María José Ruedas Rama
Professor of the Department of Physical Chemistry in the Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Granada
Quantum dots are particles so small that their properties are determined by phenomena of a quantum nature. One of the most interesting characteristics is their luminescence, since when excited they are capable of emitting light of different colours depending on their size.
Quantum dots are nowadays of great importance in nanotechnology. Among some applications, they can be used in the preparation of solar panels, in screen and television lighting systems based on QLED technology and, of course, in biomedicine, as they allow images to be obtained at the intracellular level that can be very useful in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as cancer.
This is a well-deserved recognition of the great impact of quantum dots in different areas of nanotechnology.