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ReviewNanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland)2026

Advances in Photoluminescence and Quenching Mechanism of Carbon Dots.

Qingyun Xiong, Hafiz M Ahsen Ilyas, Weiyu Cao, Jinping Xiong

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Review in Nanomaterials (Basel, Switzerland), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Qingyun XiongCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
Hafiz M Ahsen IlyasCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.
Weiyu CaoCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0705-0513
Jinping XiongCollege of Materials Science and Engineering, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, Beijing 100029, China.ORCID 0000-0001-8688-1774

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Carbon dots (CDs) are zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials with sizes below 10 nm, with high fluorescence quantum yields, variable emission colours, and excellent photostability. Due to their different structural origins and complex surface chemicals, CDs display complex photoluminescence behaviors (PL) and different fluorescence suppression responses. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in understanding the PL mechanisms of CDs, including carbon-core emission, surface emission, molecular emission and crosslink emission. In addition, fluorescence quenching processes triggered by various analytical techniques are discussed, including dynamic quenching, static quenching, Förster resonance energy transfer (FRET), photoinduced electron transfer (PET), and the inner filter effect (IFE). Emphasis is placed on mechanistic understanding and experimental differentiation strategies. A clear understanding of these fundamental mechanisms is essential for optimizing the fluorescence properties of CDs and the design of highly sensitive and selective fluorescence sensors. Finally, potential research directions and applications of CDs based on these mechanical insights are also highlighted.

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carbon dotscrosslink-enhanced emissionfluorescence quenchingmolecular fluorophorephotoluminescence mechanismquantum confinementsurface state

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PMID42274692
PMCPMC13258587

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