Carbon nanomaterials: Synthesis, functionalization and sensing applications

G Speranza - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Recent advances in nanomaterial design and synthesis has resulted in robust sensing
systems that display superior analytical performance. The use of nanomaterials within …

Innovations in the solid‐state fluorescence of carbon dots: strategies, optical manipulations, and applications

H Wang, L Ai, H Song, Z Song, X Yong… - Advanced Functional …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Carbon dots (CDs)—carbon nanoparticles smaller than 10 nm—have attracted widespread
attention owing to their excellent optical properties. However, high‐performing CDs often …

Carbon nanodots: a review—from the current understanding of the fundamental photophysics to the full control of the optical response

A Sciortino, A Cannizzo, F Messina - C, 2018 - mdpi.com
Carbon dots (CDs) are an emerging family of nanosystems displaying a range of fascinating
properties. Broadly speaking, they can be described as small, surface-functionalized …

[HTML][HTML] The importance of surface states in N-doped carbon quantum dots

SD Dsouza, M Buerkle, P Brunet, C Maddi… - Carbon, 2021 - Elsevier
Nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots are synthesized by a one-step atmospheric pressure
microplasma process. The origin of the observed photoluminescence emission and its …

On the emission properties of carbon dots: Reviewing data and discussing models

CM Carbonaro, R Corpino, M Salis, F Mocci… - C, 2019 - mdpi.com
The emission properties of carbon dots (CDs) have already found many potential
applications, from bio-imaging and cell labelling, to optical imaging and drug delivery, and …

Carbon dots from citric acid and its intermediates formed by thermal decomposition

R Ludmerczki, S Mura, CM Carbonaro… - … A European Journal, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Thermal decomposition of citric acid is one of the most common synthesis methods for
fluorescent carbon dots; the reaction pathway is, however, quite complex and the details are …

Fluorescent carbon dots in solid-state: From nanostructures to functional devices

J Ren, L Stagi, P Innocenzi - Progress in Solid State Chemistry, 2021 - Elsevier
In recent years, carbon dots (CDs) have attracted considerable attention for their potential
application in photonics and optoelectronics. One of the main limitations in realizing efficient …

Fluorescence quenching mechanism and the application of green carbon nanodots in the detection of heavy metal ions: a review

A Sekar, R Yadav, N Basavaraj - New Journal of Chemistry, 2021 - pubs.rsc.org
Fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) are renowned as a new family of zero-dimensional
nanomaterials. In the current scenario, CNDs are considered an iconic research field …

[HTML][HTML] Carbon dots applications for development of sustainable technologies for food safety: a comprehensive review

S Manzoor, AH Dar, KK Dash, VK Pandey… - Applied Food …, 2023 - Elsevier
This review describes the application of carbon dots in the development of sustainable
technologies for food safety and quality. Carbon dots (CDs) are surface-functionalized and …

Citric acid derived carbon dots, the challenge of understanding the synthesis-structure relationship

J Ren, L Malfatti, P Innocenzi - C, 2020 - mdpi.com
Carbon dots (CDs) are highly-emissive nanoparticles obtained through fast and cheap
syntheses. The understanding of CDs' luminescence, however, is still far from being …