Quantum Dots: Nobel Prize-Winning Breakthroughs in Chemistry

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Quantum Dots: Nobel Prize-Winning Breakthroughs in Chemistry
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The Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Moungi G. Bawendi, Louis E. Brus, and Alexei I. Ekimov for their discovery and development of quantum dots, which are nanoparticles used in LED lights, television screens, and medical applications. Quantum dots are the smallest components of nanotechnology and have unique properties based on their size. The laureates' work has paved the way for advancements in various fields, including cancer surgery and nanotechnology.

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