Quantum Dots : Emerging Materials for Versatile Applications

Quantum dots: Emerging materials for versatile applications is an introduction to the fundamentals and important advances of research of this important category of semiconductor nanostructured materials. After a brief review of relevant nanotechnology concepts and the unique properties of nanomaterials, the book describes the fundamentals of quantum dots with definitions of the primary classifications of quantum dots. There is an emphasis on practical considerations of the commercial translation of quantum dots such as their toxicity, stability, and disposal. Moreover, the book focuses on a review of the advances in research in emerging quantum dot materials along with the latest innovations in materials design and fabrication methods.  

Quantum Dots is suitable for materials scientists and engineers in academia or industry R&D who are looking for an introduction to this research topic or a key reference on the latest advances and applications.  

• Introduces the primary classifications, properties, synthesis, characterization and fabrication strategies of quantum dots
• Reviews the latest applications of quantum dots for LEDs, displays, energy storage devices, photovoltaic cells, medicine, and more
• Discusses the practical barriers to commercial translation of quantum dots, including toxicity, stability, and their safe disposal

N. Thejo Kalyani is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Laxminarayan Innovation Technological University, Nagpur, India. Her research interest includes the synthesis, characterization, and fabrication of OLED devices and displays using various organic complexes by vacuum deposition and solution techniques.

Sanjay J. Dhoble is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, India. During his research career he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of solid-state lighting materials and phosphors for solar cell efficiency enhancement, as well as the development of radiation dosimetry phosphors, and the biosynthesis of nanoparticles and their applications.

Dr. Marta Michalska-Domańska graduated in Physical Chemistry at University of Warsaw, completed her PhD at Military University of Technology (MUT, Poland). She took part in the COST project (Action MP 1302) as part of an internship at the University of Tybingen, Germany. She completed her postdoc in corrosion science (AlMagic grant) at TU Delft, Netherlands. She is an expert in the electrochemical synthesis of nanomaterials, especially in the anodization of aluminum and titanium as well as impact of the materials state on its properties. She works in the materials science field and focuses especially on the synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for photovoltaics, biomedical and spectroscopic applications. She received two awards for her PhD thesis: MUT Rector's Award for distinguished PhD thesis and the Prime Minister Award for the best PhD thesis from all the defended theses in all field in Poland in 2015. In 2016 she received the Scholarship for Young, Outstanding Researchers from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education for her entire academic work. In 2020 she was nominated for “Scientist of Future 2020” by Polish Award of Intelligent Development. She is a member of many international societies, like the International Electrochemical Society or Polish Society of Materials Science. She takes part in many international scientific conferences, also as an Invited and Key Note Speaker. Dr Michalska-Domanska is co-author of more than 30 scientific publications.

B. Vengadaesvaran is Senior Research Officer at the Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE), UM Power Energy Dedicated Advanced Centre (UMPEDAC), Wisma R&D University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

Dr H. Nagabhushana received his B.Sc. degree (PCM), M.Sc, degree (Physics, 1998), Ph.D degree (Physics, 2003) from the Department of Physics, Jnanabharathi, Bangalore University and D.Sc. (Material Science, 2013) from Tumkur University. He worked as a Scientific Assistant at Forensic Science Laboratory, Bangalore from 2004 to 2006. Later he joined Govt. Degree College, Dept. of Collegiate education from 2006 to 2010 and Tumkur University as an Associate Professor in 2012. Presently he is a Professor and Chairman of the Physics Department and continues his teaching and research at Prof. C.N.R. Rao Centre for Advanced Materials Research at Tumkur University. He worked at solid state structural chemistry unit, I.I.Sc., Bangalore on Physics of novel eco-friendly rare earth doped oxide and silicate based nanophosphors with special applications to white light emitting diodes. He worked on various nanostructured materials for radiation and environmental monitoring by utilizing the Pelletron Accelerator at IUAC, New Delhi. Presently he is working on the synthesis of energy saving, ecofriendly, efficient single and multi-phased rare earth doped ions for display devices and radiation monitoring.