Synthesizing Hydrophobic Carbon Dots and the Effect of Injecting Carbon Dots Into Methyl-terminated Polydimethylsiloxane on Gas Permeability

By: Teresa N.Year: 2023School: Westminster HighGrade: 12Science Teacher: Huy Pham In the realm of materials science, Teresa embarked on an intriguing science project aimed at synthesizing hydrophobic carbon quantum dots (HCDs) and investigating their potential as a fluorophore for polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone. By making PDMS fluorescent, Teresa aimed to address the challenge of detecting tears and leaks in …