Fig. 1

(a) Schematic diagram of the synthesis of CQDs from Mahua flower. (b) PXRD pattern of CQD. (c) FESEM images and EDAX colour mapping showing the elemental composition. (d) TEM image at 50 nm, (e) SAED diffraction pattern, (f) Particle size distribution graph, (g) HR-TEM image at 5 nm, (h) Interplanar spacing showing d = 0.384 nm, and (j) AFM profile image of CQDs.