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Quantum Dots Disrupt Protein Function, Raising New Toxicity Concerns

Researchers examine the toxicity potential of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) on the human intestinal fatty acid binding protein (HIFABP) through molecular simulations. The results reveal GQDs obstructing HIFABP's portals, possibly impairing its function, highlighting significant biosafety implications for GQD applications

28 Oct 2024

Short Ligands Enhance Perovskite Quantum Dot Solar Cell Performance and Lifespan

An international team of researchers from the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology, Gyeongsang National University, and Kookmin University created a novel technique using “perovskite quantum dots” to improve the stability and efficiency of solar cells.

4 Oct 2024

New Research Finds Quantum Software Makes Complex Chemistry Research Process Up to 20 Times More Efficient and Could Cut Drug Development Costs

Terra Quantum, a global leader in quantum technology, today announced a new method for predicting molecular structures with improved efficiency and speed in a joint research effort with Prof. Dr. Christoph Bannwarth of RWTH Aachen University, the largest technical university in Germany.

From Terra Quantum AG 3 Oct 2024

Pulsed Laser Tech Advances Quantum Dot Solar Cells

Researchers have explored strategies to enhance the power conversion efficiency (PCE) and operational stability of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) by incorporating nanomaterials into the electron and hole transport layers.

30 Sep 2024

Boosting Hydrophobic Coatings with Quantum Dots

Researchers enhanced polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) for packaging by using carbon quantum dots (CQDs) to improve the dispersion of hydrophobic coatings. This innovation increased water resistance and maintained transparency, making PVA more suitable for high-humidity environments.

11 Sep 2024

Gravitational Waves Reveal New Details About the Internal Dynamics of Neutron Stars

In a recent study published in the journal Nature Astronomy, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign provided new insights into how dissipative tidal forces within binary neutron star systems will enhance the understanding of the universe.

6 Sep 2024

Microtoroid Resonators Enhance Quantum Dot Detection

This study demonstrates the use of microtoroid optical resonator photothermal microscopy to detect individual 5-nm quantum dots with high sensitivity. The FLOWER-based system offers improved resonance accuracy and decreased response time, showcasing advancements in label-free nano-object detection.

28 Aug 2024

Carbon Quantum Dot Dressings For Advanced Wound Healing

Researchers have developed nanofiber mats incorporating silver nanoparticle-coated carbon quantum dots and trisodium citrate for wound healing.

27 Aug 2024

Quantum Dots Expand Photodetector Responsivity

Researchers enhanced the spectral responsivity of photodetectors by integrating CdSe/ZnS quantum dots with MEH-PPV polymer.

26 Aug 2024

Memristor-Based DC Sources for Scalable Quantum Control

A recent study in Cryogenics explored the use of memristor-based cryogenic DC sources for scalable quantum-dot control, crucial for quantum computing. The researchers successfully demonstrated the viability of this approach, highlighting its potential to outperform traditional switched-capacitor circuits in terms of power consumption and stability.

13 Aug 2024