MXene Quantum Dots

Fundamentals to Applications

Poushali Das, Andreas Rosenkranz, Sayan Ganguly

• Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
• Year: 2026
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• eBook ISBN:
  9780443265310
• Subtopic: Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications
• Index: Technology & Engineering

MXene Quantum Dots: Fundamentals to Applications investigates MXene-derived quantum dots, from fundamentals to synthesis and applications. It provides a comprehensive understanding of what MXene quantum dots are, their properties, and their synthesis methods, including knowledge of their composition, structure, and unique characteristics, as well as offering insights into a range of applications for these materials. The book covers the specific methods and techniques used to synthesize MXene quantum dots, including precursor materials, synthesis conditions, and post-synthesis treatments.In addition, it provides crucial understanding of the optical and electronic properties of MXene quantum dots, which play a significant role in their use in optoelectronics, energy conversion, storage devices, sensors, bioimaging, catalysis, and other emerging applications. The advantages and challenges associated with their applications are also addressed, as are the safety considerations and potential environmental impacts associated with their synthesis, handling, and disposal. - Covers the specific methods and techniques used to synthesize and characterize MXene quantum dots. - Analyzes a range of cutting-edge applications of these emerging materials. - Provides in a single volume all the information necessary for multidisciplinary audiences who want to learn more about or further develop MXene quantum dot technology.

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Contributors
• Preface
• CHAPTER 1 Introduction to MXenes and MXene quantum dots
• CHAPTER 2 Design and synthesis, surface functionalization, and heteroatom doping of MXene quantum dots
• CHAPTER 3 Fabrication of MXene quantum dot–based composites
• CHAPTER 4 Characterization techniques and properties of the MXene quantum dots
• CHAPTER 5 Applications of MXene quantum dots in sensing
• CHAPTER 6 Applications of MXene quantum dots in catalysis
• CHAPTER 7 Applications of MXene quantum dots in optoelectronics
• CHAPTER 8 Applications of MXene quantum dots in energy conversion
• CHAPTER 9 Applications of MXene quantum dots in energy storage
• CHAPTER 10 Applications of MXene quantum dots in bioimaging and nanomedicine
• CHAPTER 11 MXene quantum dots for biomedical application
• CHAPTER 12 Toxicity and safety of MXene quantum dots
• CHAPTER 13 Computational and machine learning studies on MXene quantum dots
• CHAPTER 14 Challenges and future perspective in MXene quantum dot research
• Index