From synthesis to chiroptical activities: advancements in circularly polarized luminescent inorganic quantum dots.

Nanoscale

State Key Laboratory of Medicinal Chemical Biology, Tianjin Key Laboratory of Biosensing and Molecular Recognition, Haihe Laboratory of Sustainable Chemical Transformations, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, P. R. China.

Published: December 2024

Circularly polarized luminescence (CPL) in inorganic quantum dots (QDs) represents a burgeoning and dynamic research domain, offering immense potential across a spectrum of applications, including three-dimensional displays, optical data storage, asymmetric catalysis, and chiral sensing. However, the persistent trade-off between fluorescence brightness and the emission dissymmetry factor highlights the nascent stage of current research. This review delves into the synthesis methodologies of CPL QDs, providing an exhaustive analysis of existing approaches and the resulting material properties. It elucidates the critical factors influencing CPL characteristics, such as ligand types, interaction modes, and QD architectures. Furthermore, it synthesizes the theoretical frameworks underlying chirality and CPL generation, ranging from time-dependent density functional theory (TDDFT) to molecular dynamics (AIMD), thereby deepening the understanding of CPL mechanisms within QDs. The review culminates with a comprehensive exploration of potential applications, alongside a forward-looking perspective on the future trajectory of CPL QD research.

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