Crystalline silicon quantum dots are of interest for a variety of applications from solid state lighting, to optoelectronic devices, to use as fluorescent tagging agents. Compared to other quantum dot materials, silicon’s appeal lies in its low toxicity and environmental hazard, and its compatibility with silicon technology used for microelectronics.
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Nanomanufacturing
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