Keywords
Quantum dots
Photocatalysis
Photovoltaics
Sensors
Semiconductors
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Abstract
Mn-doped ZnS quantum dots have a very wide fields of applications due to their unique optoelectronic properties. This work is a compilation of the properties, methods of synthesis and applications that the nanostructure of this semiconductor has reported over the last couple of years with the propose of amplifying the knowledge about its importance in different researches and the future research directions that can be explored.
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