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Carbon quantum dots: recent progresses on synthesis, surface modification and applications
Masoud Farshbaf1, Soodabeh Davaran2,3, Fariborz Rahimi4
1a Department of Medical Nanotechnology, Faculty of Advanced Medical Science , Tabriz University of Medical Science , Tabriz , Iran.
Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology
|September 22, 2017
Summary
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are tiny nanoparticles with unique optical properties. Recent advancements focus on their synthesis, modification, and diverse applications in bioimaging, sensing, drug delivery, and catalysis.
Area of Science:
- Nanotechnology
- Materials Science
- Quantum Chemistry
Background:
- Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are carbon nanoparticles (<10 nm) with remarkable properties.
- Advantages include chemical inertness, water solubility, biocompatibility, and photostability.
- CQDs exhibit unique optical and luminescence characteristics driving research interest.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in carbon quantum dot (CQD) research.
- To focus on synthesis, size control, and surface modification techniques.
- To highlight CQD applications in bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, and catalysis.
Main Methods:
- Review of synthesis techniques for CQDs.
- Analysis of methods for size and surface control.
- Examination of optical properties and luminescence mechanisms.
- Compilation of application-based studies.
Main Results:
- CQDs offer tunable optical properties and efficient luminescence.
- Various synthesis routes allow for controlled CQD characteristics.
- Surface modification enhances CQD functionality and targeting.
- CQDs demonstrate significant potential in biomedical and catalytic fields.
Conclusions:
- Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are versatile nanomaterials with significant potential.
- Advancements in synthesis and modification are expanding their applications.
- CQDs are promising for diagnostics, therapeutics, and green chemistry.
