Fluorescent quantum dots (QDs), defined by a diameter size of< 10 nm, have been the core
concept of nanoscience and nanotechnology since their inception. QDs possess many …

We review the synthesis of semiconductor nanocrystals/colloidal quantum dots in organic
solvents with special emphasis on earth-abundant and toxic heavy metal free compounds …

With the goal of developing more accurate, efficient, non-invasive and fast diagnostic tools,
the use of near-infrared (NIR) light in the range of the second and third biological windows …

Luminescence probe has been broadly used for bio-imaging applications. Among them,
near-infrared (NIR) quantum dots (QDs) are more attractive due to minimal tissue …

Quantum dots (QDs) possess exceptional optoelectronic properties that enable their use in
the most diverse applications, namely, in the medical field. The prevalence of cancer has …

Group IV nanodots (NDs) mainly including carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge) have
aroused much attention as one type of important nanomaterials that are widely studied in …

New advanced materials' potential as sorbents during the sample preparation process has
recently been highlighted by developments in contemporary analytical chemistry …

Group IV nanodots (NDs) have gathered considerable attention not only for their easy and
low cost of synthesis, large surface area, nice photostability, excellent biocompatibility but for …

Abstract Germanium nanocrystals (Ge NCs) have recently attracted renewed scientific
interest as environmentally friendlier alternatives to classical II–VI and IV–VI QDs containing …

Silicon and germanium nanocrystals (NCs) are attractive materials owing to their unique
size and surface‐dependent optical properties. The optical properties of silicon and …