In recent years, fluorescent carbon nanoparticles have attracted considerable research interest in several research fields due to their multifunctional properties such as low-cost and simple preparation, easy functionalization, sensitivity, excellent biocompatibility, low toxicity compared with metal and semiconductor nanoparticles, high photo-stability, cytocompatibility and easy dispersibility in aqueous medium. These properties have opened the door for a broad range of high-performance applications.
Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles: Fundamentals and Applications examines the current state of the art, of recent progress in fluorescent carbon nanoparticles research. Prime attention is given to synthesis and processing methods, structure, and properties, as well as characterization, surface functionalization, and various applications.
With expert contributions from across the globe the book provides an outstanding reference resource for anyone involved in the field of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles utilized in a broad range of high-performance industrial applications.
- Covers all aspects on fabrication, processing, characterization, structure-property relationships and various applications of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles
- Provides a deep insight into various applications in light emitting diodes, bio-imaging, and patterning, biosensing, cancer diagnosis and therapy, catalysis and photocatalysis, fluorescent sensors for food analysis and detection of metal ions and antimicrobial and theranostic fields
- Contains contributions from leading researchers from industry, academia, Government, and private research institutions from across the globe

1. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles: Fundamentals, Structure, Fluorescent Properties and Mechanisms, Challenges and Future Perspectives2. Synthesis Methods of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles3. Spectroscopic and Microscopic Investigations of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles4. Green Synthesized Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles and their Applications5. Surface Functionalized Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles and their Applications6. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles for Bioimaging Applications7. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery Applications8. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles Based Biosensors9. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles in Cancer Diagnostic and Therapy Systems10. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles as Antimicrobial Agents11. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles as Fluorescent Sensing Platform for Metal Ions Detection 12. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles for Light Emitting Diodes.13. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles for Catalytic and Photocatalytic Applications14. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles for Food Analysis Applications15. Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticle Hybrids: Synthesis, Properties and Applications16. Comparative Analysis of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles and Fluorescent Inorganic Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Properties and Applications17. Clinical Trials and in vivo Toxicity of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles18. Biocompatibility, Biodistribution, Cytotoxicity, Biological and Medical Challenges, Environmental and Health Impact of Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticle