Carbon dot therapeutic platforms: administration, distribution, metabolism, excretion, toxicity, and therapeutic potential
Ultrasmall nanoparticles are often grouped under the broad umbrella term of “nanoparticles”
when reported in the literature. However, for biomedical applications, their small sizes give …
when reported in the literature. However, for biomedical applications, their small sizes give …
Biocompatible carbon quantum dots for intelligent sensing in food safety applications: opportunities and sustainability
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are widely used in various industries due to their non-toxic,
biocompatibility, antibacterial, and tunable photoluminescence properties. In particular …
biocompatibility, antibacterial, and tunable photoluminescence properties. In particular …
[HTML][HTML] Properties, synthesis, and applications of carbon dots: A review
Carbon dots (CDs) refer to a class of carbon-based nanoparticles with various subgroups
based on their crystallinity and morphology. CDs offer tuneable physical, chemical, and …
based on their crystallinity and morphology. CDs offer tuneable physical, chemical, and …
Carboxymethyl cellulose-based functional film integrated with chitosan-based carbon quantum dots for active food packaging applications
A chitosan-based carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with multifunctional properties were
synthesized using a hydrothermal process. The CQDs were spherical with an average size …
synthesized using a hydrothermal process. The CQDs were spherical with an average size …
Gelatin/carrageenan-based functional films with carbon dots from enoki mushroom for active food packaging applications
Enoki mushroom-derived carbon dots (mCDs) were fabricated using a facile hydrothermal
method to prepare gelatin/carrageenan-based active food packaging films. The mCDs were …
method to prepare gelatin/carrageenan-based active food packaging films. The mCDs were …
Cellulose nanofiber-based coating film integrated with nitrogen-functionalized carbon dots for active packaging applications of fresh fruit
Carbon dots were synthesized using a hydrothermal method with glucose as the carbon
source (GCD) and functionalized with nitrogen. The GCD and N-functionalized carbon dots …
source (GCD) and functionalized with nitrogen. The GCD and N-functionalized carbon dots …
Photodegradation of carbon dots cause cytotoxicity
Carbon dots (CDs) are photoluminescent nanomaterials with wide-ranging applications.
Despite their photoactivity, it remains unknown whether CDs degrade under illumination and …
Despite their photoactivity, it remains unknown whether CDs degrade under illumination and …
Prospects of sustainable and renewable source-based carbon quantum dots for food packaging applications
CQDs are relatively new nanomaterials discovered accidentally during the purification
process of carbon nanotubes. Since then, several attempts have been made to synthesize …
process of carbon nanotubes. Since then, several attempts have been made to synthesize …
Carbon quantum dots: the role of surface functional groups and proposed mechanisms for metal ion sensing
Carbon dots (CDs) are zero-dimensional nanomaterials composed of carbon and surface
groups attached to their surface. CDs have a size smaller than 10 nm and have potential …
groups attached to their surface. CDs have a size smaller than 10 nm and have potential …
Lignin-based smart materials: a roadmap to processing and synthesis for current and future applications
Biomass-derived materials are green alternatives to synthetic plastics and other fossil-based
materials. Lignin, an aromatic plant polymer, is one of the most appealing renewable …
materials. Lignin, an aromatic plant polymer, is one of the most appealing renewable …