Photoluminescent carbon nanodots: synthesis, physicochemical properties and analytical applications

• Published in: Materials today (Kidlington, England) Vol. 18; no. 8; pp. 447 - 458
• Main Authors: Roy, Prathik, Chen, Po-Cheng, Periasamy, Arun Prakash, Chen, Ya-Na, Chang, Huan-Tsung
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2015

Carbon nanodots (C-dots) possessing photoluminescence (PL) properties have become interesting materials for sensing and imaging, with the advantages of water-dispersibility, biocompatibility, chemical and photo stability. They can be prepared from organic matter such as tea, grass, coffee, and small...