Biomass-derived carbon quantum dots-supported metal oxide composite for the photocatalytic degradation of toxic pollutants

SM Roopan, SH Prakash, R Manjupriya… - Biomass Conversion …, 2024 - Springer
Photocatalysis is recently being used as a prominent method for degrading aquatic-harmful
compounds, such as drugs, dyes, and other pollutants. This paper provides an update on …

Carbon dots: synthesis, sensing mechanisms, and potential applications as promising materials for glucose sensors

KF Kayani, D Ghafoor, SJ Mohammed… - Nanoscale …, 2024 - pubs.rsc.org
The disruption of glucose (Glu) metabolism in the human body can lead to conditions such
as diabetes and hyperglycemia. Therefore, accurately determining Glu levels is crucial for …

Morinda coreia fruits derived green-emissive nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots: Selective and sensitive detection of ferric ions from water

AT Elizabeth, SD Arockiaraj, AI Rajasekaran… - Inorganic Chemistry …, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbon quantum dot containing nitrogen has been prepared by utilizing a green biomass
resource, Morinda coreia fruits, by a single step hydrothermal procedure. The spherical …

A facile green synthesis of photoluminescent carbon dots using Pumpkin seeds for ultra-sensitive Cu2+ and Fe3+ ions detection in living cells

D Jeeva, KS Velu, S Mohandoss, N Ahmad… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
A facile and efficient green synthesis of photoluminescent carbon dots (CDs) was achieved
using pumpkin seeds (PS) through the hydrothermal-carbonization method. Pumpkin seeds …

Antifungal films for strawberry packaging using carbon quantum dots derived from lemon and onion juice via green hydrothermal method

LH Slewa - Food Bioscience, 2024 - Elsevier
Fungi are the prime concern since they cause post-harvest decay in fruits such as
strawberries; the fungi motivate the need for new antifungal agents. Among all these …

Carbon nanomaterials: Pioneering innovations in bioimaging and biosensing technologies

SN Ravi, S Rajendran, GS Madhumathi… - Journal of Molecular …, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbon-based nanomaterials, including carbon nanotubes, graphene, carbon dots, carbon
nano onions, and carbon nano horns, exhibit exceptional properties such as high electrical …

Carbon dots for pathogen detection and imaging: recent breakthroughs and future trends

S Kumari, M Nehra, S Jain, A Kumar, N Dilbaghi… - Microchimica Acta, 2024 - Springer
As a class of carbon-based nanomaterials, carbon dots (CDs) have gained a lot of interest
for a variety of applications. They offer distinctive optical, chemical, and structural …

Copper-doped luteolin carbon dots with antitumor properties based on the induction of immunogenic cell death

H Zhang, G Li, Z Su, Y Bao, J Wang… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2024 - ACS Publications
Carbon dots as drug carriers have received increasing attention in nanotherapy. However,
the use of chemical small molecules or polymers as precursors to carbon dots often leads to …

Starch-derived carbon quantum dots: Unveiling structural insights and photocatalytic potential as a bio-sourced metal-free semiconductor

S Sheshmani, M Mardali, S Shokrollahzadeh… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The optical appeal and sustainability of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have led to these
nanoparticles swiftly gaining attention and emerging as a new, multifunctional class of …

[HTML][HTML] Recent Trends and Advancements in Green Synthesis of Biomass-Derived Carbon Dots

M Usman, S Cheng - Eng, 2024 - mdpi.com
The push for sustainability in nanomaterials has catalyzed significant advancements in the
green synthesis of carbon dots (CDs) from renewable resources. This review uniquely …