We report the simultaneous synthesis and patterning of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) on and inside a transparent polymer, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), using a femtosecond laser. The irradiation of high repetition femtosecond laser pulses induces the formation of GQDs, which is attributable to the laser-induced pyrolysis of graphitic carbon sheets and/or silicon carbide nanocrystals. Furthermore, the patterning of a two-dimensional security tag with a concealed QR code, and a fluorescent three-dimensional design is demonstrated by adjusting the laser irradiation conditions. This work expands the possibilities of GQDs for applications in novel flexible three-dimensional optoelectrical devices.
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