ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Stimulus-Responsive Afterglow Carbon Dots from Internal Mechanism to Potential Application.
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Abstract
Stimulus-responsive afterglow materials refer to a class of substances whose afterglow characteristics alter under external stimuli, showing considerable potential for advanced applications in anti-counterfeiting, optoelectronic displays, chemical sensing, and bioimaging. Carbon dots (CDs), as an emerging category of afterglow materials, have garnered significant attention due to their stable photophysical and chemical properties, low toxicity, and tunable luminescent energy bands. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of stimulus-responsive afterglow CDs, underscoring the need for a systematic summary of this rapidly advancing field. This review summarizes recent advances in CD-based afterglow, encompassing luminescence mechanisms and synthesis strategies. A particular focus is placed on the types of stimulus-responsive afterglow behaviors in CDs, their influence on afterglow performance, and the underlying response mechanisms. The potential applications of these stimulus-responsive afterglow CDs in sensing and information encryption are also discussed in detail. Finally, current challenges and future prospects are outlined, aiming to guide the rational design and development of next-generation stimulus-responsive afterglow CDs.
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