Advances, challenges and promises of carbon dots. Issue 12 (24th November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gao, Jin; Zhu, Mengmeng; Huang, Hui; Liu, Yang; Kang, Zhenhui
• Is Part Of: Inorganic chemistry frontiers. Volume 4:Issue 12(2017)
• Page Start: 1963
• Page End: 1986
• Publication Date: 2017-11-24
• Subjects: Chemistry, Inorganic -- Periodicals; 546.05
• DOI: 10.1039/c7qi00614d
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-1553

Abstract

Abstract : Carbon-dots with unique physical and chemical properties have versatile applications in environmental and energy fields. Abstract : In recent years, carbon dots (C-dots) have become a rising star for a spectrum of environmental and energy applications, ranging from chemical catalysis, to photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and energy storage, such as batteries and capacitors, due to their unique physicochemical, optical and electrical properties. This review discusses the up-to-date progress on carbon dots, with an emphasis on their environmental and energy applications along with some discussion on the challenges and promises in this exciting and promising field.