Recently, semiconductor quantum dot (QD) sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) are expected to achieve higher conversion efficiency because of the large light absorption coefficient and multiple exciton generation in QDs. T...Recently, semiconductor quantum dot (QD) sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) are expected to achieve higher conversion efficiency because of the large light absorption coefficient and multiple exciton generation in QDs. The morphology of TiO2 electrode is one of the most important factors in QDSSCs. Inverse opal (IO) TiO2 electrode, which has periodic mesoporous structure, is useful for QDSSCs because of better penetration of electrolyte than conventional nanoparticulate TiO2 electrode. In addition, the ordered three dimensional structure of IO-TiO2 would be better for electron transport. We have found that open circuit voltage Voc of QDSSCs with IO-TiO2 electrodes was much higher (0.2 V) than that with nanoparticulate TiO2 electrodes. But short circuit current density Jsc was lower in the case of IO-TiO2 electrodes because of the smaller surface area of IO-TiO2. In this study, for increasing surface area of IO-TiO2, we applied TiCl4 post treatment on IO-TiO2 and investigated the effect of the post treatment on photovoltaic properties of CdSe QD sensitized IO-TiO2 solar cells. It was found that Jsc could be enhanced due to TiCl4 post treatment, but decreased again for more than one cycle treatment, which indicates excess post treatment may lead to worse penetration of electrolyte. Our results indicate that the appropriate post treatment can improve the energy conversion efficiency of the QDSSCs.展开更多
The discovery and synthesis of colloidal quantum dots(QDs)were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.QDs,as a novel class of materials distinct from traditional molecular materials and bulk materials,have rapidly ...The discovery and synthesis of colloidal quantum dots(QDs)were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.QDs,as a novel class of materials distinct from traditional molecular materials and bulk materials,have rapidly emerged in the field of optoelectronic applications due to their unique size-,composition-,surface-,and process-dependent optoelectronic properties.More importantly,their ultra-high specific surface area allows for the application of various surface chemical engineering techniques to regulate and optimize their optoelectronic performance.Furthermore,three-dimensionally confined QDs can achieve nearly perfect photoluminescence quantum yields and extended hot carrier cooling times.Particularly,their ability to be colloidally synthesized and processed using industrially friendly solvents is driving transformative changes in the fields of electronics,photonics,and optoelectronics.展开更多
Antibacterial activities of various spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles and nano special morphological structures including quantum dots, nanorod arrays, nanoporous shapes and needle-like crystals had been investigated...Antibacterial activities of various spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles and nano special morphological structures including quantum dots, nanorod arrays, nanoporous shapes and needle-like crystals had been investigated as new nanomedicine compounds. Also antibacterial activity based on minimal inhibitory concentration and the growth inhibitory zone (well method) was evaluated. ZnO nanostructures were fabricated by novel hydrolysis sol-gel-hydrothermal process followed with rapid quenching as new technique using glycerine, vegetable fatty esters such as coconut, sunflower and Lauric alcohol ethoxylated as organic templates soluble in eco-friendly nanofluids. The results showed that Bacillus anthracis and Pseudomonas aerogenes were extremely sensitive to treatment with unique ZnO nanostructured. Their growth inhibitory zone presented 30 mm and 25 mm inhibition zone with better inhibitory effect compared to the Gentamicin antibiotic standard. ZnO nanostructures had also been indicated to have a wide range of antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria especially more effective on (gr+) species using the growth inhibitory zone. We could design and make significant formulations of fatty acids and esters-capped ZnO quantum dots nanofluids which created high promising agents for controlling Anthrax, Staphylococcus epidermidis and their influences in antimicrobial properties with low cost for future.展开更多
We studied the quantum dot-liposome complex (QLC), which is the giant unilamellar vesicle with quantum dots (QDs) incorporated in its lipid bilayer. A spin coating method in conjunction with the electroformation techn...We studied the quantum dot-liposome complex (QLC), which is the giant unilamellar vesicle with quantum dots (QDs) incorporated in its lipid bilayer. A spin coating method in conjunction with the electroformation technique yielded vesicles with highly homogeneous unilamellar structure. We observed QD size dependence of the QLC formation: QLCs form with blue, green and yellow-emission QD (core radius ~1.05 nm, 1.25 nm and 1.65 nm) but not with red-emission QD (core radius ~2.5 nm). In order to explain this size dependence, we made a simple model explaining the QD size effect on QLC formation in terms of the molecular packing parameter and the lipid conformational change. This model predicts that QDs below a certain critical size (radius ≈ 1.8 nm) can stably reside in a lipid bilayer of 4 - 5 nm in thickness for Egg-PC lipids. This is consistent with our previous experimental results. In the case of red-emission QD, QD-aggregations are only observed on the fluorescent microscopy instead of QLC. We expected that the reduction of packing parameter (P) would lead to the change of specific QD radius. This prediction could be verified by our experimental observation of the shift of the specific QD size by mixing DOPG.展开更多
Quantum dots(QDs)can modulate the solar spectrum through the down-conversion mechanism to better match the spectral response of solar cells.Following previous work,this paper first tested the response of QD solar cell...Quantum dots(QDs)can modulate the solar spectrum through the down-conversion mechanism to better match the spectral response of solar cells.Following previous work,this paper first tested the response of QD solar cells to specific monochromatic light,and found that QDs can effectively improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE)in the ultraviolet(UV)band by comparison.Then the photoelectric properties of the QD solar cells are tested under the air-mass 1.5(AM1.5)and air-mass 0(AM0)spectra.The experimental results show that because the absorption band of QDs is in the UV region,the space solar cells in the AM0 spectrum can obtain better PCE after coating QDs.The research results show the technical route of space solar cells with down-conversion mechanism,and put forward an important direction for the application of space solar photovoltaic(PV)technology,and have a good application prospect.展开更多
The discovery of quantum dots(QDs)stands as one of the paramount technological breakthroughs of the 20th century.Their versatility spans from everyday applications to cutting-edge scientific research,encompassing area...The discovery of quantum dots(QDs)stands as one of the paramount technological breakthroughs of the 20th century.Their versatility spans from everyday applications to cutting-edge scientific research,encompassing areas such as displays,lighting,photocatalysis,bio-imaging,and photonics devices and so on.Among the myriad QDs technologies,industrially relevant CuInS_(2)(CIS)QDs have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional Cd-and Pb-based QDs.Their tunable optoelectronic properties,high absorption coefficient,compositional flexibility,remarkable stability as well as Restriction of Hazardous Substances-compliance,with recent trends revealing a renewed interest in this material for various visible and near-infrared technological applications.This review focuses on recent advancements in CIS QDs as multidisciplinary field from its genesis in the mid-1990 to date with an emphasis on key breakthroughs in their synthesis,surface chemistry,post-synthesis modifications,and various applications.First,the comparation of properties of CIS QDs with relevant knowledge from other classes of QDs and from Ⅰ-Ⅱ-Ⅲ semiconductors as well is summarized.Second,recent advances in the synthesis methods,structure-optoelectronic properties,their defects,and passivation strategies as well as CIS-based heterostructures are discussed.Third,the state-of-the-art applications of CIS QDs ranging from solar cells,luminescence solar concentrations,photocatalysis,light emitting diodes,bioimaging and some emerging applications are summarized.Finally,we discuss open challenges and future perspectives for further advancement in this field.展开更多
Difference in sub-cellular trafficking of glycosylated and naked peptides, between normal and lung cancer cells, was established. Normal lung tissue discriminately sorted glycosylated from non-glycosylated peptides by...Difference in sub-cellular trafficking of glycosylated and naked peptides, between normal and lung cancer cells, was established. Normal lung tissue discriminately sorted glycosylated from non-glycosylated peptides by allowing golgi localization of the glycosylated peptides while restricting golgi entry of the naked peptides. This mechanism was surprisingly not observed in its cancer cell counterpart. Lung cancer cells tend to allow unrestricted localization of both glycosylated and naked peptides in the golgi apparatus. This newly discovered difference in sub-cellular trafficking between normal and lung cancer cells could potentially be used as an effective strategy in targeted intracellular delivery, especially targeting golgi-resident enzymes for possible treatment of diseases associated with glycans and glycoproteins, such as, congenital disease of glycosylation(CDG). This very important detail in intracellular trafficking inside normal and cancer cells is an indispensable part in nanoparticle-based intracellular drug delivery.展开更多
Electrospun porous films doped with the green-synthesized CdSe quantum dots were synthesized. Glycerol was chosen to prepare the quantum dots （ QDs）, with the highest quantum yield of 78.28%. Polycaprolactone （PCL...Electrospun porous films doped with the green-synthesized CdSe quantum dots were synthesized. Glycerol was chosen to prepare the quantum dots （ QDs）, with the highest quantum yield of 78.28%. Polycaprolactone （PCL） was electrospun with CdSe QDs to avoid the QDs＇ toxicity and improve the QDs＇ cytocompatibility. The electrospun QDs-doped films preserve the original QDs＇ fluorescence. Pores can be detected from the SEM of the films, predicting the possibility of loading drugs in the cancer therapy. The cell proliferation assay shows excellent cytocompatibility of the eletrospun CdSe-QDs-doped films. The present eletrospun CdSe- QDs-doped porous films are cytocompatibale, highly-fluorescent and ootential to load drugs in cancer therapy.展开更多
Colloidal quantum dots(CQDs)are highly regarded for their outstanding photovoltaic characteristics,including excellent color purity,stability,high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),narrow emission spectra,and ease...Colloidal quantum dots(CQDs)are highly regarded for their outstanding photovoltaic characteristics,including excellent color purity,stability,high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),narrow emission spectra,and ease of solution processing.Despite significant progress in quantum dot light-emitting diodes(QLEDs)technology since its inception in 1994,blue QLEDs still fall short in efficiency and lifespan compared to red and green versions.The toxicity concerns associated with Cd/Pb-based quantum dots(QDs)have spurred the development of heavy-metal-free alternatives,such as groupⅡ−Ⅵ(e.g.,ZnSe-based QDs),groupⅢ−Ⅴ(e.g.,InP,GaN QDs),and carbon dots(CDs).In this review,we discuss the key properties and development history of quantum dots(QDs),various synthesis approaches,the role of surface ligands,and important considerations in developing core/shell(C/S)structured QDs.Additionally,we provide an outlook on the challenges and future directions for blue QLEDs.展开更多
Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome(MEWDS)is an inflammatory fundus disease primarily affecting the outer retina.It is characterized by transient yellow-white dots on the outer retina.Although the exact pathogenesi...Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome(MEWDS)is an inflammatory fundus disease primarily affecting the outer retina.It is characterized by transient yellow-white dots on the outer retina.Although the exact pathogenesis remains unclear,the progress in multimodal imaging(MMI)has enhanced our understanding of MEWDS.Most cases of MEWDS are idiopathic,lacking a definite cause,and can spontaneously recover;these are what we term classic MEWDS.Consequently,MEWDS is often referred to as the“common cold of the retina”.Simultaneously,patients with other disorders may present with varying degrees of manifestations similar to MEWDS.The resemblance in clinical or imaging findings can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.These MEWDS-like presentations are actually caused by other systemic or ocular disorders with diverse mechanisms.Thus,they differ from classic MEWDS in certain aspects.Using the keywords“MEWDSlike”and“Secondary MEWDS”,we searched for all relevant studies published in the PubMed database from January 2021 to January 2024.Subsequently,we retrospectively summarized the clinical and imaging characteristics of MEWDS,along with the manifestations in other diseases that resembled those of MEWDS,and compared classic MEWDS with these similar presentations.Based on our review,we classified such similar presentations under other conditions into two categories and summarized their features for differential diagnosis.We recommend paying close attention to patients suspected of having MEWDS,as there may be more serious systemic or ocular disorders that require prompt treatment.展开更多
The effect of buried misfit dislocation on the distribution of Ge self-assembled quantum dots (SAQDs) grown on a relaxed SiGe buffer layer was investigated. The strain field of arrays of buried dislocations in a relax...The effect of buried misfit dislocation on the distribution of Ge self-assembled quantum dots (SAQDs) grown on a relaxed SiGe buffer layer was investigated. The strain field of arrays of buried dislocations in a relaxed SiGe buffer layer provided preferential nucleation sites for quantum dots. Burgers vector analysis using plan-view transmission electron microscopy (TEM) verified that the preferential nucleation sites of Ge SAQDs depended on the Burgers vector direction of corresponding dislocations. The measurement of the lateral distance between SAQDs and dislocations together with crosssection TEM observation clarified that the location of SAQDs was at the intersection of the dislocation slip plane and the top surface. The misfit strain should be an additional factor governing the uniformity in size, shape and distribution of Ge SAQDs.展开更多
We investigate electron mesoscopic transport in a three-terminal setup with coupled quantum dots and a magnetic flux.By mapping the original transport problem into a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian form,we study the interpl...We investigate electron mesoscopic transport in a three-terminal setup with coupled quantum dots and a magnetic flux.By mapping the original transport problem into a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian form,we study the interplay between the coherent couplings between quantum dots,the magnetic flux,and the dissipation due to the tunnel coupling with the reservoirs.展开更多
Highlights●Salinity commonly hindered wheat germination,and using herb-derived carbon dots was an emerging approach to enhancing plant salt tolerance in agricultural production.●Wolfberry-driven carbon dots(Wo-CDs)w...Highlights●Salinity commonly hindered wheat germination,and using herb-derived carbon dots was an emerging approach to enhancing plant salt tolerance in agricultural production.●Wolfberry-driven carbon dots(Wo-CDs)were synthesized and applied as a nano-primer to enhance wheat salt tolerance by maintaining reactive oxygen species levels through early oxidative stress conditioning.展开更多
The authors regret to report some missing information in the synthetic reagents and associated changes of the paper.On page 511,the author information reads:“5.0 mmol of citric acid(C_(6)H_(8)O_(7)),5.0 mmol of ferri...The authors regret to report some missing information in the synthetic reagents and associated changes of the paper.On page 511,the author information reads:“5.0 mmol of citric acid(C_(6)H_(8)O_(7)),5.0 mmol of ferric chloride hexahydrate(FeCl_(3)·6H_(2)O),and 10.0 mmol of o-phenylenediamine(C_(6)H_(8)N_(2))were combined with 40 mL of deionized water and magnetically stirred until fully dissolved.”展开更多
Optoelectronic applications require the development of new fluorescent and efficient luminescent materials, free of toxicity, low in cost, and easy to produce. In this way the synthesis of zinc-oxide (ZnO) quantum dot...Optoelectronic applications require the development of new fluorescent and efficient luminescent materials, free of toxicity, low in cost, and easy to produce. In this way the synthesis of zinc-oxide (ZnO) quantum dots (QDs) has recently received special attention due to their good optical, electrical and chemical properties with low production costs and blue light emission. In this work ZnO QDs were successfully doped with europium in order to obtain a tunable emission luminescence from blue emission of ZnO to red emission of europium as a function of wavelength excitation. Results show an efficient blue to red tuning when the excitation wavelength was changed from 317 nm to 395 nm, respectively. This opens the possibility of having new optical devices to produce different color emission using the same material.展开更多
文摘Recently, semiconductor quantum dot (QD) sensitized solar cells (QDSSCs) are expected to achieve higher conversion efficiency because of the large light absorption coefficient and multiple exciton generation in QDs. The morphology of TiO2 electrode is one of the most important factors in QDSSCs. Inverse opal (IO) TiO2 electrode, which has periodic mesoporous structure, is useful for QDSSCs because of better penetration of electrolyte than conventional nanoparticulate TiO2 electrode. In addition, the ordered three dimensional structure of IO-TiO2 would be better for electron transport. We have found that open circuit voltage Voc of QDSSCs with IO-TiO2 electrodes was much higher (0.2 V) than that with nanoparticulate TiO2 electrodes. But short circuit current density Jsc was lower in the case of IO-TiO2 electrodes because of the smaller surface area of IO-TiO2. In this study, for increasing surface area of IO-TiO2, we applied TiCl4 post treatment on IO-TiO2 and investigated the effect of the post treatment on photovoltaic properties of CdSe QD sensitized IO-TiO2 solar cells. It was found that Jsc could be enhanced due to TiCl4 post treatment, but decreased again for more than one cycle treatment, which indicates excess post treatment may lead to worse penetration of electrolyte. Our results indicate that the appropriate post treatment can improve the energy conversion efficiency of the QDSSCs.
文摘The discovery and synthesis of colloidal quantum dots(QDs)were awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.QDs,as a novel class of materials distinct from traditional molecular materials and bulk materials,have rapidly emerged in the field of optoelectronic applications due to their unique size-,composition-,surface-,and process-dependent optoelectronic properties.More importantly,their ultra-high specific surface area allows for the application of various surface chemical engineering techniques to regulate and optimize their optoelectronic performance.Furthermore,three-dimensionally confined QDs can achieve nearly perfect photoluminescence quantum yields and extended hot carrier cooling times.Particularly,their ability to be colloidally synthesized and processed using industrially friendly solvents is driving transformative changes in the fields of electronics,photonics,and optoelectronics.
文摘Antibacterial activities of various spherical zinc oxide nanoparticles and nano special morphological structures including quantum dots, nanorod arrays, nanoporous shapes and needle-like crystals had been investigated as new nanomedicine compounds. Also antibacterial activity based on minimal inhibitory concentration and the growth inhibitory zone (well method) was evaluated. ZnO nanostructures were fabricated by novel hydrolysis sol-gel-hydrothermal process followed with rapid quenching as new technique using glycerine, vegetable fatty esters such as coconut, sunflower and Lauric alcohol ethoxylated as organic templates soluble in eco-friendly nanofluids. The results showed that Bacillus anthracis and Pseudomonas aerogenes were extremely sensitive to treatment with unique ZnO nanostructured. Their growth inhibitory zone presented 30 mm and 25 mm inhibition zone with better inhibitory effect compared to the Gentamicin antibiotic standard. ZnO nanostructures had also been indicated to have a wide range of antibacterial activities against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria especially more effective on (gr+) species using the growth inhibitory zone. We could design and make significant formulations of fatty acids and esters-capped ZnO quantum dots nanofluids which created high promising agents for controlling Anthrax, Staphylococcus epidermidis and their influences in antimicrobial properties with low cost for future.
文摘We studied the quantum dot-liposome complex (QLC), which is the giant unilamellar vesicle with quantum dots (QDs) incorporated in its lipid bilayer. A spin coating method in conjunction with the electroformation technique yielded vesicles with highly homogeneous unilamellar structure. We observed QD size dependence of the QLC formation: QLCs form with blue, green and yellow-emission QD (core radius ~1.05 nm, 1.25 nm and 1.65 nm) but not with red-emission QD (core radius ~2.5 nm). In order to explain this size dependence, we made a simple model explaining the QD size effect on QLC formation in terms of the molecular packing parameter and the lipid conformational change. This model predicts that QDs below a certain critical size (radius ≈ 1.8 nm) can stably reside in a lipid bilayer of 4 - 5 nm in thickness for Egg-PC lipids. This is consistent with our previous experimental results. In the case of red-emission QD, QD-aggregations are only observed on the fluorescent microscopy instead of QLC. We expected that the reduction of packing parameter (P) would lead to the change of specific QD radius. This prediction could be verified by our experimental observation of the shift of the specific QD size by mixing DOPG.
基金supported by the Science&Technology Development Fund of Tianjin Education Commission for Higher Education(No.2022KJ133).
文摘Quantum dots(QDs)can modulate the solar spectrum through the down-conversion mechanism to better match the spectral response of solar cells.Following previous work,this paper first tested the response of QD solar cells to specific monochromatic light,and found that QDs can effectively improve the photoelectric conversion efficiency(PCE)in the ultraviolet(UV)band by comparison.Then the photoelectric properties of the QD solar cells are tested under the air-mass 1.5(AM1.5)and air-mass 0(AM0)spectra.The experimental results show that because the absorption band of QDs is in the UV region,the space solar cells in the AM0 spectrum can obtain better PCE after coating QDs.The research results show the technical route of space solar cells with down-conversion mechanism,and put forward an important direction for the application of space solar photovoltaic(PV)technology,and have a good application prospect.
基金X.H.acknowledges the financial support by Australian Research Council(ARC)Future Fellowship(FT190100756)M.P.S.gratefully acknowledges the support by the ARC under Discovery Early Career Researcher Award(DECRA)(DE210101565)and Discovery Project(DP230101676).
文摘The discovery of quantum dots(QDs)stands as one of the paramount technological breakthroughs of the 20th century.Their versatility spans from everyday applications to cutting-edge scientific research,encompassing areas such as displays,lighting,photocatalysis,bio-imaging,and photonics devices and so on.Among the myriad QDs technologies,industrially relevant CuInS_(2)(CIS)QDs have emerged as promising alternatives to traditional Cd-and Pb-based QDs.Their tunable optoelectronic properties,high absorption coefficient,compositional flexibility,remarkable stability as well as Restriction of Hazardous Substances-compliance,with recent trends revealing a renewed interest in this material for various visible and near-infrared technological applications.This review focuses on recent advancements in CIS QDs as multidisciplinary field from its genesis in the mid-1990 to date with an emphasis on key breakthroughs in their synthesis,surface chemistry,post-synthesis modifications,and various applications.First,the comparation of properties of CIS QDs with relevant knowledge from other classes of QDs and from Ⅰ-Ⅱ-Ⅲ semiconductors as well is summarized.Second,recent advances in the synthesis methods,structure-optoelectronic properties,their defects,and passivation strategies as well as CIS-based heterostructures are discussed.Third,the state-of-the-art applications of CIS QDs ranging from solar cells,luminescence solar concentrations,photocatalysis,light emitting diodes,bioimaging and some emerging applications are summarized.Finally,we discuss open challenges and future perspectives for further advancement in this field.
文摘Difference in sub-cellular trafficking of glycosylated and naked peptides, between normal and lung cancer cells, was established. Normal lung tissue discriminately sorted glycosylated from non-glycosylated peptides by allowing golgi localization of the glycosylated peptides while restricting golgi entry of the naked peptides. This mechanism was surprisingly not observed in its cancer cell counterpart. Lung cancer cells tend to allow unrestricted localization of both glycosylated and naked peptides in the golgi apparatus. This newly discovered difference in sub-cellular trafficking between normal and lung cancer cells could potentially be used as an effective strategy in targeted intracellular delivery, especially targeting golgi-resident enzymes for possible treatment of diseases associated with glycans and glycoproteins, such as, congenital disease of glycosylation(CDG). This very important detail in intracellular trafficking inside normal and cancer cells is an indispensable part in nanoparticle-based intracellular drug delivery.
基金Shanghai Leading Academic Discipline Project,China，Shanghai Key Laboratory Project,China，Doctoral Fund of Ministry of Education of China，National Natural Science Foundation of China
文摘Electrospun porous films doped with the green-synthesized CdSe quantum dots were synthesized. Glycerol was chosen to prepare the quantum dots （ QDs）, with the highest quantum yield of 78.28%. Polycaprolactone （PCL） was electrospun with CdSe QDs to avoid the QDs＇ toxicity and improve the QDs＇ cytocompatibility. The electrospun QDs-doped films preserve the original QDs＇ fluorescence. Pores can be detected from the SEM of the films, predicting the possibility of loading drugs in the cancer therapy. The cell proliferation assay shows excellent cytocompatibility of the eletrospun CdSe-QDs-doped films. The present eletrospun CdSe- QDs-doped porous films are cytocompatibale, highly-fluorescent and ootential to load drugs in cancer therapy.
基金supported by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2024YFE0103600)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(NSFC)(62474119,62205230,and 62175171)Suzhou Key Laboratory of Functional Nano&Soft Materials,Collaborative Innovation Center of Suzhou Nano Science&Technology,the 111 Project,Joint International Research Laboratory of Carbon-Based Functional Materials and Devices.
文摘Colloidal quantum dots(CQDs)are highly regarded for their outstanding photovoltaic characteristics,including excellent color purity,stability,high photoluminescence quantum yield(PLQY),narrow emission spectra,and ease of solution processing.Despite significant progress in quantum dot light-emitting diodes(QLEDs)technology since its inception in 1994,blue QLEDs still fall short in efficiency and lifespan compared to red and green versions.The toxicity concerns associated with Cd/Pb-based quantum dots(QDs)have spurred the development of heavy-metal-free alternatives,such as groupⅡ−Ⅵ(e.g.,ZnSe-based QDs),groupⅢ−Ⅴ(e.g.,InP,GaN QDs),and carbon dots(CDs).In this review,we discuss the key properties and development history of quantum dots(QDs),various synthesis approaches,the role of surface ligands,and important considerations in developing core/shell(C/S)structured QDs.Additionally,we provide an outlook on the challenges and future directions for blue QLEDs.
文摘Multiple evanescent white dot syndrome(MEWDS)is an inflammatory fundus disease primarily affecting the outer retina.It is characterized by transient yellow-white dots on the outer retina.Although the exact pathogenesis remains unclear,the progress in multimodal imaging(MMI)has enhanced our understanding of MEWDS.Most cases of MEWDS are idiopathic,lacking a definite cause,and can spontaneously recover;these are what we term classic MEWDS.Consequently,MEWDS is often referred to as the“common cold of the retina”.Simultaneously,patients with other disorders may present with varying degrees of manifestations similar to MEWDS.The resemblance in clinical or imaging findings can lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment.These MEWDS-like presentations are actually caused by other systemic or ocular disorders with diverse mechanisms.Thus,they differ from classic MEWDS in certain aspects.Using the keywords“MEWDSlike”and“Secondary MEWDS”,we searched for all relevant studies published in the PubMed database from January 2021 to January 2024.Subsequently,we retrospectively summarized the clinical and imaging characteristics of MEWDS,along with the manifestations in other diseases that resembled those of MEWDS,and compared classic MEWDS with these similar presentations.Based on our review,we classified such similar presentations under other conditions into two categories and summarized their features for differential diagnosis.We recommend paying close attention to patients suspected of having MEWDS,as there may be more serious systemic or ocular disorders that require prompt treatment.
文摘The effect of buried misfit dislocation on the distribution of Ge self-assembled quantum dots (SAQDs) grown on a relaxed SiGe buffer layer was investigated. The strain field of arrays of buried dislocations in a relaxed SiGe buffer layer provided preferential nucleation sites for quantum dots. Burgers vector analysis using plan-view transmission electron microscopy (TEM) verified that the preferential nucleation sites of Ge SAQDs depended on the Burgers vector direction of corresponding dislocations. The measurement of the lateral distance between SAQDs and dislocations together with crosssection TEM observation clarified that the location of SAQDs was at the intersection of the dislocation slip plane and the top surface. The misfit strain should be an additional factor governing the uniformity in size, shape and distribution of Ge SAQDs.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(Grant No.2022YFA1404400)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.12125504 and 12305050)+2 种基金Zhejiang Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.LZ25A050001)the Hundred Talents Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciencesthe Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions of China(Grant No.23KJB140017)。
文摘We investigate electron mesoscopic transport in a three-terminal setup with coupled quantum dots and a magnetic flux.By mapping the original transport problem into a non-Hermitian Hamiltonian form,we study the interplay between the coherent couplings between quantum dots,the magnetic flux,and the dissipation due to the tunnel coupling with the reservoirs.
基金funded by the President’s Fund of Tarim University,China(TDZKBS202408 and TDZKCX202414)the Shihezi University High-Level Talent Project,China(RCZK202339)+1 种基金the Key Technology R&D Fund for Key Fields in the Production and Construction Corps,China(2024AB007)the Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences(GJ05040103)。
文摘Highlights●Salinity commonly hindered wheat germination,and using herb-derived carbon dots was an emerging approach to enhancing plant salt tolerance in agricultural production.●Wolfberry-driven carbon dots(Wo-CDs)were synthesized and applied as a nano-primer to enhance wheat salt tolerance by maintaining reactive oxygen species levels through early oxidative stress conditioning.
文摘The authors regret to report some missing information in the synthetic reagents and associated changes of the paper.On page 511,the author information reads:“5.0 mmol of citric acid(C_(6)H_(8)O_(7)),5.0 mmol of ferric chloride hexahydrate(FeCl_(3)·6H_(2)O),and 10.0 mmol of o-phenylenediamine(C_(6)H_(8)N_(2))were combined with 40 mL of deionized water and magnetically stirred until fully dissolved.”
文摘Optoelectronic applications require the development of new fluorescent and efficient luminescent materials, free of toxicity, low in cost, and easy to produce. In this way the synthesis of zinc-oxide (ZnO) quantum dots (QDs) has recently received special attention due to their good optical, electrical and chemical properties with low production costs and blue light emission. In this work ZnO QDs were successfully doped with europium in order to obtain a tunable emission luminescence from blue emission of ZnO to red emission of europium as a function of wavelength excitation. Results show an efficient blue to red tuning when the excitation wavelength was changed from 317 nm to 395 nm, respectively. This opens the possibility of having new optical devices to produce different color emission using the same material.
