ACS symposium series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 277 - 310
Published: April 17, 2024
Carbon
dots
(CDs),
which
are
nanoscale
carbon-based
materials,
have
gained
substantial
attention
because
of
their
exceptional
catalytic
properties
and
environmental
applications.
This
chapter
explores
the
multifaceted
role
CDs
in
processes,
focusing
on
significance
addressing
critical
industrial
challenges.
The
also
discusses
utilization
as
catalysts
for
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
conversion,
a
pressing
issue
context
climate
change
sustainable
energy
production.
In
addition,
it
mechanisms
by
enhance
CO2
reduction,
offering
insights
into
potential
mitigating
greenhouse
gas
emissions
producing
valuable
chemicals
fuels.
Furthermore,
how
facilitate
hydrogen
(H2)
evolution,
key
aspect
clean
generation.
Their
unique
promoting
water
splitting
other
hydrogen-related
reactions
discussed,
shedding
light
transition
to
hydrogen-based
economy.
Finally,
this
addresses
application
various
organic
reactions,
highlighting
efficiency
chemical
transformations,
green
synthesis,
manufacturing
processes.
Chemical Society Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
We
discuss
the
unique
properties
of
zinc
indium
sulfide
associated
with
exploitation
multifarious
material
design
strategies
to
realise
sustainable
solar-driven
overall
water
splitting
for
green
hydrogen
production.
Journal of Materials Chemistry A,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Photocatalytic
innovations
are
employed
in
the
production
of
H
2
,
environmental
remediation,
CO
reduction,
and
additional
critical
disciplines
because
their
sustainability,
ease
implementation,
dependence
on
solar
energy.
Advanced Optical Materials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Abstract
Carbonized
polymer
dots
(CPDs)
are
a
class
of
luminescent
nanomaterials
formed
through
cross‐linking
and
polymerization.
Owing
to
their
excellent
biocompatibility,
ease
synthesis,
good
aqueous
dispersion,
high
chemical
stability,
unique
structure,
modifiable
surface
properties,
CPDs
have
attracted
significant
attention.
However,
pure
exhibit
certain
limitations
in
terms
optical
performance,
particularly
fluorescence
intensity,
phosphorescence
emission
wavelength
tunability,
which
may
not
meet
the
requirements
specific
applications.
To
address
these
limitations,
doping
with
various
elements,
such
as
nitrogen
(N),
sulfur
(S),
phosphorus
(P)
modify
band
structure
functionalization
can
significantly
enhance
properties
photochemical
thereby
expanding
application
potential.
This
paper
reviews
main
synthesis
methods
for
elementally
doped
CPDs,
examines
effects
different
types
elemental
on
explores
promising
applications
optoelectronic
devices,
sensors,
catalysis.
Finally,
recent
advancements
summarized,
along
future
development
directions
challenges.
