Materials and synthesis of eco-friendly carbon dots for sustainable solutions

T. Ntuli; L. Machogo-Phao; M. Xaba; N. Miya; B. Ntsendwana; M. J. Mochane; T. Mokhena; T. A. Nhlapo; T. P. Mokoena

doi:10.1016/bs.coac.2024.11.015

Materials and synthesis of eco-friendly carbon dots for sustainable solutions

T. Ntuli
, L. Machogo-Phao
, M. Xaba
, N. Miya
, B. Ntsendwana
, M. J. Mochane
, T. Mokhena
, T. A. Nhlapo
, T. P. Mokoena^*

^*Corresponding author for this work

Medical Physics

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Abstract

The chapter explores the wide-ranging applications of eco-friendly CDs, showcasing their versatility in various fields. In photovoltaics, they enhance the efficiency of solar cells because of their absorption of light and charge transfer. Their high surface area and conductivity make them applicable in supercapacitors, contributing to increased energy storage capacity and stability. In catalytic reduction processes, CDs serve as efficient catalysts for hydrogen generation and carbon dioxide reduction reactions. Additionally, the light-emitting properties of CDs are highlighted in the production of advanced light-emitting diodes (LEDs), while their adsorption capabilities and photocatalytic activity are utilized in environmental remediation. Therefore, the current chapter highlights the potential of eco-friendly CDs in supporting sustainable solutions across multiple technical domains by analysing the nature of these materials, synthesis methodologies, and in-depth applications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Ecofriendly Carbon Dots in Analytical Chemistry
Subtitle of host publication	Sustainable Materials for Separation, Detection and Imaging
Publisher	Elsevier B.V.
Pages	53-94
Number of pages	42
ISBN (Print)	9780443317620
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.coac.2024.11.015
Publication status	Published - Jan 2025

Publication series

Name	Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry
Volume	108
ISSN (Print)	0166-526X

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Applications
Carbon dots
Green synthesis
Light-absorbing and emitting properties

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Ntuli, T., Machogo-Phao, L., Xaba, M., Miya, N., Ntsendwana, B., Mochane, M. J., Mokhena, T., Nhlapo, T. A., & Mokoena, T. P. (2025). Materials and synthesis of eco-friendly carbon dots for sustainable solutions. In Ecofriendly Carbon Dots in Analytical Chemistry: Sustainable Materials for Separation, Detection and Imaging (pp. 53-94). (Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry; Vol. 108). Elsevier B.V.. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.coac.2024.11.015

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Ntuli, T, Machogo-Phao, L, Xaba, M, Miya, N, Ntsendwana, B, Mochane, MJ, Mokhena, T, Nhlapo, TA & Mokoena, TP 2025, Materials and synthesis of eco-friendly carbon dots for sustainable solutions. in Ecofriendly Carbon Dots in Analytical Chemistry: Sustainable Materials for Separation, Detection and Imaging. Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry, vol. 108, Elsevier B.V., pp. 53-94. https://doi.org/10.1016/bs.coac.2024.11.015

Materials and synthesis of eco-friendly carbon dots for sustainable solutions. / Ntuli, T.; Machogo-Phao, L.; Xaba, M. et al.
Ecofriendly Carbon Dots in Analytical Chemistry: Sustainable Materials for Separation, Detection and Imaging. Elsevier B.V., 2025. p. 53-94 (Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry; Vol. 108).

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