Reinforcement using undoped carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with a partially carbonized structure doubles the toughness of PVA membranes

• DOI: 10.1039/d3na01143g
• Publication Date: 2024-02-12T10:41:10Z
• Authors: Zeeshan Latif; Hasan B. Albargi; Zubair Khaliq; Kinza Shahid; Usama Khalid; Muhammad Bilal Qadir; Mumtaz Ali; Salman Noshear Ar...; Ali S. Alkorbi; Mohammed Jalalah
• Keywords: Chemistry; 0210 nano-technology; 0104 chemical sciences

Nanoreinforcements increase the stiffness of composite, however, CQDs enhance the toughness, thereby increasing both elongation and strength.