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A simple methodology was developed to quantify penicillamine (PA) in pharmaceutical samples, using the selective interaction of the drug with Cu-modified graphene quantum dots (Cu-GQDs). The proposed strategy combines th...

Abstract The enhancement of durable and environmentally friendly superhydrophobic (SHP) coatings for metal protection remains a significant challenge. This study presents a green and effective strategy for fabricating a ...

All-optical devices without external electronic components have drawn extraordinary attentions in all-optical communication. In this work, boron quantum dots (BQDs) were synthesized by a facile liquid-phase exfoliation m...

Colloidal nanocrystals of semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) are gaining prominence among the optoelectronic materials in the photonics industry. Among their many applications, their use in artificial lighting and displays...

We report the direct generation of linearly polarized single photons with a deterministic polarization axis in self-assembled quantum dots (QDs), achieved by the use of non-polar InGaN without complex device geometry eng...

The rapidly developing quantum communication technology requires deterministic quantum emitters that can generate single photons and entangled photon pairs in the third telecom window, in order to be compatible with exis...

The unique optoelectronic properties of metal halide perovskite quantum dots (QDs) make them promising candidates for applications in light-emitting diodes (LEDs), scintillators, and other photonic devices. The automated...

Ag-In-Ga-S (AIGS) quantum dots (QDs) have recently attracted great interests due to the outstanding optical properties and eco-friendly components, which are considered as an alternative replacement for toxic Pb- and Cd-...

Photoelectric properties of all-inorganic perovskite quantum dots (IPQDs) highly depend on their synthetic route. However, current synthetic processes of IPQDs are widely facing potential unsustainable issues of containi...

In this research, we have developed an approach by incorporating quantum dots (QDs) with red emission into mesoporous silica microspheres through a non-chemical process and obtained luminescent microspheres (LMS). Owing ...

Having been inspired by the tremendous progress in material nanoscience and device nanoengineering, hybrid phototransistors combine solution processed colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) with graphene or two-dimen...

All-inorganic CsPbBr3 perovskite quantum dots (QDs) have received great attention in white light emission because of their outstanding properties. However, their practical application is hindered by poor stability. Herei...

Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal dichalcogenides (TMD) are atomically thin semiconductors with promising optoelectronic applications across the visible spectrum. However, their intrinsically weak light absorption an...

MXene (Mn+1Xn) is an emerging class of layered two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are derived from their bulk-state MAX phase (Mn+1AXn, where M: early transition metal, A: group element 13 and 14, and X: carbon and/or...

Mix-dimensional van der Waals heterostructures (vdWHs) have inspired worldwide interests and efforts in the field of advanced electronics and optoelectronics. The fundamental understanding of interfacial charge transfer ...

Tapered fiber (TF) and D-shaped fiber (DF) are two types of widely investigated devices in facilitating evanescent-field interactions with external materials. Although they have been found to be particularly useful in v...

Abstract Long-root Eichhornia crassipes, an aquatic plant with extensive root systems, has demonstrated potential in remediating eutrophicated water bodies. However, improper disposal of large quantities of discarded pla...

The influence of Au nanorods coated with a silica layer on the photoluminescence (PL) of CdTe quantum dots (QDs) was investigated. The Au nanorods were prepared using a seed-mediated method. They were coated with a silic...

In contrast to few-layer black phosphorus (BP) with a relatively larger area, BP quantum dots (BP-QDs) are expected to have distinctive electromagnetic response and carrier behaviors, especially in low-frequency range su...

It is particularly appealing for efficient active terahertz (THz) modulators using photonic structures to enhance light–matter interaction. Here, an optical controlled THz modulator is proposed that combines lead sulf...

High Purcell enhancement structures and stable emitters are essential prerequisites for the successful development of novel fast-operating active devices. Furthermore, a uniform enhancement of the spontaneous emission ra...

Biological systems have high transparence to 700–1100-nm near-infrared (NIR) light. Black phosphorus quantum dots (BPQDs) have high optical absorbance in this spectrum. This optical property of BPQDs integrates both di...

Thermal management of nanoscale quantum dots (QDs) in light-emitting devices is a long-lasting challenge. The existing heat transfer reinforcement solutions for QDs-polymer composite mainly rely on thermal-conductive fil...

Advances in the life sciences are now closely linked to the availability of new experimental tools that allow for the manipulation of biomolecules and the study of biological processes at the molecular level. In this con...