Colloidal quantum dots are nanometre-sized semiconductors with unique, size-dependent, optoelectronic properties owing to quantum confinement. This Primer discusses various synthetic methods and chemical compositions of quantum dots, emphasizing their applications in optical devices such as solar cells, colour converters, light-emitting diodes and quantum optics.
- A. J. Houtepen
- E. H. Sargent
- Z. Hens
