Carbon nitride quantum dots and their applications

Ming Hsien Chan, Ru Shi Liu*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This chapter discusses graphitic carbon nitride (g-C3N4) quantum dot (CNQD), which is a novel carbon-containing material. The synthetic resource of g-C3N4 comes from bulk carbon material, such as melamine or urea powder. Further quantized synthesis of g-C3N4 is often performed by thermal etching and hydrothermal method. After the preliminary steps during synthesis, bulk g-C3N4 lumps into a sheet and then splits into a spot-shaped material. CNQDs equipped with multiple electronic properties can be modified as a photocatalytic material that can be extensively used in electrochemistry. Moreover, g-C3N4 is a candidate for biological applications, e.g., the blue fluorescence of g-C3N4 may be used for biological imaging. This chapter explores the synthesis and properties of CNQDs. The unique advantageous properties from CNQDs will be applied in current science and technology.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPhosphors, Up Conversion Nano Particles, Quantum Dots and Their Applications
PublisherSpringer Singapore
Pages485-502
Number of pages18
Volume2
ISBN (Electronic)9789811015908
ISBN (Print)9789811015892
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2016

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