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From quantum dots to carbon dots and beyond: synthesis, characterization and (bio)analytical applications

Announcing the completion of the topical collection in the journal Microchimica Acta

Published in Chemistry, Materials, and Physics

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From quantum dots to carbon dots and beyond: synthesis, characterization and (bio)analytical applications

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Also on behalf of the Editors-in-Chief of Microchimica Acta, Alberto Escarpa and Mamas I. Prodromidis, as well as the Guest Editors, Constantine D. Stalikas and Jose M. Costa-Fernandez, I am pleased to share that the Topical Collection From quantum dots to carbon dots and beyond: synthesis, characterization and (bio)analytical applications has recently been completed. 

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