Carbon Quantum Dots in Green Chemistry: Towards a Sustainable Future
U. Erkarslan, S. Aslan
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are carbon-based zero-dimensional nanomaterials, generally smaller than 10 nm in size. Upon their tunable photoluminescence ability, biocompatibility, high surface features, attracted huge interest of the photocatalysis, medical scanning, sensors, optoelectronics and power industry in recent years. The section provides detailed information about CQDs’ structural properties and synthesis methods (top-down and bottom-up) and characterization techniques and optoelectronic mechanisms. The discussion focuses on environmentally friendly synthesis methods and applications that follow green chemistry principles. The detailed approach aims to support the logical development of CQDs for sustainable nanotechnology applications.
Keywords
Carbon Quantum Dots, Green Synthesis, Photoluminescence, Surface Functionalization, Sustainable Nanomaterials, Eco-Friendly Applications
Published online 11/15/2026, 19 pages
Citation: U. Erkarslan, S. Aslan, Carbon Quantum Dots in Green Chemistry: Towards a Sustainable Future, Materials Research Foundations, Vol. 197, pp 78-96, 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21741/9781644904435-4
Part of the book on Carbon Quantum Dots
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