Modified top-down approach for synthesis of molybdenum oxide quantum dots: sonication induced chemical etching of thin films
Dibya Jyoti Borah, A.T.T. Mostako, Angshuman Thunder Borgogoi, Prasanta Kumar Saikia, Ashim Malakar
Abstract
A simple and modified top-down approach to synthesize molybdenum oxide (MoO<sub>x</sub>: <italic>x</italic> = 2, 3) quantum dots (QDs) is proposed in this study.
Topics & Concepts
Quantum dotEtching (microfabrication)SonicationMolybdenumIsotropic etchingMaterials scienceThin filmOxideNanotechnologyMolybdenum oxideOptoelectronicsChemical engineeringMetallurgyLayer (electronics)EngineeringZnO doping and propertiesQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors