BeeDot
The BeeDot explores how quantum dots, carbon dots, and porous hybrids can control light–matter interactions in real environments. We design defect-state landscapes and excitation pathways to modulate chlorophyll responses, drive selective metal/ATP sensing, and enable greener remediation. Our work spans synthesis (aqueous, room-temperature routes; dopant and surface chemistry control), photophysics (UV–Vis/NIR emission, energy transfer), and applications (plant nanotechnology, biosensing, MOF–QD hybrids). Recent outputs include spectral manipulation of Zn-chalcogenide QDs for chlorophyll, excitation-dependent carbon-dot sensing, and solid-state QDs for micropollutant capture.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Recently, Elif joined our group to complete her M.Sc. Studies. She will work on design of Copper - Indium based Quantum dots and their possible applications in water remedation.
Sultan has just graduated! Congrats Dr. Sultan and wish you success in your future career.
Here our publications in 2025;
İbiş, Ö., Ük, N., Nar, I., & Ünlü, C. (2025). Manipulation of defect state emission in Zn chalcogenide quantum dots and their effects on chlorophyll spectral response. Spectrochimica Acta Part A: Molecular and Biomolecular Spectroscopy, 327, 125348.
Ünlü, F. Y., & Ünlü, C. (2025). Quantum Dots in Plant Systems. In Plant Nanotechnology Fundamentals and Methodologies (pp. 259-284). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland.
Isci, R., Ibis, O., Suna, G., Unlu, C., & Ozturk, T. (2025). Thienothiophene-based quantum dots: calibration of photophysical properties via carbon dot and biomolecular interactions. Nanoscale, 17(22), 13756-13766.
Ük, N., Ürküt, N., Coşkun, İ. Y., Gamlı, A., Okur, E., & Ünlü, C. (2025). Dopant‐Driven Metal Ion Response in Carbon Dots: The Role of Excitation Wavelength in Selective Sensing and Potential Design of an Eco‐Friendly ATP Sensor. ChemistrySelect, 10(29), e03519.