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MXene Quantum Dots

Fundamentals to Applications

  • 1st Edition - July 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Poushali Das, Andreas Rosenkranz, Sayan Ganguly
  • Language: English

MXene Quantum Dots: Fundamentals to Applications investigates MXene-derived quantum dots, from fundamentals to synthesis and applications. It provides a comprehensive unders… Read more

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Description

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.

Key features

  • 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.

Readership

Researchers in energy conversion and storage, sensors, catalysis, filtration, optoelectronic devices, and biomedicine

Table of contents

1 Introduction to MXenes and MXene quantum dots
​Sayan Ganguly

2 Design and synthesis, surface functionalization, and heteroatom doping of MXene quantum dots
​Vishnuvarthanan Mayakrishnan

3 Fabrication of MXene quantum dot–based composites
​Sayan Ganguly

4 Characterization techniques and properties of the MXene quantum dots
​Venkatesan Natarajan, V. Rajashakar, Thukani Sathanantham Shanmugarajan, Uppuluri Varuna Naga Venkata Arjun, Sundaraseelan J, Poonam Popatrao Taru, Jeetendra Kumar Gupta, Konatham Teja Kumar Reddy

5 Applications of MXene quantum dots in sensing
​Zaheer Ud Din Babar, Ali Raza, Aamir Iqbal, Vincenzo Iannotti

6 Applications of MXene quantum dots in catalysis
​Sayan Ganguly

7 Applications of MXene quantum dots in optoelectronics
​Sayan Ganguly

8 Applications of MXene quantum dots in energy conversion
​Saeed Sajjadi

9 Applications of MXene quantum dots in energy storage
​Nallin Sharma

10 Applications of MXene quantum dots in bioimaging and nanomedicine
​Barrawaz Aateka Yahya, Sana S. Shaikh, Mohammed Abduljalil, Khan Ayesha Tazeen, Safwan Hazaa, Baig Shahajan Shabbir, Sunilkumar B. Bothara

11 MXene quantum dots for biomedical application
​Lokeshchandra Rameshchandra Gandhi, Rahul Shrikrishna Radke, Ashish M. Rathi, Manoj Manikrao Kadam, Shivshankar Sudhakar Kukade, Swati Singh

12 Toxicity and safety of MXene quantum dots
​Sayan Ganguly

13 Computational and machine learning studies on MXene quantum dots
​Ambikesh Soni, Aakrati Chourasia, Ishan Bopche, Pratiksha Singh, Manohar Prasad Bhandari

14 Challenges and future perspective in MXene quantum dot research
​Umme Thahira Khatoon, Ravinaik Banoth, Arunas Ramanavicius

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Poushali Das

Dr. Poushali Das is a senior research scientist at the Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University, Canada. Before this, she held a postdoctoral position in the Department of Chemistry at Bar-Ilan University, Israel. She completed her Ph.D. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India. She has received prestigious awards including the DST INSPIRE Scholar Award (Government of India), Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Award (European Commission), and H.G. Thode Postdoctoral Fellowship (Canada). Her research interests include multifunctional luminescent quantum dots and applications in sensors, biomedical fields, smart nanocomposites, polymer nanocomposites, etc.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Scientist, McMaster University, Canada

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Andreas Rosenkranz

Andreas Rosenkranz is a Professor for Material-Oriented Tribology and New 2D Materials at the University of Chile. His research focuses on the characterization, chemical functionalization, and application of 2D materials.

Affiliations and expertise
Professor, University of Chile, Santiago, Chile

SG

Sayan Ganguly

Dr. Sayan Ganguly is working in the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He obtained his PhD from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He obtained his B.Sc degree in Chemistry (Honours) at Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Belur Math, University of Calcutta; and then his B.Tech in 2012 (University of Calcutta). After that, he then went on to obtain his M.Tech from the University of Calcutta in polymer science and technology. His primary research interests include superabsorbent hydrogels, fluorescence in hydrogels, nanomaterials in hydrogels, and hydrogels in the biomedical fields.

Affiliations and expertise
Senior Research Associate, University of Waterloo, Canada