Quantum dots technologies—On the edge of a boom

  • Ayesha Kausar orcid

    National Center for Physics, Quaid-i-Azam University Campus, Islamabad 45320, Pakistan
Article ID: 4095
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59400/mtr4095
Keywords: quantum dots, fluorescence, quantum confinement, semiconducting, industries

Abstract

Quantum dots are unique nanoentities (few nm in size) having a semiconducting structure and promising surface, optical, electronic, electrical, thermal, conductive, mechanical, fluorescence, quantum confinement, and other quantum characteristics. Remarkable features of these zero-dimensional nanoparticles depend upon their types based on core materials and size differences. Quantum dots have been synthesized by various top-down or bottom-up strategies. This perspective article presents comprehensive info about diverse aspects of quantum dots, including their fundamentals, types, synthesis tactics, intrinsic features, practical applications, and potential for real-world industries. With a focus on their promising structure-property-performance profiles, the respective literature is critically analyzed and conversed. Given the promising outcomes, quantum dots depicted technological worth for wide-ranging industrial areas, including semiconducting devices, protective coatings, environmental, medical, and several other fields. However, several stumbling blocks need to be overcome to attain industrial scale success, including optimized synthesis/procedures, reproducibility, economics, non-toxicity, environment, and sustainability.

Published
2026-05-20
How to Cite
Kausar, A. (2026). Quantum dots technologies—On the edge of a boom. Materials Technology Reports, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.59400/mtr4095
Issue
Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Section
Perspective

Copyright (c) 2026 Ayesha Kausar

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