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RSC Advances

This review puts forth the in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of carbon quantum dots(CQDs), recent advancements in the field including a thorough discussion on different roles of CQDs to enhance the performance of solar cells and white-LEDs.

A review on advancements in carbon quantum dots and their application in photovoltaics