Development of silicon quantum dots based nano-fluid for enhanced oil recovery in tight Bakken cores
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fuel.2020.118203
Abstract: Abstract A novel silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) based nano-fluid was first developed for effectively recovering Bakken Oil. The Bakken Formation is one of the largest contiguous deposits of unconventional oil in the USA and Canada.… read more here.
Keywords: silicon quantum; nano fluid; based nano; quantum dots ... See more keywords
Role of the substrate on the growth of silicon quantum dots embedded in silicon nitride thin films
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2018.01.032
Abstract: Abstract By using a remote plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition system, we grow a silicon rich silicon nitride thin film on the surface of five different substrates: silicon wafer, fused silica, highly oriented pyrolytic graphite,… read more here.
Keywords: silicon nitride; nitride thin; silicon quantum; silicon ... See more keywords
Novel two-stage method for the synthesis of silicon quantum dots embedded on ZnO matrix
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matlet.2018.05.115
Abstract: Abstract At the present work, a novel two-stage method for the synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) films with silicon quantum dots embedded (SiQDs-ZnO) is reported. The experimental procedure consisting on ZnO matrix produced by the… read more here.
Keywords: zno; zno matrix; silicon quantum; quantum dots ... See more keywords
S doped silicon quantum dots with high quantum yield as a fluorescent sensor for determination of Fe3+ in water
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DOI: 10.1016/j.optmat.2020.110461
Abstract: Abstract Novel S-doped silicon quantum dots (S-SiQDs) were prepared by l -cysteine doped silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) for fluorescent detecting Fe3+ in water. The as-prepared S-SiQDs sensor with an average diameter of 4.77 nm possessed richness… read more here.
Keywords: quantum dots; water; silicon quantum; doped silicon ... See more keywords
Cost-Effective Synthesis of Silicon Quantum Dots
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemmater.0c02320
Abstract: Silicon (Si) nanomaterials with bright luminescence in the visible region are promising materials for use as the next-generation light source in displays, lighting, and biomedical imaging. A scalab... read more here.
Keywords: effective synthesis; quantum dots; synthesis silicon; cost effective ... See more keywords
Dual Roles of Amino Functionalized Silicon Quantum Dots (SiQDs) for Visible Light-Induced Surface Initiated PET-RAFT Polymerization on Substrates.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.0c12299
Abstract: Silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) are explored for the first time as an efficient photocatalysts for visible-light-regulated reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer (RAFT) polymerization. The fluorescence quenching confirmed the photoinduced electron transfer (PET) between SiQDs and RAFT reagents. Besides… read more here.
Keywords: polymerization; raft; pet raft; surface ... See more keywords
Putative Adverse Outcome Pathway for Parkinson's Disease-like Symptoms Induced by Silicon Quantum Dots based on In Vivo/Vitro Approaches.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08516
Abstract: Given the commercial proliferation of silicon quantum dots (SiQDs) and their inevitable environmental dispersal, this study critically examines their biological and public health implications, specifically regarding Parkinson's disease. The study investigated the toxicological impact of… read more here.
Keywords: disease; parkinson disease; like symptoms; silicon quantum ... See more keywords
Electronic Coupling in π-Conjugated Molecule-Bridged Silicon Quantum Dot Clusters Synthesized by Sonogashira Cross-Coupling Reaction
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DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.8b03459
Abstract: π-Conjugated molecule-bridged silicon quantum dot (Si QD) clusters were first synthesized by Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction between 4-ethynylstyryl and octyl co-capped Si QDs (4-Es/Oct Si QDs) and 2,5-dibromo-3-hexylthiophene. The formation of Si QD clusters was confirmed… read more here.
Keywords: molecule bridged; silicon quantum; quantum dot; electronic coupling ... See more keywords
Silicon Quantum Dot–Poly(methyl methacrylate) Nanocomposites with Reduced Light Scattering for Luminescent Solar Concentrators
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DOI: 10.1021/acsphotonics.8b01346
Abstract: Silicon quantum dots with indirect bandgap photoluminescence are promising luminophores for large-area luminescent solar concentrators (LSCs). However, if commercially viable devices are to be achi... read more here.
Keywords: luminescent solar; silicon quantum; quantum dot; poly methyl ... See more keywords
Valley splitting correlations across a silicon quantum well containing germanium.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41467-025-67325-z
Abstract: Quantum dots in SiGe/Si/SiGe heterostructures host coherent electron spin qubits, which are promising for future quantum computers. The silicon quantum well hosts near-degenerate electron valley states, creating a low-lying excited state that is known to… read more here.
Keywords: quantum well; valley splitting; silicon quantum; device ... See more keywords
Tuning the Optical Properties of Silicon Quantum Dots via Surface Functionalization with Conjugated Aromatic Fluorophores
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-21181-8
Abstract: Silicon Quantum Dots (SQDs) have recently attracted great interest due to their excellent optical properties, low cytotoxicity, and ease of surface modification. The size of SQDs and type of ligand on their surface has a… read more here.
Keywords: energy transfer; aromatic fluorophores; optical properties; surface ... See more keywords