Synthesis of carbon quantum dots from cabbage with down- and up-conversion photoluminescence properties: excellent imaging agent for biomedical applications

• DOI: 10.1039/c5gc00686d
• Publication Date: 2015-05-01T14:30:18Z
• Authors: Al-Mahmnur Alam; Byung-Yong Park; Zafar Khan Ghouri; Mira Park; Hak-Yong Kim
• Keywords: Carbon Quantum Dots; Carbon fibers; Imaging agent

The synthesis of luminescent and biocompatible carbon quantum dots is demonstrated from cabbage, a new carbonaceous biomaterial, for bio-imaging.