Fabrication of ultra-bright carbon nano-onions <i>via</i> a one-step microwave pyrolysis of fish scale waste in seconds
Yunzi Xin, Kai Odachi, Takashi Shirai
Abstract
Carbon nano-onion is synthesized via microwave pyrolysis of fish scale waste in seconds. Simultaneous surface functionalization facilitates bright visible-light emission and excellent dispersibility, enabling the fabrication of flexible film and LED.
Topics & Concepts
PyrolysisFabricationMicrowaveCarbon fibersMaterials scienceSurface modificationNanotechnologyNano-Fish <Actinopterygii>Chemical engineeringOne-StepComposite materialFisheryComposite numberComputer scienceEngineeringPathologyBiologyTelecommunicationsAlternative medicineMedicineCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsGraphene research and applicationsGraphene and Nanomaterials Applications