Advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials have attracted considerable interest and
play key roles in scientific innovations in diverse fields. In particular, increased attention has …

Carbon dots (CDs) are a new category of crystalline, quasi-spherical fluorescence,“zero-
dimensional” carbon nanomaterials with a spatial size between 1 nm to 10 nm and have …

Two-photon absorption (TPA) fluorescence imaging holds great promise in diagnostics and
biomedicine owing to its unparalleled spatiotemporal resolution. However, the adaptability …

As an excellent fluorescent nanomaterial, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have the properties
of small molecular weight, small particle size, high fluorescence stability, no optical flicker …

In the areas of bioimaging and detection, biosensors have attracted extensive attention
recently. Specifically, biosensors based on nanostructures provide a more sensitive …

Carbon‐based quantum dots (QDs) have emerged as a fascinating class of advanced
materials with a unique combination of optoelectronic, biocompatible, and catalytic …

Seeking clean energy as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels is the inevitable choice to
realize the sustainable development of the society. Photocatalytic technique is considered a …

Optical information encryption and safety have aroused great attention since they are closely
correlated to data protection and information safety. The development of multiple stimuli …

Carbon dots (CDs) with excellent cytocompatibility, tunable optical properties, and simple
synthesis routes are highly desirable for use in optical bioimaging. However, the majority of …

Carbon-based nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes, carbon nanospheres, and
carbon nanofibers, are becoming a research hotspot due to their unique structure and good …