Macdonald Thomas J, Nann Thomas
Ian Wark Research Institute, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5095, Australia.
Nanomaterials (Basel). 2011 Nov 15;1(1):79-88. doi: 10.3390/nano1010079.
Quantum Dots (QDs) are promising alternatives to organic dyes as sensitisers for photocatalytic electrodes. This review article provides an overview of the current state of the art in this area. More specifically, different types of QDs with a special focus on heavy-metal free QDs and the methods for preparation and adsorption onto metal oxide electrodes (especially titania and zinc oxide) are discussed. Eventually, the key areas of necessary improvements are identified and assessed.
量子点（QDs）作为光催化电极的敏化剂，有望成为有机染料的替代品。本文综述了该领域的当前技术现状。更具体地说，讨论了不同类型的量子点，特别关注无重金属量子点以及制备方法和在金属氧化物电极（特别是二氧化钛和氧化锌）上的吸附情况。最后，确定并评估了需要改进的关键领域。
