Versatile Applications of Carbon Nanoparticles

Abstract

The first chapter of this thesis briefly reviews the emergence of carbon nanoparticles ( CNPs ) and their general impo rtance. Then, advantages of CNP as an alternative promising candidate ov er fluorophore like quantum dot have been discussed. A brie f account of various aspects , such as advancement of synthetic methods to achieve high quality luminescent CNP, composition, photolumience property, cytotoxicity ha s also been included. Finally , diverse applications of CNP in bioimaging, drug delivery, sen sing, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and optoelectronics have been briefly illustrated.