Ternary Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications (Woodhead Publishing Series in Electronic and Optical Materials)

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Ternary Quantum Dots: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications
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Preface
Chapter One: Fundamentals of quantum dot nanocrystals
	1.1. Quantum confinement
	1.2. Quantum dots
	1.3. Particle size-bandgap-first excitonic wavelength relationship
	1.4. Electronic transitions in semiconductors
	1.5. Binary semiconductor vs ternary semiconductor
	1.6. Nanocrystal growth mechanisms
	1.7. Magic size clusters
	1.8. Shelling of QDs
	1.9. Colloidal stability
	1.10. Summary and outlook
	A. Annexure
	References
Chapter Two: Properties of ternary quantum dots
	2.1. Introduction
	2.2. Quantum confinement effect
	2.3. Multiple exciton generation (MEG)
	2.4. Optical properties of ternary quantum dots
	2.5. Toxicity and biocompatibility of ternary quantum dots
	2.6. Conclusions
	References
Chapter Three: Synthesis of ternary I-III-VI quantum dots
	3.1. Nonconventional methods
	3.2. Conventional methods
	3.3. Organic phase synthesis
		3.3.1. Hot injection method
		3.3.2. Noninjection method
		3.3.3. Solvothermal method
		3.3.4. Thermal decomposition method
		3.3.5. Cation exchange method
		3.3.6. Ligand exchange
	3.4. Aqueous synthesis
	3.5. Alloy synthesis
	3.6. Core/shell synthesis
	3.7. Size selective precipitation
	3.8. Conclusions
	References
Chapter Four: Ternary semiconductor nanocomposites
	4.1. Polymer-based nanocomposites
		4.1.1. Ex situ blending
		4.1.2. In situ growth
		4.1.3. In situ polymerization
		4.1.4. Ligand exchange
		4.1.5. Ligand encapsulation
		4.1.6. Ligand grafting
	4.2. Carbon materials-based nanocomposites
		4.2.1. Graphene composites
		4.2.2. Graphene oxide composites
		4.2.3. Carbon nanotubes composites
		4.2.4. Carbon dots composites
		4.2.5. Graphitic carbon nitride composites
	4.3. Summary and outlook
	References
Chapter Five: Characterization techniques for ternary I-III-VI quantum dots
	5.1. Introduction
		5.1.1. Ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy
	5.2. Photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy
	5.3. X-ray diffraction (XRD) technique
	5.4. Transmission electron microscopy (TEM)
	5.5. Dynamic light scattering (DLS) of I-III-VI QDs
	5.6. X-ray photon electron microscopy
	5.7. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)
	5.8. Conclusions
	References
Chapter Six: Cytotoxicity of ternary quantum dots
	6.1. Introduction
	6.2. Toxicity assay
		6.2.1. In vitro assay
			6.2.1.1. In vitro cytotoxicity in ternary quantum dots
			6.2.1.2. In vivo assay
			6.2.1.3. Ternary quantum dots, in vivo assays
	6.3. Mechanism of QDs toxicity
	6.4. Conclusion and remarks
	References
Chapter Seven: Bioimaging and therapeutic applications of ternary quantum dots
	7.1. Fluorescence imaging
	7.2. In vitro cell imaging
	7.3. In vivo imaging
	7.4. Multiphoton imaging
	7.5. Multiplex imaging
	7.6. Multimodal imaging
		7.6.1. Magnetic resonance/fluorescence imaging
		7.6.2. Computed tomography/fluorescence dual imaging
		7.6.3. Positron emission tomography/fluorescence/Cerenkov luminescence imaging
		7.6.4. Ultrasound/fluorescence imaging
	7.7. Photodynamic and photothermal therapy
	7.8. Drug/gene delivery
	7.9. Summary and outlook
	References
Chapter Eight: Ternary quantum dots for sensing applications
	8.1. Introduction
	8.2. Type of sensors and their applications
		8.2.1. Biosensors
		8.2.2. Chemical sensor
	8.3. Mechanism
		8.3.1. Frster resonance energy transfer (FRET)
		8.3.2. Chemiluminescence resonance energy transfer (CRET)
		8.3.3. Bioluminescence resonance energy transfer (BRET)
	8.4. Sensor development
	8.5. Conclusion and remarks
	References
Chapter Nine: Photocatalytic applications of ternary quantum dots
	9.1. Introduction
	9.2. Semiconductor quantum dots photocatalysis mechanism
	9.3. Applications of ternary quantum dots as photocatalysts
		9.3.1. Ternary quantum dots-based photocatalyst for wastewater treatment
		9.3.2. Ternary quantum dots-based photocatalyts for hydrogen evolution
		9.3.3. Other photocatalytic applications of ternary quantum dot
	9.4. Conclusions and perspectives
	References
Chapter Ten: Ternary quantum dots for solar cell applications
	10.1. Introduction
		10.1.1. Ternary compounds
	10.2. Concepts of efficient photovoltaic device
		10.2.1. Basic working principle of QDSSCs
		10.2.2. Auger generation material
		10.2.3. Band gap engineering
	10.3. Manufacturing
		10.3.1. Synthesis and purification of ternary quantum dots
		10.3.2. Preparation of quantum dots film
	10.4. Conclusions and perspectives
	References
Chapter Eleven: Ternary I-III-VI quantum dots for light-emitting diode devices
	11.1. Introduction
	11.2. Operating principle of quantum dots-based LEDs (QDs-LEDs)
		11.2.1. Electrical characteristics of light emitting diodes
		11.2.2. Construction of a light emitting diode
		11.2.3. Architecture of quantum dots-based light emitting diodes (QDs-LEDs)
		11.2.4. Charges transport layer in QDs-LEDs
	11.3. Ternary quantum dots-based LEDs
	11.4. Conclusions
	References
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