Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage
Handling and storing the immense amounts of data native to the information age is a major challenge in terms of technological sustainability and energy demand. To date, tape storage remains the most widespread method for data archiving, while DNA data storage appears to offer the best data density a...
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| author | Nils Mengel Marius Welzel Woldemar Niedenthal Markus Stein Dominik Heider Sangam Chatterjee |
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| description | Handling and storing the immense amounts of data native to the information age is a major challenge in terms of technological sustainability and energy demand. To date, tape storage remains the most widespread method for data archiving, while DNA data storage appears to offer the best data density and long-term stability in the future. However, DNA data storage is still in its infancy primarily due to economic and accessibility challenges. This emphasizes the need for more practical and readily available alternatives. We present a method for data storage utilizing inkjet printable quantum dots on paper with photoluminescence (PL) readout. Our proof of principle study showcases the ability to print and stack multiple bits of data on a single spot by exploiting the unique PL properties of quantum dots. This approach utilizes easily accessible resources, including a consumer-grade printer and paper as the substrate. Additionally, we perform initial stability tests, investigate scalability by controlling emission intensity, and evaluate the potential data density achievable by our approach. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1d37e0a554bb4b6a89d9cac4666d22052024-02-12T07:09:58ZengIOP PublishingJournal of Physics Communications2399-65282024-01-018202500510.1088/2399-6528/ad246dInkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storageNils Mengel0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0237-5231Marius Welzel1Woldemar Niedenthal2Markus Stein3Dominik Heider4Sangam Chatterjee5Institute of Experimental Physics I and Center for Materials Research (ZfM), Justus Liebig University Giessen , Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Giessen, GermanyDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, Philipps-University Marburg , Marburg, GermanyInstitute of Experimental Physics I and Center for Materials Research (ZfM), Justus Liebig University Giessen , Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Giessen, GermanyInstitute of Experimental Physics I and Center for Materials Research (ZfM), Justus Liebig University Giessen , Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Giessen, GermanyDepartment of Mathematics and Computer Science, Philipps-University Marburg , Marburg, GermanyInstitute of Experimental Physics I and Center for Materials Research (ZfM), Justus Liebig University Giessen , Heinrich-Buff-Ring 16, 35392 Giessen, GermanyHandling and storing the immense amounts of data native to the information age is a major challenge in terms of technological sustainability and energy demand. To date, tape storage remains the most widespread method for data archiving, while DNA data storage appears to offer the best data density and long-term stability in the future. However, DNA data storage is still in its infancy primarily due to economic and accessibility challenges. This emphasizes the need for more practical and readily available alternatives. We present a method for data storage utilizing inkjet printable quantum dots on paper with photoluminescence (PL) readout. Our proof of principle study showcases the ability to print and stack multiple bits of data on a single spot by exploiting the unique PL properties of quantum dots. This approach utilizes easily accessible resources, including a consumer-grade printer and paper as the substrate. Additionally, we perform initial stability tests, investigate scalability by controlling emission intensity, and evaluate the potential data density achievable by our approach.https://doi.org/10.1088/2399-6528/ad246dquantum dotsdata storagephotoluminescenceconcept |
| spellingShingle | Nils Mengel Marius Welzel Woldemar Niedenthal Markus Stein Dominik Heider Sangam Chatterjee Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage Journal of Physics Communications quantum dots data storage photoluminescence concept |
| title | Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage |
| title_full | Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage |
| title_fullStr | Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage |
| title_full_unstemmed | Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage |
| title_short | Inkjet-printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high-density long-term data storage |
| title_sort | inkjet printed quantum dots on paper as concept towards high density long term data storage |
| topic | quantum dots data storage photoluminescence concept |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1088/2399-6528/ad246d |
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