Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applicationsexamines the current state-of-the-art of recent progress in fluorescent carbon nanoparticles research. Prime attention is given to synthesis and processing methods, structure, and properties, as well as characterization, surface functionalization, and various applications. In recent years, fluorescent carbon nanoparticles have attracted considerable research interest in several research fields due to their multifunctional properties such as low-cost and simple preparation, easy functionalization, sensitivity, excellent biocompatibility, low toxicity compared with metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, high photo-stability, cytocompatibility and easy dispersibility in aqueous medium.
With expert contributions from across the globe the book provides an outstanding reference resource for anyone involved in the field of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles utilized in a broad range of high-performance industrial applications.
- Covers all aspects on fabrication, processing, characterization, structure-property relationships and various applications of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles
- Provides a deep insight into various applications in light emitting diodes, bio-imaging, and patterning, biosensing, cancer diagnosis and therapy, catalysis and photocatalysis, fluorescent sensors for food analysis and detection of metal ions and antimicrobial and theranostic fields
- Contains contributions from leading researchers from industry, academia, Government, and private research institutions from across the globe
