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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) offer tunable properties for green catalysis. This review details their synthesis and functionalization for efficient solar- and electricity-driven energy conversion applications.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Catalysis

Background:

  • Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials.
  • CQDs possess tunable electronic structures and abundant surface functionalities.
  • They exhibit outstanding optical and electronic properties for catalysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advances in green synthesis and surface functionalization of CQDs.
  • To explore CQDs' potential in photo- and electrocatalytic applications for sustainable energy conversion.
  • To provide guidance for developing next-generation CQD-based catalysts.

Main Methods:

  • Green and controllable synthesis of CQDs.
  • Molecular-level surface functionalization strategies.
  • Integration of CQDs into catalytic systems via surface modification, nanostructure regulation, interface engineering, and heterojunction construction.

Main Results:

  • CQDs show remarkable potential in environmental catalysis, particularly for solar- and electricity-driven reactions.
  • Structure-activity relationships and reaction mechanisms were elucidated for CO2 reduction, oxygen reduction, and water electrolysis using CQD-based catalysts.
  • Progress in integrating CQDs into advanced catalytic systems was summarized.

Conclusions:

  • CQDs are promising materials for sustainable energy conversion.
  • Precise design, scalable preparation, and practical deployment are key challenges and opportunities.
  • Further development of CQD-derived catalysts is crucial for future energy solutions.