EcoEnergy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Recent
years
have
witnessed
a
surge
in
research
on
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
due
to
their
low
cost,
stability,
and
exceptional
electrochemical
performance,
among
other
advantages.
However,
practical
manufacturing
deployment
of
AZIBs
been
hindered
by
challenges
such
as
energy
density,
significant
precipitation‐related
side
reactions,
slow
ion
migration,
dendritic
growth.
Addressing
these
issues
enhancing
the
application
necessitates
development
novel
materials.
Carbon
dots
(CDs),
with
distinctive
structure
superior
properties,
represent
an
innovative
class
carbon‐based
materials
broad
potential
applications
for
optimizing
AZIBs'
performance.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
review
how
CDs
can
address
aforementioned
AZIBs.
It
begins
overview
composition
mechanism
before
delving
into
classification,
preparation
techniques,
functionalization
strategies
CDs.
The
also
thoroughly
summarizes
sophisticated
roles
modifiers
electrolytes
electrodes,
both
positive
negative,
briefly
discusses
membranes.
Additionally,
it
provides
summary
current
difficulties
encountered
utilizing
aims
provide
insights
guidance
designing
next
generation
high‐performance
Advanced Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(19)
Published: Jan. 22, 2024
Abstract
Nanocarbons
are
emerging
at
the
forefront
of
nanoscience,
with
diverse
carbon
nanoforms
over
past
two
decades.
Early
cancer
diagnosis
and
therapy,
driven
by
advanced
chemistry
techniques,
play
a
pivotal
role
in
mitigating
mortality
rates
associated
cancer.
Nanocarbons,
an
attractive
combination
well‐defined
architectures,
biocompatibility,
nanoscale
dimension,
offer
incredibly
versatile
platform
for
imaging
therapy.
This
paper
aims
to
review
underlying
principles
regarding
controllable
synthesis,
fluorescence
origins,
cellular
toxicity,
surface
functionalization
routes
several
classes
nanocarbons:
nanodots,
nanodiamonds,
nanoonions,
nanohorns.
also
highlights
recent
breakthroughs
green
synthesis
different
nanocarbons
from
renewable
sources.
It
presents
comprehensive
unified
overview
latest
cancer‐related
applications
how
they
can
be
designed
interface
biological
systems
work
as
diagnostics
therapeutic
tools.
The
commercial
status
large‐scale
manufacturing
is
presented.
Finally,
it
proposes
future
research
opportunities
aimed
engendering
modifiable
high‐performance
across
medical
industries.
envisioned
cornerstone
guide
interdisciplinary
teams
crafting
fluorescent
tailored
attributes
that
revolutionize
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
7(1), P. 42 - 59
Published: Nov. 22, 2024
The
study
on
the
synthesis
of
carbon
dots,
sensing
mechanisms,
conditions
associated
with
glucose
imbalance,
and
potential
applications
as
promising
materials
for
sensors.
