Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(23), P. 5725 - 5725
Published: Dec. 4, 2024
Improving
the
photogenerated
carrier
separation
efficiency
of
individual
semiconductor
materials
has
always
been
a
key
challenge
in
photocatalysis.
In
this
study,
we
synthesized
novel
photocatalytic
material,
N-CQDs/UBWO,
situ
by
combining
nitrogen-doped
carbon
quantum
dots
(N-CQDs)
derived
from
discarded
corn
stover
with
ultrathin
Bi
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
30(2), P. 422 - 422
Published: Jan. 20, 2025
The
use
of
biomass
feedstocks
for
producing
high-value-added
chemicals
is
gaining
significant
attention
in
the
academic
community.
In
this
study,
near-infrared
carbon
dots
(NIR-CDs)
with
antimicrobial
and
bioimaging
functions
were
prepared
from
Epigynum
auritum
branches
leaves
using
a
novel
green
synthesis
approach.
spectral
properties
synthesized
NIR-CDs
characterized
by
ultraviolet–visible
(UV-Vis)
absorption
fluorescence
spectroscopy.
crystal
structures
further
high-resolution
transmission
electron
microscopy
(HR-TEM),
X-ray
photoelectron
spectroscopy
(XPS),
Fourier
transform
infrared
(FT-IR),
nuclear
magnetic
resonance
(NMR),
diffraction
(XRD).
exhibited
minimal
toxicity,
excellent
biocompatibility,
high
penetrability
both
vivo
vitro
environments,
making
them
ideal
luminescent
probes
applications.
Moreover,
activity
was
tested
against
Staphylococcus
aureus
(S.
aureus)
Escherichia
coli
(E.
coli),
showing
bacterial
growth
inhibition.
effect
likely
attributed
to
disrupting
cell
membrane
integrity,
leading
leakage
intracellular
contents.
Therefore,
hold
promise
as
fluorescent
agents.
ACS Nano,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 18, 2025
Biomass-based
luminescent
nanocomposites
have
garnered
significant
attention
due
to
their
renewable,
biocompatible,
and
environmentally
sustainable
characteristics
for
ensuring
information
encryption
security.
Nanomaterials
are
central
this
development,
as
high
surface
area,
tunable
optical
properties,
nanoscale
structural
advantages
enable
enhanced
efficiency,
stability,
adaptability
in
diverse
conditions.
This
review
delves
into
the
principles
of
luminescence,
focusing
on
inherent
bioluminescent
properties
natural
materials,
utilization
biomass
precursors
carbon
dots
(CDs)
aggregation-induced
emission
(AIE)-enhanced
substances,
functional
optimization
materials.
The
role
cellulose
nanocrystals
(CNC),
lignin,
chitosan
key
biomass-derived
nanomaterials
will
be
highlighted,
alongside
interfacial
engineering
strategies
that
further
improve
material
performance.
Recent
advancements
synthesis
integration
anticounterfeiting
systems
discussed
detail.
Furthermore,
advanced
artificial
intelligence
(AI)
technologies
is
explored,
emphasizing
potential
revolutionize
anticounterfeiting.
Current
challenges,
including
scalability,
waste
minimization,
performance
optimization,
critically
examined.
Finally,
outlines
future
research
directions,
application
AI-driven
methodologies
exploration
unconventional
accelerate
development
high-performance,
eco-friendly
solutions.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
29(22), P. 5317 - 5317
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
The
liquid-phase
method
is
the
most
commonly
utilized
strategy
for
synthesizing
fluorescent
carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs).
However,
synthesis
of
CQDs
faces
challenges
such
as
low
yield,
complex
purification,
and
use
toxic
solvents,
which
limit
large-scale
production
practical
applications.
In
this
study,
with
a
high
product
yield
78%
were
synthesized
using
glucose
source
through
green
facile
one-step
solid-phase
approach,
without
solvents
or
post-treatment.
A
systematic
study
structure
fluorescence
properties
was
conducted
various
characterization
techniques.
results
indicated
that
mean
size
obtained
4.1
nm,
their
surface
had
abundant
oxygen-containing
functional
groups,
resulting
in
favorable
water
solubility.
exhibited
excitation-dependent
fluorescence,
optimal
excitation
emission
wavelengths
at
358
455
respectively.
Additionally,
solution
showed
bright
blue
under
365
nm
UV
light,
6.21%
lifetime
3.02
ns.
This
offers
valuable
insights
into
efficient
powder.