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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Optoelectronics
  • Wood Science

Background:

  • Optimizing indoor environments requires advanced materials for light transmission, energy saving, environmental protection, and UV shielding.
  • Transparent wood composites are emerging as promising materials with tunable properties.
  • Carbon quantum dots offer unique photoluminescent and UV-shielding capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare a fluorescent transparent wood (FTW) with integrated UV-shielding properties.
  • To evaluate the optical, mechanical, and stability characteristics of the developed FTW.
  • To explore the potential applications of FTW beyond its primary functions.

Main Methods:

  • Delignification of a wood template.
  • Encapsulation of carbon quantum dots and epoxy resin into the wood template.
  • Characterization of optical transmittance, water absorption, tensile strength, and UV-shielding performance.

Main Results:

  • The FTW achieved approximately 91% optical transmittance.
  • Demonstrated excellent water absorption stability with a weight gain rate below 9%.
  • Exhibited a longitudinal tensile strength of 139 MPa and effective UV-shielding.
  • Showcased uniform luminescence under ultraviolet light due to carbon quantum dots and the cellulose skeleton.

Conclusions:

  • The developed fluorescent transparent wood (FTW) is a multifunctional material with excellent optical and mechanical properties.
  • FTW offers significant UV-shielding capabilities and tunable luminescence.
  • Potential applications include electromagnetic shielding and harmful gas detection, highlighting its versatility.