What Are Super Quantum Dots?

Colloidal quantum dots are solution-based nanocrystals prized for their unique light-harvesting abilities. They can illuminate, create color, harness solar energy and function as semiconductors. These ...

Now, researchers at Zhejiang University in China have combined these two elements in an innovative way. They created electronic light sensors that use water's molecular properties to enhance the ...

Researchers created stable, glowing BaCd2P2 quantum dots from abundant elements, opening the door to cheaper, high-performing optoelectronic materials. (Nanowerk News) When NREL scientists Matthew ...

Plastic films that can convert UV light into wavelengths that could supercharge crop growth are one potential use for a groundbreaking material produced from perovskite quantum dots (PeQDs).

Jeff Yurek, who is Nanosys' marketing chief, said we'll see brighter quantum dots this year, with QDEL set to arrive before ...

Quantum communication Artist’s impression of a quantum network. This latest research could lead to quantum dots being used as quantum repeaters in future implementations. (Courtesy: iStock/Quardia) A ...

One of the biggest hurdles in building quantum networks is showing that quantum information can be transferred between devices that are not inherently compatible. But one Europe-wide research ...

U.S.-based thin-film solar module manufacturer First Solar announced it has entered a supply agreement with UbiQD, a developer of quantum dot nanotechnology. The collaboration is expected to enable ...