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Quantum dots (QD) are minute semiconductor particles that are only several nanometers in size. They exhibit properties between that of bulk materials and discrete molecules. Particularly, their optoelectronic properties depend on their size and shape.
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Kannan, M., Ali, A., Matoo, M., Jacob, P. (2018). Toxicological Impacts of Quantum Dots. In: Sridharan, K. (eds) Emerging Trends of Nanotechnology in Environment and Sustainability. SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-71327-4_8
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