Review on electrochemical kinetics of carbon dots

Carbon Dots (CDs) are zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials that can be doped with N, S, P, and B heteroatoms to boost their properties. CDs have attracted significant interest over the past decade due to their outstanding physicochemical properties, which are complemented by their low cost, green chemistry, and excellent stability. The combination of CDs with traditional electrochemical materials has been found to alter the kinetics of electrochemical reactions. This review aims to underline the notable results on the electrochemical kinetics of CDs. The advances in this domain would promote the development of fuel cells, water electrolysis, and rechargeable metal-air batteries and pave new directions on the applicability of CDs.