Optical Properties of Quantum Dots
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1
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Dear Colleagues,
The exploration of quantum dots (QDs) has revolutionized the field of nanomaterials, offering unprecedented opportunities to engineer optical properties through precise control of composition, size, and surface chemistry. This Special Issue, "Optical Properties of Quantum Dots", brings together cutting-edge research focused on the fundamental and applied aspects of QD photophysics. Topics include photoluminescence mechanisms, quantum confinement effects, and exciton dynamics that dictate the emission characteristics critical for next-generation technologies. Contributions highlight the role of energy transfer processes, surface passivation strategies to enhance stability and efficiency, and size-dependent emission tuning for applications in nanostructured materials. Advanced spectroscopic analysis techniques reveal insights into QD behavior under various conditions, enabling innovations in display devices, latent fingerprint detection, bioimaging, and upconversion emission systems. Furthermore, the emerging field of optical thermometry using quantum dots is explored, showcasing their potential as high-resolution nanoscale temperature sensors. Collectively, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of recent advancements and foster further development in the versatile applications of quantum dots across diverse scientific domains.
Dr. Koramala Naveen Kumar
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- quantum dots and nanomaterials
- optical properties
- photoluminescence
- quantum confinement
- exciton dynamics
- energy transfer
- surface passivation
- size-dependent emission
- nanostructured materials
- spectroscopic analysis
- display device
- latent fingerprints
- bioimaging
- upconversion emission
- optical thermometry
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