with magnetic resonance
imaging contrast agents within a single nanoparticle platform are considered to perform as …

I–III–VI type semiconductor nanocrystals (NCs) have attracted considerable attention in the
display field. Herein, we realized the synthesis of narrow-bandwidth blue-emitting Ag–Ga …

Hydrogen (H2) has the potential to replace fossil fuels as the clean energy carrier of the
future, particularly if it is produced by water splitting using visible light. Natural [FeFe] …

The term “Nanocrystal Engineering” can be defined as the design and synthesis of
nanocrystals with desired morphologies and compositions based on understanding and …

The incorporation of colloidal quantum dots (QDs) into ionic crystals of various salts (NaCl,
KCl, KBr, etc.) is demonstrated. The resulting mixed crystals of various shapes and beautiful …