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Trio wins Nobel Prize in chemistry for work on quantum dots, used in electronics and medical imaging

Editor: Zhancheng Liu

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Three scientists, Moungi Bawendi (MIT), Louis Brus (Columbia University), and Alexei Ekimov (Nanocrystals Technology Inc.), have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work on quantum dots, tiny particles with unique properties that emit bright colored light. These quantum dots have found applications in various fields, including electronics and medical imaging.

 

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The versatile applications of quantum dots include their use in electronics displays and biomedical imaging. Their fluorescent properties enable researchers to track drug delivery within the human body and study the precise location and growth of tumors.

The announcement of the Nobel laureates was marred by a premature leak, with Swedish media reporting the winners hours before the official announcement. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, which awards the Nobel Prizes, expressed deep regret over the incident and vowed to investigate the source of the leak.

The Nobel laureates themselves expressed surprise and honor at receiving the prestigious award. Bawendi emphasized the motivation behind their work as driven by basic science and curiosity about the fundamental workings of the world. Brus, a professor emeritus at Columbia, was pleased to see recognition for the field of chemistry he had dedicated decades to. Ekimov, who had worked on the topic for over 40 years, was delighted by the acknowledgment of their efforts.

Overall, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their work on quantum dots recognizes the profound impact of their research on both fundamental science and practical applications, bridging the gap between physics and chemistry and benefiting fields ranging from electronics to healthcare.

 

Source: https://apnews.com/article/nobel-prize-chemistry-stockholm-cabca0d16dc33427799886a1f012effe

 

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