Klappentext

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a novel class of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials that are relatively nontoxic and cost-effective and offer desirable properties that make them excellent candidates for various applications. This book introduces the fundamentals of CQDs, natural sources and methods used for their synthesis, and characterization techniques. It addresses applications in biomedical, environmental, electrical, and other areas.

Covers current research and future possibilities

Details modern fabrication methods and drawbacks

Discusses applications in biomedical use, wastewater treatment, electrical and electronics, dye removal, 3D printing, and metal detection

Provides insight into cytotoxicity and biocompatibility studies on these materials

The detailed insight into these nanomaterials in this reference will benefit researchers, scientists, engineers, and advanced students in developing new methods and strategies in this advanced field of materials engineering.

Inhalt

0. Front Matter. PART I. FUNDAMENTALS. 1. Introduction to carbon quantum dots. 2. Natural sources used to fabricate carbon quantum dots. 3. Methods employed for the development of carbon quantum dots. 4. Characterization techniques for carbon quantum dots. 5. Antimicrobial mechanisms exhibited by carbon quantum dots. PART II. APPLICATIONS. 6. Antioxidant properties and UV-blocking of carbon quantum dots in food packaging applications. 7. Anti-aging properties and utilization of carbon quantum dots in cosmetics. 8. Synergizing Carbon Quantum Dots for Biomedical Imaging, Targeted Drug Delivery and Photodynamic Therapy. 9. Carbon quantum dots for wound healing and wound dressing. 10. Carbon quantum dots for treating viral infections. 11. Carbon quantum dots and 3D printing technology. 12. Carbon quantum dots for bioimaging. 13. Cytotoxicity and Biocompatibility Analysis of Carbon Quantum Dots. 14. Application of carbon quantum dots in dye removal and wastewater treatment. 15. Application of carbon quantum dots in energy and electronic applications. 16. Carbon quantum dots for metal detection. 17. Environmental issues associated with carbon quantum dots.