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What is Quantum dots?

Also known as: quantum dot

Definition 23.20 University Chemistry — Year 3 · Chapter 23 — Inorganic Materials and Nanomaterials

A quantum dot is a semiconductor nanocrystal small enough that the confinement of its electrons and holes raises its band gap above that of the bulk solid.

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