Optical processes in carbon nanocolloids
Ragazzon G, Cadranel A, Ushakova EV, Wang Y, Guldi DM, Rogach AL, Kotov NA, Prato M (2021)
Publication Type: Journal article, Review article
Publication year: 2021
Journal
Book Volume: 7
Pages Range: 606-628
Journal Issue: 3
DOI: 10.1016/j.chempr.2020.11.012
Abstract
Light is the original source of most energy on Earth, allowing us to see and live. It is also central to many technological processes. Therefore, innovative nanomaterials that can absorb, generate, or further exploit light are of utmost importance, having the potential to become pervasive in our lives. This is the case for carbon nanocolloids, which are ubiquitous, biocompatible, and inexpensive, which are the three important prerequisites for their broader application in different fields of technology. Yet, despite intense research for a number of years, a unifying picture describing the excited-state properties of these nanocolloids is lacking. It is possibly the time when this approach should be reversed, embracing the inherent diversity of excited states in carbon-based particles, which enable us to focus on engineering their optical properties based on their structural variability. A deeper understanding of the molecular features of carbon nanocolloids is emerging as one of the key factors, which will allow unlocking excited-state processes appearing out of reach, unfolding the full potential of optical processes in this potent family of nanomaterials.
Authors with CRIS profile
Alejandro Cadranel
Lehrstuhl für Physikalische Chemie I
Dirk Michael Guldi
Lehrstuhl für Physikalische Chemie I
Involved external institutions
ITMO University / Национальный исследовательский университет ИТМО
Russian Federation (RU)
University of Michigan
United States (USA) (US)
Università degli Studi di Trieste
Italy (IT)
Russian Federation (RU)
University of Michigan
United States (USA) (US)
Università degli Studi di Trieste
Italy (IT)
How to cite
APA:
Ragazzon, G., Cadranel, A., Ushakova, E.V., Wang, Y., Guldi, D.M., Rogach, A.L.,... Prato, M. (2021). Optical processes in carbon nanocolloids. Chem, 7(3), 606-628. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chempr.2020.11.012
MLA:
Ragazzon, Giulio, et al. "Optical processes in carbon nanocolloids." Chem 7.3 (2021): 606-628.
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