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Facile Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots with High Product Yield Using a Solid-Phase Strategy
Haitao Ren1, Fan Qi2, Xiangbo Feng1
1Technological Institute of Materials & Energy Science (TIMES), Xijing University, Xi'an 710123, China.
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland)
|November 27, 2024
Summary
A novel solid-phase method efficiently synthesizes fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from glucose with a 78% yield. This green approach avoids solvents and complex purification, offering a scalable alternative for CQD production.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Nanotechnology
- Green Chemistry
Background:
- Liquid-phase synthesis is common for fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs) but suffers from low yield, difficult purification, and toxic solvents.
- These limitations hinder the large-scale production and practical application of CQDs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a green, efficient, and scalable method for synthesizing fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CQDs).
- To characterize the structural and fluorescence properties of the synthesized CQDs.
Main Methods:
- A one-step solid-phase synthesis using glucose as a carbon source.
- Characterization using various techniques to determine size, surface properties, and fluorescence characteristics.
Main Results:
- Achieved a high product yield of 78% for fluorescent CQDs.
- Synthesized CQDs with a mean size of 4.1 nm, abundant oxygen-containing functional groups, and good water solubility.
- Observed excitation-dependent fluorescence with optimal excitation at 358 nm and emission at 455 nm, a quantum yield of 6.21%, and a fluorescence lifetime of 3.02 ns.
Conclusions:
- The solid-phase approach provides a green and efficient route for producing fluorescent CQDs powder.
- This method overcomes the limitations of traditional liquid-phase synthesis, enabling potential large-scale applications.
