In situ generation of carbon dots within a polymer matrix
- Submitting institution
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University of Central Lancashire
- Unit of assessment
- 12 - Engineering
- Output identifier
- 31443
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.1016/j.polymer.2020.122159
- Title of journal
- Polymer
- Article number
- 122159
- First page
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- Volume
- 188
- Issue
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- ISSN
- 0032-3861
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
- February
- Year of publication
- 2020
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Request cross-referral to
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
- No
- Criminology
- No
- Interdisciplinary
- No
- Number of additional authors
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4
- Research group(s)
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E - Centre for Smart Materials
- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
- No
- Additional information
- This output is the first to report a cost-effective approach for the synthesis of polymer nanocomposites based on carbon dots. The approach forms the basis of a research project conducted at UCLan that is funded by a major dye/polymer composite manufacturer (Nassolkem Ltd., £30,000). The project focuses on the in-situ generation of carbon dots within a versatile range of polymeric formulations and masterbatches. Given the supreme antimicrobial properties of carbon dots the project aspires to offer a viable alternative solution to silver nano-inclusions commonly used in polymeric matrixes.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
- No
- English abstract
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