Issue 44, 2011

Novel fluorescent matrix embedded carbon quantum dots for the production of stable gold and silver hydrosols

Abstract

A facile one step route has been developed for the synthesis of highly fluorescent matrix embedded carbon quantum dots (MCQDs) by the assistance of microwave irradiation. The material shows a homogeneous distribution of carbon quantum dots throughout the surfaces of the carbon matrices with an average size of 1 to 3 nm. The synthetic MCQDs can be employed as excellent catalysts during the synthesis of gold and silver nanoparticles.

Graphical abstract: Novel fluorescent matrix embedded carbon quantum dots for the production of stable gold and silver hydrosols

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
09 Aug 2011
Accepted
06 Sep 2011
First published
05 Oct 2011

J. Mater. Chem., 2011,21, 17638-17641

Novel fluorescent matrix embedded carbon quantum dots for the production of stable gold and silver hydrosols

S. Mitra, S. Chandra, P. Patra, P. Pramanik and A. Goswami, J. Mater. Chem., 2011, 21, 17638 DOI: 10.1039/C1JM13858H

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