We show how the redox potentials of carbon nanodots (CNDs) can be modulated by employing quinones as electroactive precursors during a microwave-assisted synthesis. We prepared and characterized a redox library of CNDs, demonstrating that this approach can promote the use of carbon nanodots for ad hoc applications, including photocatalysis.

Customizing the Electrochemical Properties of Carbon Nanodots by Using Quinones in Bottom-Up Synthesis

Rigodanza F.;Arcudi F.;Prato M.
2018-01-01

Abstract

We show how the redox potentials of carbon nanodots (CNDs) can be modulated by employing quinones as electroactive precursors during a microwave-assisted synthesis. We prepared and characterized a redox library of CNDs, demonstrating that this approach can promote the use of carbon nanodots for ad hoc applications, including photocatalysis.
2018
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https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/anie.201801707
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