Electrochemical Tuning of Luminescent Carbon Nanodots: From Preparation to Luminescence Mechanism

Advanced MaterialsVolume 23, Issue 48 p. 5801-5806 Communication Electrochemical Tuning of Luminescent Carbon Nanodots: From Preparation to Luminescence Mechanism Lei Bao, Lei Bao Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorZhi-Ling Zhang, Zhi-Ling Zhang Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorZhi-Quan Tian, Zhi-Quan Tian Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLi Zhang, Li Zhang Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorCui Liu, Cui Liu Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorYi Lin, Yi Lin Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorBaoping Qi, Baoping Qi Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorDai-Wen Pang, Corresponding Author Dai-Wen Pang [email protected] Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaKey Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.China.Search for more papers by this author Lei Bao, Lei Bao Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorZhi-Ling Zhang, Zhi-Ling Zhang Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorZhi-Quan Tian, Zhi-Quan Tian Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorLi Zhang, Li Zhang Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorCui Liu, Cui Liu Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorYi Lin, Yi Lin Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorBaoping Qi, Baoping Qi Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaSearch for more papers by this authorDai-Wen Pang, Corresponding Author Dai-Wen Pang [email protected] Key Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.ChinaKey Laboratory of Analytical Chemistry for Biology and Medicine, (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Molecular Sciences, Research Center for Nanobiology and Nanomedicine (MOE 985 Innovative Platform), State Key Laboratory of Virology and Wuhan Institute of Biotechnology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, 430072, P.R.China.Search for more papers by this author First published: 06 December 2011 https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.201102866Citations: 815Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Graphical Abstract The size of C-nanodots can be electrochemically tuned by changing the applied potential during their preparation. The higher the applied potential, the smaller the resulting C-nanodots. Moreover, the surface oxidation degree of the C-nanodots can also be electrochemically tuned. The red-shift of emission independent of the size provides an insight into the luminescence mechanism of C-nanodots. Supporting Information Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Filename Description adma_201102866_sm_suppl.pdf1 MB suppl Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. 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