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Ryo Sekiya¹, Takeharu Haino¹

¹Department of Chemistry Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University, 1-3-1, Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 739-8526, Japan.

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Nanographenes (NGs), or graphene quantum dots, are nanoscale graphene fragments with tunable photoemission properties. Recent advances focus on postsynthetic modification to create advanced carbon-based materials.

Keywords:

chemical functionalization graphene graphene quantum dot nanographene supramolecular chemistry

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Organic Chemistry

Background:

Nanographenes (NGs), also known as graphene quantum dots, are nanoscale graphene fragments.
These materials exhibit tunable photoemission properties upon UV excitation, spanning the UV-to-visible spectrum.
NGs have garnered significant interest across diverse scientific disciplines due to their unique optical characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advancements in the postsynthetic modification of nanographenes.
To highlight how modifying NGs with organic groups enhances their properties and functionalities.
To provide a concise overview of established nanographene production methods.

Main Methods:

Exploration of organic synthesis routes for nanographene production.
Investigation of postsynthetic modification strategies for nanographenes.
Analysis of literature detailing the functionalization of NGs with organic groups.

Main Results:

Postsynthetic modification allows for precise tuning of nanographene properties.
Functionalized NGs offer new capabilities, enabling sophisticated carbon-based material development.
A growing body of research focuses on enhancing NG performance through chemical modification.

Conclusions:

Postsynthetic modification is a key strategy for advancing nanographene applications.
Tailoring NGs via organic functionalization unlocks potential in various fields.
Continued research in NG modification promises novel functional materials.