Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
144, P. 101289 - 101289
Published: March 28, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
potential
of
tailored
carbon
materials
(TCM)
for
efficient
photocatalytic
degradation
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
which
are
persistent
and
toxic
organic
pollutants
posing
significant
environmental
challenges.
The
unique
structure
properties
TCM
including
graphene
nanotubes
to
activated
dots,
have
projected
them
as
next-generation
technological
innovation.
A
careful
critical
discussion
state-of-the-art
research
sheds
light
on
their
effectiveness
in
catalyzing
breakdown
PAHs,
projects
suitable
management
environment.
Beyond
this
viewpoint,
article
expands
scope
1)
biomedical
healthcare,
2)
energy
storage
conversion,
3)
advanced
electronics.
challenges,
opportunities,
future
perspectives
related
role
applications,
inspiring
further
research,
innovation
photo-induced
techniques
also
carefully
discussed
article.
focused
serves
a
valuable
resource
researchers
industrialists
interested
harnessing
capabilities
carbon-based
sustainable
PAHs
other
pollutants.
It
addresses
pressing
need
effective
remediation
pollution
control
strategies.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(13), P. 1085 - 1085
Published: June 25, 2024
Carbon-based
nanomaterials,
such
as
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
and
2D
nanosheets
(graphene,
graphene
oxide,
graphdiyne),
have
shown
remarkable
potential
in
various
biological
applications.
CQDs
offer
tunable
photoluminescence
excellent
biocompatibility,
making
them
suitable
for
bioimaging,
drug
delivery,
biosensing,
photodynamic
therapy.
Additionally,
CQDs'
unique
properties
enable
bioimaging-guided
therapy
targeted
imaging
of
biomolecules.
On
the
other
hand,
exhibit
exceptional
physicochemical
attributes,
with
excelling
biosensing
also
delivery
antimicrobial
applications,
graphdiyne
tissue
engineering.
Their
properties,
porosity
high
surface
area,
contribute
to
controlled
release
enhanced
regeneration.
However,
challenges,
including
long-term
biocompatibility
large-scale
synthesis,
necessitate
further
research.
Potential
future
directions
encompass
theranostics,
immunomodulation,
neural
interfaces,
bioelectronic
medicine,
expanding
bioimaging
capabilities.
In
summary,
both
hold
promise
revolutionize
biomedical
sciences,
offering
innovative
solutions
improved
therapies
diverse
contexts.
Addressing
current
challenges
will
unlock
their
full
can
shape
medicine
biotechnology.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(22), P. 23573 - 23583
Published: April 24, 2024
This
study
delves
into
the
green
synthesis
and
multifaceted
applications
of
three
types
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs),
namely,
CQDs-1,
CQDs-2,
CQDs-3.
These
CQDs
were
innovatively
produced
through
a
gentle
pyrolysis
process
from
distinct
plant-based
precursors:
genipin
with
glucose
for
extracted
gardenia
seeds
whole
Advanced
analytical
techniques,
including
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS)
Fourier-transform
infrared
(FT-IR),
employed
to
detail
CQDs'
structural
surface
characteristics,
revealing
their
unique
functional
groups
chemistries.
The
further
explores
bioimaging
potential,
where
confocal
fluorescence
microscopy
evidenced
swift
uptake
by
Nanoscale Advances,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(21), P. 5717 - 5765
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
Red
emitting
fluorescent
carbon
nanomaterials
have
drawn
significant
scientific
interest
in
recent
years
due
to
their
high
quantum
yield,
water-dispersibility,
photostability,
biocompatibility,
ease
of
surface
functionalization,
low
cost
and
eco-friendliness.
The
red
emissive
characteristics
generally
depend
on
the
source,
reaction
time,
synthetic
approach/methodology,
functional
groups,
average
size,
other
environments,
which
directly
or
indirectly
help
achieve
emission.
importance
several
factors
is
highlighted
this
review.
Numerous
plausible
theories
been
explained
detail
understand
origin
fluorescence
tunable
emission
these
carbon-based
nanostructures.
above
advantages
region
make
them
a
potential
candidate
for
multifunctional
applications
various
current
fields.
Therefore,
review
focused
advances
synthesis
approach,
mechanism
fluorescence,
electronic
optical
properties
red-emitting
nanomaterials.
This
also
explains
innovative
such
as
biomedicine,
light-emitting
devices,
sensing,
photocatalysis,
energy,
anticounterfeiting,
silk,
artificial
photosynthesis,
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
63(23), P. 10481 - 10489
Published: May 24, 2024
Achieving
high-efficiency
tunable
emission
in
a
single
phosphor
remains
significant
challenge.
Herein,
we
report
series
of
Sb3+-doped
all-inorganic
double
perovskites,
Sb3+:Cs2NaScCl6,
with
efficient
excitation-dependent
emission.
In
0.5%Sb3+:Cs2NaScCl6,
strong
blue
high
photoluminescence
quantum
yield
(PLQY)
85%
is
obtained
under
265
nm
light
irradiation,
which
turns
into
bright
neutral
white
PLQY
56%
when
excited
at
303
nm.
Spectroscopic
and
computational
investigations
were
performed
to
reveal
the
mechanism
this
Sb3+
doping
induces
two
different
excitation
channels:
internal
transition
Sb3+:
5s2
→
5s5p
electron
transfer
5s
Sc3+
3d.
The
former
one
generates
ions,
can
undergo
energy
populate
host
self-trapped
exciton
(STE)
state,
yielding
enhanced
latter
leads
formation
new
STE
state
hole
localized
on
delocalized
nearest
Sc3+,
accounts
for
newly
exhibited
low-energy
difference
pathways
emitting
states
results
highly
emission,
making
doped
systems
promising
anticounterfeiting
materials.
Next Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
3, P. 100155 - 100155
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
As
the
amount
of
biomass
waste
continues
to
increase,
there
is
a
growing
need
for
innovative
solutions.
Biomass
derived
carbon
dots
(BWCDs)
are
promising
way
convert
into
valuable
materials
in
sustainable
and
environmentally
friendly
way.
These
biocompatible
dots,
with
their
abundant
raw
customizable
properties,
offer
versatile
solutions
both
dissolved
solid
forms.
While
forms
advantages,
BWCDs
state
characterized
primarily
by
improved
stability,
tailored
functionalities,
increased
emission.
However,
widespread
use
solid-state
hindered
several
obstacles.
In
this
review,
unique
properties
synthesis
methods
explained.
Various
techniques
such
as
hydrothermal
microwave-assisted
synthesizing
effects
on
precursors
examined.
Strategies
preparation
that
improve
stability
functionality
described.
Applications
field
optoelectronics
science
emphasize
versatility.
Although
efficiency
long-term
challenge,
report
gives
an
outlook
future
developments.
It
emphasizes
promise
alternatives
embodies
fusion
recycling
advanced
drives
technological
innovation.
Nano Biomedicine and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: April 1, 2024
This
study
explores
the
emerging
multifunctional
applications
of
graphene
quantum
dots
(GQDs)
in
cancer
treatment,
specifically
focusing
on
photodynamic/photothermal
therapy
(PDT/PTT)
and
hyperthermia
therapy.
GQDs
are
a
nanoscale
carbon-based
material
with
remarkable
optical
thermal
properties
that
hold
considerable
promise
for
various
biomedical
applications,
particularly
The
review
also
focuses
emphasizing
importance
continued
research
development
GQD
synthesis,
functionalization,
delivery
systems.
With
their
unique
multifaceted
nature,
offer
promising
opportunities
advancing
therapeutics
toward
more
effective
targeted
treatments.
We
discuss
current
trends
discrimination
GQD-based
PDT/PTT
strategies,
showcasing
diverse
techniques
approaches
employed
to
maximize
therapeutic
benefits.
Furthermore,
we
elaborate
critical
dilemmas
strategies
clinical
settings.
Advancements
have
potential
significantly
improve
treatment
efficacies
reduce
side
effects
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(38)
Published: Aug. 9, 2024
Carbonized
polymer
dots
(CPDs)
have
shown
exceptional
potential
across
a
wide
range
of
applications.
However,
their
practical
utilization
is
significantly
greatly
impeded
by
the
lack
precise
control
over
structures
and
functionalities.
Consequently,
development
controlled
synthesis
strategies
for
CPDs
with
well-defined
tailored
functionalities
remains
critical
challenge
in
field.
Here,
functional
reversible
assembly
properties
via
airflow-assisted
melt
polymerization,
followed
one-step
post-synthetic
doping
strategy,
reported.
This
synthetic
approach
achieves
high
product
yield,
uniform
tunable
structures,
as
well
customized
including
solid-state
emission,
enhanced
catalytic
performance
(3.5-45
times
higher
than
conventional
methods),
selective
gas
storage
resulting
CPDs.
The
ability
to
tailor
through
opens
up
new
opportunities
application
photocatalysis
storage.
