Review on Supra-Carbon Dots: From Functional Modification to Biological Applications

Xue Wu; Yupeng Liu; Caishi Huang; Songnan Qu

doi:10.1039/d6cc00945j

January 1, 2026Chemical Communications

Review on Supra-Carbon Dots: From Functional Modification to Biological Applications

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This review aims to discuss the assembly of carbon dots (CDs) into supra-carbon dots and their potential applications.
Examined the assembly mechanisms of carbon dots including surface energy, electrostatic interactions, and hydrogen bonding.
Discussed external modulation techniques to influence the formation of supra-carbon dots.
Reviewed existing biological applications of supra-carbon dots.
Identified key interactions leading to the formation of supra-carbon dots.
Highlighted diverse potential applications in biology and materials science.
Suggested that controlling the assembly can enhance functional properties.

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This review explores the assembly of carbon dots into supra-carbon dots, suggesting new biological applications.

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Carbon dots (CDs) tend to undergo assembly and aggregation and form supra-CDs due to surface energy-driven forces, electrostatic interactions, and hydrogen bonding. To better utilize the assembly process, external modulation...

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Wu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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