Recent advances in carbon nanodots: synthesis, properties and biomedical applications. Issue 5 (16th December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Miao, Peng; Han, Kun; Tang, Yuguo; Wang, Bidou; Lin, Tao; Cheng, Wenbo
• Is Part Of: Nanoscale. Volume 7:Issue 5(2015)
• Page Start: 1586
• Page End: 1595
• Publication Date: 2014-12-16
• Subjects: Nanoscience -- Periodicals; Nanotechnology -- Periodicals; 620.505
• DOI: 10.1039/c4nr05712k
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-3364

Abstract

Abstract : Herein, a mini review is presented concerning the most recent research progress of carbon nanodots, which have emerged as one of the most attractive photoluminescent materials. Abstract : Herein, a mini review is presented concerning the most recent research progress of carbon nanodots, which have emerged as one of the most attractive photoluminescent materials. Different synthetic methodologies to achieve advanced functions and better photoluminescence performances are summarized, which are mainly divided into two classes: top-down and bottom-up. The inspiring properties, including photoluminescence emission, chemiluminescence, electrochemical luminescence, peroxidase-like activity and toxicity, are discussed. Moreover, the biomedical applications in biosensing, bioimaging and drug delivery are reviewed.