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Compact Quantum Dots for Single-molecule Imaging
Published on: October 9, 2012
Simple one-step synthesis of highly luminescent carbon dots from orange juice: application as excellent bio-imaging
Swagatika Sahu1, Birendra Behera, Tapas K Maiti
1Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, India 769008.
Abstract:
Highly photoluminescent carbon dots with a PL quantum yield of 26% have been prepared in one step by hydrothermal treatment of orange juice. Due to high photostability and low toxicity these carbon dots are demonstrated as excellent probes in cellular imaging.

