This Review focuses on noncovalent functionalization of graphene and graphene oxide with
various species involving biomolecules, polymers, drugs, metals and metal oxide-based …

Emerging as a potent alternative to classical metal-based semiconductor quantum dots
(Qdots), carbon dots (Cdots) possess the distinctive advantages of convenient synthesis …

As a new class of fluorescent carbon materials, graphene quantum dots (GQDs) have
attracted tremendous attention due to their outstanding properties and potential applications …

Biological materials have robust hierarchical structures capable of specialized functions and
the incorporation of natural biologically active components, which have been finely tuned …

Carbon-based nanomaterials have established a prime position as drug delivery carriers. It
is very interesting to see that a carbon nanostructure could be used as a drug too, instead of …

The development of two-dimensional (2D) inorganic materials-based quantum dots (QDs) is
still in its infancy but is triggering immense enthusiasm due to their high chemical stability …

Carbon dots (CDs) with unique optical properties are a stable and highly biocompatible
fluorescent material offering enormous application potential in optical imaging and …

We have developed a novel eco-friendly approach involving hydrazine hydrate-assisted
hydrothermal cutting followed by functionalization with poly (ethylene imine)(PEI) for …

Carbon-based nanomaterials hold promise for eco-friendly alternatives to heavy-metal-
containing quantum dots (QDs) in optoelectronic applications. Here, boric acid …

Biomolecular self-assembly provides a facile way to synthesize functional nanomaterials.
Due to the unique structure and functions of biomolecules, the created biological …