Although research into colloidal quantum dots has led to promising results for the realization of photovoltaic devices, a better understanding of the robustness and stability of these devices is necessary before commercial competiveness can be claimed.
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Kovalenko, M. Opportunities and challenges for quantum dot photovoltaics. Nature Nanotech 10, 994–997 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2015.284
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