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

[Image: see text] 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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Riad, Keroles B., Hoa, Suong V., Wood-Adams, Paula M.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: American Chemical Society 2021
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8153950/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34056296
http://dx.doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.0c06227
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Sumario:[Image: see text] 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.