Quantum dots (QDs) have received great interest for diverse applications due to their distinct
advantages, such as narrow and symmetric emission with tunable colors, broad and strong …

The development of novel materials is a fundamental focal point of chemical research; and
this interest is mandated by advancements in all areas of industry and technology. A good …

We review recent reports of solvothermal or hydrothermal procedures for the preparation of
isolated nanoparticles of some important oxide and chalcogenide materials. The synthetic …

The synthesis and study of nanostructured materials have become a major interdisciplinary
area of research over the past 20 years. Semiconductor nanoparticles play a major role in …

Powders of nanocrystalline metal oxides were compared with common macrocrystalline
powders and minerals for their ability to reflect near-infrared light (NIR)(750− 2500 nm). The …

Cu-, Eu-, or Mn-doped ZnS nanocrystalline phosphors were prepared at room temperature
using a chemical synthesis method. Transmission electron microscopy observation shows …

Indium hydroxide, In (OH) 3, nano-microstructures with two kinds of morphology, nanorod
bundles (around 500 nm in length and 200 nm in diameter) and caddice spherelike …

The synthesis of water-soluble Mn doped ZnS nanocrystals with MPA (3-mercaptopropionic
acid) as stabilizer is described. The coordination of Zn ion with MPA helps efficient doping of …

The Mn 2+ emission wavelengths are at 591, 588, 581 and 570 nm, respectively, for the∼
10,∼ 4.5,∼ 3.5 nm sized nanoparticles and the ZnS: Mn nanoparticles formed in an …

The development of environmentally benign methods for the synthesis of nanomaterials has
become increasingly relevant as chemists look to shape a more sustainable future. In this …