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Jie Guo^1,2, Mengyu Guo³, Fuhui Wang^1,2

¹CAS Key Laboratory of Organic Solids, Beijing National Laboratory for Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100190, P. R. China.

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|June 20, 2020

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This study introduces graphdiyne quantum dots (GDY-Py QDs) with improved solubility and bright fluorescence. These novel carbon nanomaterials show promise for advanced optical imaging and biomedical applications.

Keywords:

carbon conjugation fluorescence imaging agents quantum dots

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Nanotechnology
Chemistry

Background:

Graphdiyne (GDY) is a 2D carbon allotrope with unique sp- and sp2-hybridized carbon networks, offering potential in energy, catalysis, and electronics.
The poor solubility of pristine GDY limits its practical applications.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a facile strategy for preparing soluble graphdiyne quantum dots (GDY-Py QDs).
To investigate the properties and potential applications of these novel nanomaterials.

Main Methods:

Sonogashira cross-coupling reaction was employed to covalently link pyrene groups to GDY.
Characterization of GDY-Py QDs, including size determination (average diameter of 3±0.1 nm).
Evaluation of dispersibility, fluorescence properties (quantum yield of 42.82%), stability, and cytotoxicity.

Main Results:

GDY-Py QDs exhibit superior dispersibility in organic solvents and water.
The quantum dots display bright fluorescence with a high quantum yield.
GDY-Py QDs function effectively as contrast agents in cell imaging.
The materials demonstrate high stability and non-cytotoxicity.

Conclusions:

The developed Sonogashira cross-coupling strategy successfully produced soluble GDY-Py QDs.
GDY-Py QDs possess excellent fluorescence properties and biocompatibility.
These quantum dots hold significant potential for optical imaging and various biomedical applications.