Dual-Amino Nitrobenzene Functionalization Enables Graphene Quantum Dots for Selective UV and High-Energy Blue-Light Filtering

Key Points

• This research aims to develop high-quality optical filters made from graphene quantum dots to selectively block harmful UV and blue light while allowing visible light through.
• Utilized dual-amino nitrobenzene functionalization on graphene quantum dots.
• Assessed light attenuation properties for ultraviolet and high-energy blue wavelengths against visible light.
• Conducted spectroscopic analyses to measure transparency and filtering efficacy.
• Achieved effective reduction of UV light by 85% and high-energy blue light by 75% without compromising visible light transmission.
• Graphene quantum dots demonstrated superior filtering capabilities compared to traditional optical materials.
• P<0.01 indicates significant improvements in light filtering performance.