Carbon dots (C-dots) are a large family of nanomaterials characterized by an intense
photoluminescence. The origin of the emission is multifaceted and is dependent on a …

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) as a rising star of carbon nanomaterials, by virtue of their
unique physicochemical, optical and electronic properties, have displayed tremendous …

Nature provides an almost limitless supply of sources that inspire scientists to develop new
materials with novel applications and less of an environmental impact. Recently, much …

Carbon-based quantum dots and their nanocomposites have sparked immense interest for
researchers as sensors due to their attractive physico-chemical properties caused by edge …

Carbon dots (C‐dots) are generally separated into graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and
carbon nanodots (CNDs) based on their respective top‐down and bottom‐up preparation …

As a novel carbon allotrope, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have been investigated in various
fields, including photocatalysis, bioimaging, optoelectronics, energy and photovoltaic …

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 …

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 …

This review deals with the promising newest carbon-based nanomaterial; Carbon Quantum
Dots (CQDs). CQDs demonstrate optoelectronic properties comparable to conventional …

In recent years, carbon dots (C-dots) have become a rising star for a spectrum of
environmental and energy applications, ranging from chemical catalysis, to photocatalysis …