Quantum Dots: Fundamentals, Synthesis and Applications

With their adaptability and broad applicability, quantum dots have become an increasingly important tool for the development of new materials, approaches and applications across a wide range of fields. Understanding the molecular fundamentals governing their structures, interactivity and behaviors can provide a unique insight for researchers and help them design and apply quantum dots in novel ways. Quantum Dots: Fundamentals, Synthesis and Applications compiles such key information with practical guidance on quantum dot synthesis and applications.

Beginning with an introduction to quantum dots, Part 1 highlights such foundational knowledge as growth mechanisms, shape and composition, electrochemical properties, and production scale-up for quantum dots. Part 2 goes on to provide practical guides to key chemical, physical and biological methods for the synthesis of quantum dots, before Part 3 reviews the application of quantum dots a range of important applications, including photocatalysis, energy cells and medical imaging.

Drawing on the knowledge of its expert authors, Quantum Dots: Fundamentals, Synthesis and Applications provides practical guidance for all those who already study, develop or use quantum dots in their work, and is a great introduction for anyone who would like to start doing so.