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Graphene quantum dots

blue luminescent, 1 mg/mL in H2O

Synonym(s):

GQD

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CAS Number:
7440-44-0
UNSPSC Code:
12352200

description

topographic height: 1-2.0 nm

form

suspension

concentration

1 mg/mL in H2O

color

colorless

diameter

<5 nm

fluorescence

λex 350 nm; λem 445 nm FWHM 65 nm, quantum yield >65%

InChI

1S/C

InChI key

OKTJSMMVPCPJKN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), sheets of few-layered graphene and lateral dimensions smaller than 100 nm, possess strong quantum confinement and edge effects. Thus, they possess unique physical properties such as strong photoluminescence, which can be tailored for specific applications by controlling their size, shape, defects, and functionality. In contrast to classic QDs, such as metal or silicon quantum dots, GQDs are biocompatible, photo-stable, and inherit superior thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties from the graphene. These features can greatly contribute to various state-of-the-art applications:
  • Optical brighteners.
  • Taggants for security application.
  • Bio-imaging markers.
  • Fluorescent polymers.
  • Antibacterial, antibiofouling, disinfection systems.
  • Heavy metals, humidity and pressure sensors.
  • Batteries.
  • Flash memory devices.
  • Photovoltaic devices.
  • Light-emitting diodes.

Storage Class Code

12 - Non Combustible Liquids

WGK

nwg

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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Mikrochimica acta, 187(11), 611-611 (2020-10-17)
A gold nanoparticle/graphene quantum dots (AuNP/GQD) nanozyme-modified screen-printed carbon electrode (SPCE) was developed for fast and ultrasensitive determination of quercetin by square-wave voltammetry. The nanosensing device was inserted in miniaturized equipment. Under the optimal experimental conditions, a good linear relationship between
An electrochemical avenue to green-luminescent graphene quantum dots as potential electron-acceptors for photovoltaics.
Yan Li et al.
Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.), 23(6), 776-780 (2011-02-03)
Jianhua Shen et al.
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), 48(31), 3686-3699 (2012-03-14)
Similar to the popular older cousins, luminescent carbon dots (C-dots), graphene quantum dots or graphene quantum discs (GQDs) have generated enormous excitement because of their superiority in chemical inertness, biocompatibility and low toxicity. Besides, GQDs, consisting of a single atomic

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