Large scale preparation of graphenequantum dots from graphite with tunable fluorescence properties

Literature Information

Publication Date 2013-04-24
DOI 10.1039/C3CP50691F
Impact Factor 3.676
Authors

Yiqing Sun, Shiqi Wang, Chun Li, Peihui Luo, Lei Tao, Yen Wei, Gaoquan Shi


View Original

Abstract

We report an improved Hummers method for synthesizing graphene quantum dots (GQDs) by directly oxidizing and etching graphite powders. The yield of GQDs is as high as 63 ± 7% (by weight, wt%), suggesting this technique is suitable for producing GQDs on a large scale. The GQDs are nanocrystals with lateral dimensions in the range of 2–4 nm and an average thickness of around 1.3 nm. The emission peaks of as-prepared GQDs can be tuned in the range of 440 to 510 nm by varying the reaction conditions. Their fluorescence quantum yields were tested to be around 1%, which could be further increased to about 3% by hydrothermal treatment. These GQDs have low cytotoxicity and excellent biocompatibility, indicating that they are promising for biological applications.

Related Literature

Inside front cover

Front/Back Matter

DOI: 10.1039/C1CP90088A

Electrochemically induced oxygen spillover and diffusion on Pt(111): PEEM imaging and kinetic modelling

Eva Mutoro, Christian Hellwig, Bjoern Luerssen, Sebastian Guenther, Jürgen Janek

2011-06-20 Paper

DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20361D

High performance supercapacitors based on highly conductive nitrogen-doped graphene sheets

Yongcai Qiu, Xinfeng Zhang, Shihe Yang

2011-06-13 Paper

DOI: 10.1039/C1CP21148J

Back cover

Front/Back Matter

DOI: 10.1039/C1CP90104D

Modification of the ZnO(0001)–Zn surface under reducing conditions

Johannes C. van den Heuvel

2011-06-20 Paper

DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20330D

Electrochemical and spectroscopic studies of ethanoloxidation on Pt stepped surfaces modified by tin adatoms

Vinicius Del Colle, Germano Tremiliosi-Filho, Enrique Herrero, Juan M. Feliu

2011-06-03 Paper

DOI: 10.1039/C1CP20546C

Synthesis, surface morphology, and photoluminescence properties of anatase iron-doped titanium dioxide nano-crystalline films

Jinzhong Zhang, Xiangui Chen, Yude Shen, Yawei Li, Zhigao Hu, Junhao Chu

2011-06-21 Paper

DOI: 10.1039/C0CP02924F

You might also like

Compound Q&A

What are the main uses of 1H-Indazole-6-carbonitrile (CAS: 141290-59-7)?

1H-Indazole-6-carbonitrile finds applications in pharmaceuticals, where it serve...

141290-59-71H-Indazole-6-carbon...
Compound Q&A

How should waste containing Dioctyl (2E)-2-butenedioate (CAS: 2997-85-5) be handled?

Waste containing Dioctyl (2E)-2-butenedioate (CAS: 2997-85-5) should be collecte...

2997-85-5Dioctyl (2E)-2-buten...
Compound Q&A

What industries use Sodium [(1,2-benzoxazol-3-ylmethyl)sulfonyl]azanide (CAS: 68291-98-5)?

Sodium [(1,2-benzoxazol-3-ylmethyl)sulfonyl]azanide is primarily used in pharmac...

68291-98-5Sodium [(1,2-benzoxa...
Compound Q&A

Are there alternatives to Dimethyl 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,6-pyridinedicarboxylate (CAS: 741709-66-0) in synthesis?

Dimethyl 4-(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-dioxaborolan-2-yl)-2,6-pyridinedicarboxyla...

741709-66-0Dimethyl 4-(4,4,5,5-...
Compound Q&A

How should waste containing 2-Fluoro-6-hydrazinopyridine (CAS: 80714-39-2) be handled?

Waste containing 2-Fluoro-6-hydrazinopyridine (CAS: 80714-39-2) should be manage...

80714-39-22-Fluoro-6-hydrazino...
Compound Q&A

What is 6-Formyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid (CAS: 499214-11-8)?

6-Formyl-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid is an organic compound with the molecular for...

499214-11-86-Formyl-2-pyridinec...
900874-91-13-(3,4-dimethoxyphen...
Compound Q&A

How is 9H-Tribenzo[b,d,f]azepine (CAS: 29875-73-8) typically synthesized?

9H-Tribenzo[b,d,f]azepine is typically synthesized via a multi-step process invo...

29875-73-89H-Tribenzo[b,d,f]az...
Compound Q&A

How is 1-Cyclopropyl-7-ethoxy-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-3-quinolinecarboxylic acid (CAS: 1797982-51-4) typically synthesized?

1-Cyclopropyl-7-ethoxy-6-fluoro-8-methoxy-4-oxo-1,4-dihydro-3-quinolinecarboxyli...

1797982-51-41-Cyclopropyl-7-etho...
Compound Q&A

How should waste containing Methyl 3-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-quinoxalinecarboxylate (CAS: 671820-52-3) be handled?

Waste containing Methyl 3-oxo-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-6-quinoxalinecarboxylate (CAS: ...

671820-52-3Methyl 3-oxo-1,2,3,4...

Source Journal

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
CiteScore: 5.5
Self-citation Rate: 10.3%
Articles per Year: 3036

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics (PCCP) is an international journal co-owned by 19 physical chemistry and physics societies from around the world. This journal publishes original, cutting-edge research in physical chemistry, chemical physics and biophysical chemistry. To be suitable for publication in PCCP, articles must include significant innovation and/or insight into physical chemistry; this is the most important criterion that reviewers and Editors will judge against when evaluating submissions. The journal has a broad scope and welcomes contributions spanning experiment, theory, computation and data science. Topical coverage includes spectroscopy, dynamics, kinetics, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, catalysis, surface science, quantum mechanics, quantum computing and machine learning. Interdisciplinary research areas such as polymers and soft matter, materials, nanoscience, energy, surfaces/interfaces, and biophysical chemistry are welcomed if they demonstrate significant innovation and/or insight into physical chemistry. Joined experimental/theoretical studies are particularly appreciated when complementary and based on up-to-date approaches.

Recommended Compounds

Recommended Suppliers

Disclaimer
This page provides academic journal information for reference and research purposes only. We are not affiliated with any journal publishers and do not handle publication submissions. For publication-related inquiries, please contact the respective journal publishers directly.
If you notice any inaccuracies in the information displayed, please contact us at support@chemtradehub.com. We will promptly review and address your concerns.