TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The paper aims to provide a technical review of the application of quantum dot (QD) technology to sensors.Design/methodology/approach– Following a brief introduction to QD technology, this paper considers recent research on QD‐based physical, chemical and gas sensors.Findings– This shows that QDs are being exploited in a range of experimental sensors for detecting physical variables, notably radiant/electromagnetic quantities and temperature; chemical compounds, such as metals and many species of clinical interest; and a variety of gases and vapours. Prospects also exist to develop improved sources and detectors for use in optical gas sensors.Research limitations/implications– The paper does not consider biomedical uses of QDs such as cellular imaging, bioassays and biosensors.Originality/value– This provides a detailed insight into recent research on physical, chemical and gas sensors based on QD technology.
VL  - 30
IS  - 4
SN  - 0260-2288
DO  - 10.1108/02602281011072143
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/02602281011072143
AU  - Bogue Robert
PY  - 2010
Y1  - 2010/01/01
TI  - Quantum dots: a bright future for photonic nanosensors
T2  - Sensor Review
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 279
EP  - 284
Y2  - 2024/04/19
ER  -