An Overview on Carbon Quantum Dots Optical and Chemical Features.

Content Provider	Europe PMC
Author	Giordano, Marco Giuseppe Seganti, Giulia Bartoli, Mattia Tagliaferro, Alberto
Editor	Striccoli, Marinella
Copyright Year	2023
Abstract	Carbon quantum dots are the materials of a new era with astonishing properties such as high photoluminescence, chemical tuneability and high biocompatibility. Since their discovery, carbon quantum dots have been described as nanometric high-fluorescent carbon nanoparticles, but this definition has become weaker year after year. Nowadays, the classification and the physical explanation of carbon quantum dots optical properties and their chemical structure remain matter of debate. In this review, we provide a clear discussion on these points, providing a starting point for the rationalization of their classification and a comprehensive view on the optical and chemical features of carbon quantum dots.
Journal	Molecules
Volume Number	28
DOI	10.3390/molecules28062772
PubMed Central reference number	PMC10051812
Issue Number	6
PubMed reference number	36985743
e-ISSN	14203049
Language	English
Publisher	Molecular Diversity Preservation International (MDPI)
Publisher Date	2023-03-19
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	carbon quantum dots nanomaterials optical properties graphene quantum dots carbon nitride dots polymeric carbon dots
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Medicine Chemistry Drug Discovery Pharmaceutical Science Analytical Chemistry Molecular Medicine Organic Chemistry