Using the microwave-assisted polyol method, I'm carrying out a project that uses folic acid as a precursor to synthesize carbon quantum dots. Is it possible to substitute DEG, usually used as the solvent, with ethylene glycol and get good results?
Colin Varghese, Yes, you can substitute EG for DEG in your microwave-assisted polyol synthesis.
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