The light of carbon dots: From mechanism to applications

B Wang, S Lu - Matter, 2022 - cell.com
Photoluminescence (PL) nanomaterials are widely used by scientists because of their
important applications in optoelectronic devices and biomedicine, such as use in organic …

Zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials for fluorescent sensing and imaging

Z Yang, T Xu, H Li, M She, J Chen, Z Wang… - Chemical …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials have attracted considerable interest and
play key roles in scientific innovations in diverse fields. In particular, increased attention has …

A review of carbon dots in synthesis strategy

H Liu, X Zhong, Q Pan, Y Zhang, W Deng, G Zou… - Coordination Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Among the carbon nanomaterials family, the fluorescent carbon dot has emerged as a
significant member among the novel types of nanomaterials, and many researchers have …

Functional Group Modulation in Carbon Quantum Dots for Accelerating Photocatalytic CO2 Reduction

Z Liu, W Hou, H Guo, Z Wang, L Wang… - ACS Applied Materials & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
This study investigates the mechanism behind the enhanced photocatalytic performance of
carbon quantum dot (CQD)-induced photocatalysts. Red luminescent CQDs (R-CQDs) were …

State-of-the-art developments in carbon quantum dots (CQDs): Photo-catalysis, bio-imaging, and bio-sensing applications

ME Khan, A Mohammad, T Yoon - Chemosphere, 2022 - Elsevier
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs), the intensifying nanostructured form of carbon material, have
exhibited incredible impetus in several research fields such as bio-imaging, bio-sensing …

Recent advances in quantum dot catalysts for hydrogen evolution: Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application

H Su, W Wang, R Shi, H Tang, L Sun, L Wang… - Carbon …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Photocatalytic water splitting is beneficial for the effective mitigation of global energy and
environmental crises. Owing to multi‐exciton generation, impressive light harvesting, and …

Insights into photoluminescence mechanisms of carbon dots: advances and perspectives

L Ai, Y Yang, B Wang, J Chang, Z Tang, B Yang, S Lu - Science Bulletin, 2021 - Elsevier
Carbon dots (CDs) are potentially useful in many areas such as bioimaging, light-emitting
diodes, and sensing because of their excellent optical properties, high biocompatibility, and …

Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants using TiO2-based photocatalysts: A review

D Chen, Y Cheng, N Zhou, P Chen, Y Wang… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2020 - Elsevier
Organic compounds, generated from different industries, produce a range of the problematic
pollutants in wastewater. TiO 2 based photocatalysts are novel materials that exhibit …

Inside‐and‐Out Semiconductor Engineering for CO2 Photoreduction: From Recent Advances to New Trends

S Wang, X Han, Y Zhang, N Tian, T Ma… - Small …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction attracts substantial interests for the production of chemical
fuels via solar energy conversion, but the activity, stability, and selectivity of products were …

Carbon dots as new building blocks for electrochemical energy storage and electrocatalysis

Y Zhai, B Zhang, R Shi, S Zhang, Y Liu… - Advanced Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
In recent years, research into the synthesis and applications of 0D carbon dots (CDs) has
blossomed into a vibrant and exciting new research field. CDs possess diverse and …