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The 2023 Nobel Prize awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei Ekimov “for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots” (QDs) marks a milestone in the field to which I devoted the past 30-years of my career. In this perspective, I reflect on key concepts and directions in my research journey. I began by exploring the “artificial atom” nature of QDs while advancing the development of III-V QDs. Shape control, particularly in rods, captured my attention due to its impact on dimensionality related properties. I also discovered semiconductor-metal hybrid nanocrystals and uncovered synergetic effects, highlighting their transformative role in photocatalysis and heavy doping. My work extended to QD applications in displays and, more recently, to forming coupled QD molecules, continuing the artificial atom theme. I conclude by outlining future directions and challenges, envisioning a bright future for this vibrant field at the intersection of materials and physical chemistry.
2023年诺贝尔奖授予Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus和Alexei Ekimov“发现和合成量子点”（QDs），这是我过去30年职业生涯中在该领域的一个里程碑。从这个角度，我反思了我的研究之旅中的关键概念和方向。我从探索量子点的“人工原子”性质开始，同时推进III-V量子点的发展。形状控制，特别是在杆，引起了我的注意，因为它对维度相关属性的影响。我还发现了半导体-金属杂化纳米晶体，并发现了协同效应，突出了它们在光催化和重掺杂中的变革作用。我的工作扩展到量子点在显示器中的应用，最近，形成耦合的量子点分子，继续人工原子的主题。最后，我概述了未来的方向和挑战，展望了这个充满活力的领域在材料和物理化学交叉领域的光明未来。
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The fledgling State of Israel began to publish its scientific activity in 1951 under the general heading of Bulletin of the Research Council of Israel, which quickly split into sections to accommodate various fields in the growing academic community. In 1963, the Bulletin ceased publication and independent journals were born, with Section A becoming the new Israel Journal of Chemistry.
The Israel Journal of Chemistry is the official journal of the Israel Chemical Society. Effective from Volume 50 (2010) it is published by Wiley-VCH.
The Israel Journal of Chemistry is an international and peer-reviewed publication forum for Special Issues on timely research topics in all fields of chemistry: from biochemistry through organic and inorganic chemistry to polymer, physical and theoretical chemistry, including all interdisciplinary topics. Each topical issue is edited by one or several Guest Editors and primarily contains invited Review articles. Communications and Full Papers may be published occasionally, if they fit with the quality standards of the journal. The publication language is English and the journal is published twelve times a year.
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