Abstract
Among the many subsets of nanomaterials, quantum dots (QDs) are like no other. At dimensions
typically below 10 nanometers, nanocrystalline (NC) semiconductors (SC), metals and magnetic
materials all can exhibit extraordinary quantum confinement phenomenon. Basically, at these
dimensions their physical size encroaches upon the fundamental quantum confinement dimensions of
orbiting electrons that are uniquely prescribed by their atomic nucleus. Within the regime of these
critical dimensions, QDs exhibit distinctly different behavior from their bulk form. This manifests
itself in distinctly different optical, electronic and magnetic properties.
Current and future applications for QDs impact a broad range of industrial markets. These include,
for example: biology and biomedicine, computing and memory, electronics and displays, optoelectronic
devices such as LEDs, lighting and lasers, optical components used in telecommunications, and
security applications such as covert identification tagging or biowarfare detection sensors.
This BCC study assesses the current state-of-the-art in synthesizing QDs, identifies current market
players seeking to exploit QD behavior and evaluates actual or potential markets in terms of
application, type and projected market revenues.
SCOPE OF STUDY
The report contains:
- A thorough review of the materials used to make QDs
- An in-depth review of the early pioneers and champions in this field in industry, government and
academic laboratories
- Detailed analyses of the current state-of-the art in synthesizing QDs
- Examination of possible applications within the next five years
- Discussion of technologies and factors influencing demand
- A review of the most active organizations, promising technical applications and developments
- Profiles of important manufacturers seeking to exploit QD behavior.
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