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Record Nr.

UNINA9910865278203321

Autore

Thomas Sabu

Titolo

Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites : Design, Fabrication and Emerging Applications

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer, , 2024

©2024

ISBN

9783031547799

9783031547782

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (483 pages)

Collana

Engineering Materials Series

Altri autori (Persone)

DasPoushali

GangulySayan

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction to Quantum Dots Based Nanostructures -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Synthesis Methods for QD/Polymer Composites -- 3 Properties of QDs -- 3.1 Size-Dependent Optical Properties -- 3.2 Exceptional Photostability -- 3.3 High Quantum Yields -- 3.4 Tunable Emission Wavelength -- 3.5 Broad Absorption Spectrum -- 3.6 Size-Dependent Electrical Properties -- 3.7 Quantum Confinement Effects -- 4 Applications -- 4.1 Solar Energy Conversion -- 4.2 Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting -- 4.3 Agriculture Sector -- 4.4 Anti-Counterfeit and Security -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Discovery and History of Quantum Dots -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 What Are Quantum Dots? -- 1.2 Early History of Quantum Dots -- 1.3 First Synthesis of Quantum Dots -- 2 Key Contributions from Early Researchers -- 3 Advancements in Quantum Dot Synthesis -- 4 Discussion of the Role of Surface Chemistry in Quantum Dot Synthesis -- 5 Properties of Quantum Dots -- 6 Overview of the Application of Quantum Dots in Various Fields -- 7 Quantum Dot Technology -- 8 Commercialization of Quantum Dots -- 9 Challenges and Opportunities in the Commercialization of Quantum Dots -- 10 Future of Quantum Dots -- 11 Conclusion -- References -- Synthesis Strategies of Doped QDs -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Different Doping Strategies of QDs -- 2.1 Extrinsic Doping Strategies -- 2.2



Intrinsic Doping -- 3 Factors Influencing Doping Efficiency -- 4 Role of Doping Precursor Concentration -- 4.1 Role of Reaction Temperature and Time -- 4.2 Role of QD Size and Shape -- 5 Strategies to Optimize Doping Efficiency -- 6 Applications of Doped QDs -- 6.1 Bioimaging -- 6.2 Optoelectronics -- 6.3 Photovoltaics -- 6.4 Catalysis -- 7 Prospects for Future Developments and Applications -- 8 Present Market of Doped QDs -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites.

1 Introduction -- 2 Chemical Synthesis Techniques -- 3 Sol-Gel Synthesis -- 4 Physical Synthesis Techniques -- 5 Vapor Deposition -- 6 Electrochemical Synthesis -- 7 Characterization Techniques for Quantum Dots-Polymer Composites -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Properties of Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Quantum Dots and Nanocomposites -- 3 Graphene Quantum Dots (GQDs) Based Nanocomposites -- 4 Porphyrin-Quantum Dots-Nanocomposites and Their Derivatives -- 5 A Comparison Between Graphene and Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDS/GQDS) -- 6 Epoxy-Graphene Quantum Dots Nanocomposites -- 7 Zinc Oxide Quantum Dots/Graphene Nanocomposites -- 8 Chitosan Based Carboxymethyl Nanocomposites with Chemically Bonded Quantum Dots -- 9 CdS and CdSe Quantum Dots in Poly (3-Hexylthiophene) Based Nanocomposites -- 10 Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)/ZnO Nanocomposites Based on KH570 Surface Modified ZnO Quantum Dots -- 11 Nanocomposites Based on an Oxadiazole-Carbazole Copolymer (POC) and InP/ZnS Quantum Dots -- 12 CuInS2 Quantum Dots@Graphene Oxide Nanocomposites -- 13 Polyurethane-Based Bulk Nanocomposites from 1-Thioglycerol-Stabilized CdTe Quantum Dots -- 14 Conclusion -- References -- Quantum Dots/Polymer Composites -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Synthesis -- 2.1 Solution Mixing -- 2.2 Template Synthesis -- 2.3 Grafting -- 2.4 Hydrothermal/Solvothermal -- 2.5 Electrochemical Method -- 2.6 Chemical Oxidation -- 2.7 Wrapping -- 2.8 Sol-gel Method -- 3 Reinforcements, Design, and Fabrication -- 3.1 Surface Fabrication of QDs -- 3.2 Composite Fabrication -- 3.3 Composite Stability -- 4 Applications -- 4.1 Light Emitting Diodes and Displays -- 4.2 Sensors -- 4.3 Photovoltaics -- 4.4 Catalysis -- 4.5 Biomedical -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Quantum Dots@Metal-Organic Frameworks Composites -- 1 Introduction.

2 Historical Evaluation of MOFs, QDs and Composites (Cos) -- 3 Synthesis Techniques of QD@MOF Cos -- 4 Structural Features and Properties of MOFs@QDs Cos -- 5 Applications of QDs@MOFs Cos -- 5.1 Sensing -- 5.2 Detection of Dopamine -- 5.3 Sensing of Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals -- 5.4 Detection of Ascorbic Acid -- 5.5 Highly Sensitive Detection of 4-nitrophenol -- 5.6 Selective Gossypol Detection -- 5.7 Targeted Drug Delivery -- 5.8 Energy Storage Applications -- 5.9 Electrocatalysis -- 5.10 Antibacterial Activity -- 5.11 Photocatalysis -- 5.12 Photocatalytic Activity -- 6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Quantum Dots/2D Composites -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Fundamentals of QDs -- 3 Different Types of Quantum Dots/2D Composites -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Quantum Dots/One-Dimensional (1D) Composites -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Synthesis Route of QD/1D -- 2.1 Titanate Nanotubes with QDs -- 2.2 Metal Oxide 1D Heterostructures with QD -- 2.3 Carbon-Based Nanotubes/Nanocage Anchored with QDs -- 2.4 Metal Sulfide 1D Structured with Metal QDs -- 3 Future Perspectives -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Quantum Dots/Bioconjugates -- 1 Introduction -- 2 QDs for Biomedical -- 2.1 Semiconductor QDs -- 2.2 Metal-Doped QDs -- 2.3 Carbon‑Based QDs (C-dots) -- 3 QD



Bioconjugation -- 3.1 QDs-Proteins Bioconjugation -- 3.2 QDs-DNA Bioconjugation -- 3.3 QD-Fluorophores Bioconjugation -- 4 Applications as Fluorescent Probes -- 5 Conclusion -- 6 Future Perspectives -- References -- Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Nanocomposites Based on Quantum Dots -- 3 Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots -- 4 Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots -- 5 Factors Influencing Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots -- 6 In Vitro and in Vivo Assays for Evaluating Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots -- 7 Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites.

8 Mechanisms of Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites -- 9 Cytotoxicity for Polymer Encapsulated QDs Systems -- 10 Strategies for Reducing Cytotoxicity of Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites -- 11 Surface Functionalization -- 12 Encapsulation of Quantum Dots -- 13 Coating of Quantum Dots Based Nanocomposites -- 14 Conclusion and Future Outlooks -- References -- Quantum Dots-Based Nanocomposites as Biosensors -- 1 Introduction -- 2 QD for Biosensing -- 3 Nanocomposites for Biosensing -- 4 Quantum Dots-Based Nanocomposites for Biosensing -- 5 Challenges and Future Prospects -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Quantum Dot-Based Nanocomposite as Metal Sensors -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Metal Sensing Mechanisms in QD-Based Nanocomposites -- 2.1 Fluorescence Quenching Mechanisms -- 2.2 Fluorescent Enhancement Mechanisms -- 2.3 Cation-Exchange -- 3 QD-Based Nanocomposites as Metal Sensors -- 3.1 Metal-Doped QDs Nanocomposites as Metal Sensors -- 3.2 QD-Based Polymeric Nanocomposites as Metal Sensors -- 3.3 QD-Based Magnetic Nanocomposites -- 3.4 QD-Based MOFs Nanocomposites as Metal Sensors -- 3.5 QD-Based Bioconjugates Nanocomposites as Metal Sensors -- 4 Challenges, Conclusion, and Future Perspectives -- References -- Quantum Dots Composites in Catalysis Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Carbon QDs (CQDs)-Based Composites -- 3 Semiconductor QDs (SQDs)-Based Composites -- 4 Perovskite QDs (PQDs)-Based Composites -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Quantum Dots Nanocomposites Bioimaging Probes -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Bioimaging -- 3 Quantum Dots Nanocomposites as Fluorescence Imaging Probe -- 4 Quantum Dots Nanocomposites Imaging Probe and PET Imaging -- 5 Quantum Dots Nanocomposites Application in Magnetic Resonance Imaging -- 6 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Quantum Dots Nanocomposites as Drug Delivery Vehicle -- 1 Introduction.

2 Controlled Drug Delivery -- 3 Photothermal Therapy -- 4 Photodynamic Therapy -- 5 Conclusion and Future Perspectives -- References -- Quantum Dots Based Composites for Diagnostics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Optical Properties of Quantum Dots -- 3 Properties and Advantages of Quantum Dots-Based Composites -- 4 Types of QDs Nanocomposites -- 4.1 QD-Polymer Nanocomposite -- 4.2 Silica-QD Nanocomposites -- 5 Applications of Quantum Dots-Based Composites in Diagnostics -- 5.1 Drug Delivery -- 5.2 Immunoassays for Biomarker Detection -- 5.3 In-Vivo Diagnostics -- 6 Challenges and Limitations -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Suitability of Hybrid Quantum Dots as Payload for Plants -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Different Types of Nanocarriers for Plants -- 3 Uptake, Translocation and Accumulation of CDs in Plants -- 4 QDs Delivery in Plants -- 5 Challenges and Future Perspectives -- 6 Summary -- References -- Quantum Dots in Light Emitting Diode and Their Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Color Scheme -- 1.2 Color Temperature and Color Rendering Index -- 2 QLEDs Structure and Mechanisms -- 2.1 QLED-



Electroluminescence Mechanism -- 2.2 QLED Design -- 3 QLED Applications -- 3.1 Sensors -- 3.2 Data Communications -- 3.3 QLED Displays -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Quantum Dot Composites for Solar Cell Application -- 1 Introduction of Quantum Dot Solar Cell and Its Composites -- 2 Quantum Heterostructures -- 3 Synthesis of Quantum Dots -- 3.1 Top-Down Approach -- 3.2 Bottom-Up Approach -- 4 Designs for QD Solar Cell -- 4.1 Optical Design for QD Solar Cell -- 4.2 Electrical Design for QD Solar Cell -- 4.3 Stability Issue and Design for QD Solar Cell -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Quantum Dots Composites in Supercapacitor Applications -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Electrochemical Supercapacitors Based on Carbon Dots -- 2.1 QDs in Electric Double-Layer Capacitors (EDLCs).

2.2 QDs in Asymmetric Capacitors (AC).