Life Cycle Assessment of Quantum Dots and Its Composites

In this chapter, we take a close look at the environmental friendliness of quantum dots (QDs) and their composites via the lens of a life cycle assessment (LCA). The importance of QDs and their widespread practicality are first elucidated. The environmental effects of extracting raw materials, producing, transporting, using, and disposing of QDs are all considered in the LCA analysis. This chapter focuses on the trade-offs between performance and sustainability, and it explores the environmental effects of various QD composite materials. QDs’ use in low-power uses like lighting and screens is also highlighted. Carbon emissions, resource use, and trash output are only some of the environmental measures used to calculate the extent of these effects. This chapter provides a thorough analysis of the environmental impacts of quantum dots (QDs) in an effort to educate researchers, industry professionals, and policymakers so that they can make educated decisions about the research, application, and management of QDs and their composites.