Simple method for producing graphene quantum dots in bulk quantities from coal

December 9th, 2013

Rice researchers have discovered how to reduce three kinds of coal into graphene quantum dots that could be used for medical imaging as well as sensing, electronic, and photovoltaic applications. James Tour, the T.T. and W.F. Chao Chair in Chemistry and professor of mechanical engineering and materials science and of computer science, and Angel Martí, assistant professor of chemistry, bioengineering, materials science and nanoengineering, are quoted. Some articles also include a video that features Tour and describes the new process.
Next Big Future
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Making graphene quantum dots from coal
Tech Fragments
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Scientists: Coal is better, cheaper for making graphene quantum dots
Red Orbit
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Scientists find simple method for producing dots in bulk from coal, coke
Science Recorder
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Graphene fluorescent quantum dots can be extracted cheaply from coal, resist photobleaching
Laser Focus World
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Coal yields plenty of graphene quantum dots
HispanicBusiness.com (This article also appeared in Space Daily.)
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