scholarly journals The Synthesis of Highly Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots from Tartaric Acid

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 7337-7342
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Tartaric Acid ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Fluorescent Properties ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Bio Compatibility ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Carbon quantum dots (C-dots) have attracted tremendous interest because of their advantageous characteristics of cost-effectiveness and fluorescent nature. In this study, we developed a simple, economical, and effective method for the green synthesis of fluorescent carbon quantum dots using low-cost hydrothermal treatment of Tartaric acid as a carbon source. The as-synthesized C-dots were characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM), UV–Vis absorption spectroscopy, Spectrofluorophotometry, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR). The synthesized C-dots possess stable fluorescent properties, good, bio-compatibility, and high quantum yield. The C-dots are highly crystalline, with longitudinal dimensions of 3.128 ± 0.17 nm. The XRD and TEM analysis indicates that the synthesized C-dots have a nearly spherical morphology and narrow size distribution. The results suggest that the proposed C-dots could be utilized for photovoltaic cell, bioimaging, drug delivery, and biosensor applications.

scholarly journals Economical, Green Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Quantum Dots from Lac Extract

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-217 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Green Synthesis ◽  
Water Solubility ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Hydrothermal Process ◽  
Synthesis Method ◽  
Photovoltaic Cell ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Sensor Applications ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Fluorescent carbon quantum dots (FCDs) have attracted tremendous interest because of their advantageous characteristics of cost effectiveness and fluorescent nature. In this study, we developed a simple, economical and effective method for the green synthesis of fluorescent carbon quantum dots (FCDs) from Lac of Butea monosperma host tree, a renewable and sustainable resource. The synthesis method involves the low cost hydrothermal process using the Lac extract as a carbon source. The as-synthesized FCDs were characterized by Xray diffraction (XRD), Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and Spectrofluorophotometer. The synthesized FCDs possess stable good water solubility as well as high quantum yield. The results suggest that the proposed FCDs could be utilized for photovoltaic cell, bio imaging, drug delivery and bio-sensor applications.

scholarly journals An Alternative Route to Obtain Carbon Quantum Dots from Photoluminescent Materials in Peat

Materials ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 1492 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Souza da Costa ◽  
Wiliam Ferreira da Cunha ◽  
Nizamara Simenremis Pereira ◽  
Artemis Marti Ceschin
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Aromatic Compounds ◽  
Elemental Carbon ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Raw Material ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Photoluminescent Materials ◽  
Average Size ◽  
Green Coloration

Peat, an organic compound easily found in the soil (easy to acquire), has more than 50% elemental carbon in its composition and can be used as raw material to produce carbon quantum dots (CQDs, C-dots, Carbon Dots). In this work we describe two simple and low-cost routes for the acquisition of these photoluminescent materials based on peat. The final products were characterized by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), absorption (UV-Vis) and emission (PL) spectra and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). The produced CQDs have an average size of 3.5 nm and exhibit coloration between blue and green. In addition, it is possible to produce photoluminescence by means of the aromatic compounds also present in the composition of the peat, in turn exhibiting an intense green coloration. The results indicate great versatility of peat for the production of photoluminescent materials.

scholarly journals The Investigation of Microwave-Assisted Greener Synthesis of Ag/Ti/Zn Trimetallic Nanoparticles and Carbon Quantum Dots Nanocomposites in the Application of Solar Cell

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 3102-3110
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscopy ◽  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Copper Plate ◽  
Tem Analysis ◽  
Microwave Assisted ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Vis Spectroscopy ◽  
Greener Synthesis

In this communication, we report a greener microwave method for synthesizing Ag/Ti/Zn trimetallic nanoparticles and carbon quantum dots nanocomposites (Ag/Ti/Zn TNPs and CQDs NCs). The morphology, topography, and size of the Ag/Ti/Zn TNPs and CQDs nanocomposites were determined using scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) analysis. The optical properties of the as-synthesized Ag/Ti/Zn TNPs and CQDs NCs were examined using UV–Vis spectroscopy and bandgap analysis. Finally, the Ag/Ti/Zn TNPs and CQDs NCs were fabricated by microwave-assisted greener synthesis, which was used as a photosensitizer, the copper plate as a counter electrode, and polysulfide as an electrolyte was assembled into the solar cell. The natural pigments extracted from the fruit of Solanum lycopersicium extract were used in Ag/Ti/Zn TNPs and CQDs NCs based solar cells. The as-fabricated solar cell's conversion efficiency was 5.47% with a Voc of 0.74 V, Jsc of 12.1 mA/cm2, and an FF of 0.60. Thus, this study highlights that the use of Ag/Ti/Zn TNPs and CQDs NCs has the great potential to be used as a photosensitizer.

scholarly journals The Effect of Amino-functionalization on Photoluminescence Properties of Sugarcane Bagasse-derived Carbon Quantum Dots

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Muhammad Wahyu Nugraha ◽  
Nonni Soraya Sambudi ◽  
Laksmi Dewi Kasmiarno ◽  
Norashikin Ahmad Kamal
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Particle Size ◽  
Sugarcane Bagasse ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
Photoluminescence Intensity ◽  
One Pot ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Amino Functionalization ◽  
Natural Carbon

In the present study, amino-functionalized carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs) were prepared from sugarcane bagasse using a simple one-pot hydrothermal method. Both ethylenedinitrilotetraacetic (EDTA) & ethylenediamine (EDA) were used as carbon and amino sources, respectively. The emerging utilization of natural carbon precursors is critically essential considering its low cost, eco-friendly, and unexploited by-products (e.g., sugarcane bagasse), which may have sustainable economic and strategic benefits. The as-prepared N-CQDs were characterized using High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscope (HRTEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), UV-vis absorption spectroscopy, and photoluminescence spectroscopy. The influences of amine groups were investigated. The as-prepared N-CQDs photoluminescence intensity increased and quenched significantly with EDTA and EDA amino-functionalization, respectively, with the highest quantum yield at 21.21%, 2.4 times higher than non-functionalized CQDs. Furthermore, the amino-functional groups can alter the CQDs structure and particle size ranging from 4.197±1.058 nm to 9.704±1.428 nm. Hence, the N-CQDs produced exhibit highly tunable photoluminescence and particle size potentially applicable in diverse applications.

Toward phosphorescent and delayed fluorescent carbon quantum dots for next-generation electroluminescent displays

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ting Yuan ◽  
Ting Meng ◽  
Yuxin Shi ◽  
Xianzhi Song ◽  
Wenjing Xie ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Stability ◽  
Quantum Dots ◽  
Carbon Quantum Dots ◽  
High Thermal Stability ◽  
Next Generation ◽  
Low Cytotoxicity ◽  
Tunable Emission ◽  
Fluorescent Carbon

Featuring a combination of size-tunable emission wavelengths, high thermal stability, and low cytotoxicity, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have opened up a new possibility for next-generation displays.

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