Ultrafast synthesis (within 2 min) of nitrogen-doped carbon dots was achieved using neutralization heat with glucose as a precursor. The hydroxyl groups on the dots' surface make them easy to conjugate with boronic acid. The dots were used for zebrafish embryo imaging and ovalbumin sensing.
Carbon dots (CDs) exhibiting fluorescence property are generally derived from carbonaceous materials and possessing ultra small size with various exciting physical, chemical and photo-properties that have been used in many...