Carbon nanodots: synthesis, properties and applications
Haitao Li, Zhenhui Kang, Yang Liu, Shuit‐Tong Lee
Abstract
Carbon nanodots (C-dots) have generated enormous excitement because of their superiority in water solubility, chemical inertness, low toxicity, ease of functionalization and resistance to photobleaching. In this review, by introducing the synthesis and photo- and electron-properties of C-dots, we hope to provide further insight into their controversial emission origin (particularly the upconverted photoluminescence) and to stimulate further research into their potential applications, especially in photocatalysis, energy conversion, optoelectronics, and sensing.
Topics & Concepts
PhotobleachingNanodotPhotoluminescenceNanotechnologyMaterials sciencePhotocatalysisCarbon fibersSurface modificationChemistryOptoelectronicsCatalysisFluorescencePhysicsOrganic chemistryOpticsComposite materialPhysical chemistryComposite numberCarbon and Quantum Dots ApplicationsQuantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesNanocluster Synthesis and Applications