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Metal Oxide Quantum Dots Embedded in Silica Matrices Made by Flame Spray Pyrolysis.

ABSTRACT: Quantum dots have unique size-dependent properties and promising applications. However, their use in many applications remains hindered by mechanical, thermal, and chemical instability and the lack of viable quantum dot mass-production processes. Embedding quantum dots in matrices such as silica counteracts the instability challenges in some applications while preserving their unique properties and applicability. Here, we synthesize quantum dots of four different metal oxides embedded in a silica matrix in a one-step mass-production process using flame spray pyrolysis.

SUBMITTER: Riad KB

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8153950 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Metal Oxide Quantum Dots Embedded in Silica Matrices Made by Flame Spray Pyrolysis.

Riad Keroles B KB Hoa Suong V SV Wood-Adams Paula M PM

ACS omega 20210422 17

Quantum dots have unique size-dependent properties and promising applications. However, their use in many applications remains hindered by mechanical, thermal, and chemical instability and the lack of viable quantum dot mass-production processes. Embedding quantum dots in matrices such as silica counteracts the instability challenges in some applications while preserving their unique properties and applicability. Here, we synthesize quantum dots of four different metal oxides embedded in a silic ...[more]

PMID: 34056296

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