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Khadijeh Nekoueian¹, Mandana Amiri, Mika Sillanpää

¹Department of Chemistry, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran. mandanaamiri@uma.ac.ir.

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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) offer unique properties for sensing. This review bridges their optical and electrochemical aspects for advanced electroanalysis and nanomedicine.

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Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Electrochemistry

Background:

Carbon-based quantum dots, including carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and graphene quantum dots (GQDs), exhibit unique quantum confinement effects.
Existing reviews often focus on optical properties and applications, with less emphasis on defining these particles and correlating optical with electrochemical behavior.
There is a need to bridge the understanding between the optical and electrochemical properties of carbon-based quantum particles for advanced applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a detailed discussion on the definition of carbon-based quantum particles.
To establish a correlation between the optical and electrochemical properties of carbon-based quantum particles.
To highlight their utility in electroanalysis, sensing, and nanomedical applications.

Main Methods:

Literature review focusing on optical and electrochemical properties of carbon-based quantum particles.
Analysis of their electronic nature and its influence on performance.
Exploration of their integration into sensing platforms and composite nanomaterials.

Main Results:

Carbon-based quantum particles demonstrate significant potential in electroanalysis due to their electronic properties.
Their integration into sensors enhances detection limits for various analytes.
Composite nanomaterials incorporating these particles show promise for point-of-care devices and personalized medicine.

Conclusions:

Carbon-based quantum particles are versatile nanomaterials with significant potential in electroanalysis and sensing.
Bridging optical and electrochemical insights is crucial for optimizing their use in diagnostics and nanomedicine.
Further development can lead to advanced point-of-care and personalized medicine solutions.