Issue 46, 2023

Quantum dots: a tool for the detection of explosives/nitro derivatives

Abstract

Nitro derivatives are considered as major environmental pollutants and issues of health concern. In current times, a variety of methods and techniques have been utilized for the sensing of these nitro derivatives. In view of this, the remarkable fluorescence properties of quantum dots (QDs) provide a great opportunity to detect these nitro derivatives. This review highlighted the recent reports of QDs as the sensing material for these nitro derivative explosives. Different modifications in QDs using physical and chemical approaches can be used to improve their sensing output. Various interaction mechanisms have been discussed between QDs and nitro derivatives to change their fluorescence properties. Finally, the current challenges and the perspective for the forthcoming future are provided in the concluding section. We hope this review will be beneficial in guiding the utilization of QDs in sensing applications.

Graphical abstract: Quantum dots: a tool for the detection of explosives/nitro derivatives

Article information

Article type
Critical Review
Submitted
05 Sept. 2023
Accepted
01 Nov. 2023
First published
02 Nov. 2023

Anal. Methods, 2023,15, 6362-6376

Quantum dots: a tool for the detection of explosives/nitro derivatives

A. Gupta, S. Kaur, H. Singh, S. Garg, A. Kumar and E. Malhotra, Anal. Methods, 2023, 15, 6362 DOI: 10.1039/D3AY01566A

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