The development of carbon dots (CDs), either using green or chemical precursors, has
inevitably led to their wide range application, from bioimaging to optoelectronic devices. The …

Discovered in 2004, carbon dots have garnered a major attention due to their unique optical
properties, nanoscale size, and cost-effectiveness. Their potential uses are applicable for …

Heavy metal ion pollution harms human health and the environment and continues to
worsen. Here, we report the synthesis of boron (B), phosphorous (P), nitrogen (N), and sulfur …

Fluorescent nitrogen and sulfur co-doped carbon dots (NSCDs) were synthesized using a
simple one-step hydrothermal method starting from o-phenylenediamine (OPD) and …

Cobalt is an essential metal to maintain several functions in the human body and is present
in functional materials for numerous applications. Thus, to monitor these functions, it is …

The environmentally friendly luminescent sensing materials are desired for detection of
heavy metal ions. Herein, two kinds of fluorescent nanomaterials, carbon dots (CDs-1) and …

Green chemistry is currently attracting more and more attention due to its eco‐friendly, and
green carbon dots (g‐CDs) are creating a research boom. The g‐CDs have huge …

Fe3+ ion plays a very active role in life, agriculture, and industry. Human health and the
environment are seriously affected by the abnormal presence or excess of this cation …

Structural modification of different carbon-based nanomaterials is often necessary to
improve their morphology and optical properties, particularly the incorporation of N-atoms in …

Not long ago, carbon quantum dots (CQDs) came into view as a revolutionary class of
materials, propelling advancements in water remediation and electrochemical technology …