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 ...

Colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) are nanoscale semiconductor crystals synthesised and processed in solution, exhibiting size-tunable bandgaps and strong quantum confinement. These features enable precise ...

In one sentence: A quantum dot laser is a semiconductor laser whose gain medium contains nanoscale quantum dots that confine electrons and holes in all three dimensions, producing discrete energy ...

Manufacturers of infrared cameras face a growing problem: The toxic heavy metals in today's infrared detectors are increasingly banned under environmental regulations, forcing companies to choose ...

Colloidal quantum dots (QDs) constitute a platform to explore various quantum effects. Their size-dependent colors are essentially a naked-eye, ambient-condition visualization of the quantum ...

This week, at the IEEE International Electron Devices Meeting (IEDM 2025), imec, a research and innovation hub in advanced semiconductor technologies, successfully demonstrated the integration of ...

Toxic metals are pushing infrared detector makers into a corner, but NYU Tandon researchers have developed a cleaner solution using colloidal quantum dots. These detectors are made like “inks,” ...

A new technique for growing quantum dots has not only found a new, more efficient way to build a useful type of quantum dot, but also opened up a whole group of novel chemical materials for future ...

Researchers use AI to visualize reaction pathways of colloidal quantum dots as subway maps, clarifying synthesis and speeding sensor design. This innovative achievement allows AI to analyze complex ...

Researchers developed a way to recycle the quantum dots used to make microscopic supraparticle lasers. A sample of the supraparticles recycled in the experiment is shown. WASHINGTON — For the first ...