Metallic Magic: Forging a Dream Material With Semiconductor Quantum Dots

Scientists have developed a superlattice of semiconductor quantum dots that functions like a metal, a significant leap forward in harnessing quantum dots’ full potential. The researchers achieved metal-like conductivity in this lattice, one million times greater than current quantum dot displays, without compromising quantum confinement. This advancement could revolutionize quantum dot technology, enabling new applications in electroluminescence devices, lasers, thermoelectric devices, and sensors.