Fluoride ion is a crucial micronutrient in living organisms which assist in growth,
development and bone metabolism, but excess accumulation of this ion can cause fluorosis …

Carbon quantum dots are widely investigated due to their photoluminescence properties.
Here, we report a green synthesis of carbon quantum dots to increase the …

As water pollution and scarcity pose severe threats to the sustainable progress of human
society, it is important to develop a method or materials that can accurately and efficiently …

A fluorescent and colorimetric dual-mode strategy based on carbon dots (CDs) was
rationally designed for sensitive determination of Cu2+. Green fluorescent CDs with high …

In this study, an innovative approach for the integration of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) into
poly (ethylene glycol) diacrylate (PEGDA) hydrogels is described. The composite material is …

As a metal, copper plays an important role in biological systems. However, excessive intake
can lead to toxicity and disease. Therefore, there is a need to establish accurate and …

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 …

More than ever, optical chemical sensing is a thriving research field with a strong outlook in
terms of future development and penetration into growing industrial markets. This situation is …

Significance Rapid advances in medical imaging technology, particularly the development
of optical systems with non-linear imaging modalities, are boosting deep tissue imaging. The …

Accurate detection of copper ions is crucial since it is an essential trace element. Carbon
quantum dots (CQDs) were prepared from apricot leaves using a hydrothermal method …