CQDs offer several advantages over traditional quantum dots and other nanomaterials:
1. Biocompatibility: Unlike metal-based quantum dots, CQDs are non-toxic and environmentally friendly, making them suitable for biomedical applications.
2. Easy Synthesis: CQDs can be synthesized from a wide range of carbon sources, including natural materials like fruit peels and waste biomass, making them cost-effective and sustainable.
3. Chemical Stability: CQDs exhibit excellent chemical and thermal stability, which makes them suitable for long-term applications.
4. Tunable Properties: The optical and electronic properties of CQDs can be easily modified by changing their size, shape, and surface chemistry.
