title: Semiconductor Nanocrystal Quantum Dot Synthesis Approaches Towards Large-Scale Industrial Production for Energy Applications.
abstract: This paper reviews the experimental synthesis and engineering developments that focused on various green approaches and large-scale process production routes for quantum dots. Fundamental process engineering principles were illustrated. In relation to the small-scale hot injection method, our discussions focus on the non-injection route that could be scaled up with engineering stir-tank reactors. In addition, applications that demand to utilize quantum dots as "commodity" chemicals are discussed, including solar cells and solid-state lightings.
authors.affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN37831-6181, USA. hum1@ornl.gov.
authors.forename: Michael Z
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Hu
authors.affiliation: Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN37831-6181, USA.
authors.forename: Ting
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Zhu
keywords: Production; QDs; Quantum dots; Scale up; Synthesis