Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(20), P. 2753 - 2753
Published: Oct. 12, 2023
In
this
work,
we
employed
a
novel
microwave-assisted
synthesis
method
to
produce
nitrogen
and
boron
co-doped
carbon
dots
(B-N
CDs).
To
achieve
optimal
synthesis,
conducted
comprehensive
parameter
modulation
approach,
combining
various
temperatures,
times,
precursor
concentrations,
while
keeping
the
power
constant
at
150
W
pH
5.
Using
maximum
fluorescence
emission
as
our
response
variable,
best
conditions
were
identified
120
°C,
3
min,
concentration
of
1
mg/mL.
Characterization
using
field
scanning
electron
microscopy
revealed
these
CDs
have
spherical
morphology
with
an
average
size
10.9
±
3.38
nm.
Further
high-resolution
transmission
showed
interplanar
distance
0.23
nm,
which
is
in
line
prior
findings
that
present
0.21
nm
corresponding
(100)
plane
graphite.
Optical
properties
ascertained
through
UV-vis
absorption,
identifying
distinct
π-π*
n-π*
transitions.
Fluorescence
spectroscopy
highlighted
peak
375
when
excited
295
achieving
quantum
yield
56.7%.
Fourier-transform
infrared
Raman
analyses
confirmed
boronic
acid
amine
groups'
presence,
underscoring
graphitic
nature
core
co-doping
nitrogen.
These
empirical
observations
compared
theoretical
investigations
simulated
spectra,
proposing
potential
structure
for
CDs.
X-ray
photoelectron
further
endorsed
boron,
along
detection
specified
functional
groups.
All
characteristics
could
lend
nanomaterial
different
types
applications
such
fluorescent
probes
broad
range
analytes
cell
imaging.
Chemical Reviews,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
123(18), P. 11047 - 11136
Published: Sept. 7, 2023
Advances
in
nanotechnology
and
nanomaterials
have
attracted
considerable
interest
play
key
roles
scientific
innovations
diverse
fields.
In
particular,
increased
attention
has
been
focused
on
carbon-based
exhibiting
extended
structures
unique
properties.
Among
these
materials,
zero-dimensional
structures,
including
fullerenes,
carbon
nano-onions,
nanodiamonds,
dots,
possess
excellent
bioaffinities
superior
fluorescence
properties
that
make
suitable
for
application
to
environmental
biological
sensing,
imaging,
therapeutics.
This
review
provides
a
systematic
overview
of
the
classification
structural
properties,
design
principles
preparation
methods,
optical
sensing
applications
nanomaterials.
Recent
interesting
breakthroughs
sensitive
selective
imaging
heavy
metal
pollutants,
hazardous
substances,
bioactive
molecules
as
well
information
encryption,
super-resolution
photoacoustic
phototherapy
nanomedicine
delivery
are
main
focus
this
review.
Finally,
future
challenges
prospects
materials
highlighted
envisaged.
presents
comprehensive
basis
directions
designing,
developing,
applying
fascinating
fluorescent
sensors
fabricated
based
specific
requirements
numerous
research
Small,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(25)
Published: Jan. 14, 2024
Abstract
Intrinsic
or
acquired
radioresistance
remained
an
important
challenge
in
the
successful
management
of
cancer.
Herein,
a
novel
“smart”
multifunctional
copper‐based
nanocomposite
(RCL@Pd@CuZ)
to
improve
radiotherapy
(RT)
sensitivity
is
designed
and
developed.
In
this
nanoplatform,
DSPE‐PEG‐RGD
modified
on
liposome
surface
enhanced
tumor
targeting
permeability;
capsaicin
inserted
into
phospholipid
bilayer
improved
hypoxic
conditions
microenvironment
(TME)
by
inhibiting
mitochondrial
respiration;
Cu
MOF
porous
cube
encapsulated
generated
highly
active
hydroxyl
radicals
(OH
·
),
consumed
GSH
promoted
cuproptosis
releasing
2+
;
ultrasmall
palladium
(Pd)
nanozyme
within
cubes
exhibited
peroxidase
activity,
catalyzing
toxic
OH
generation
oxygen
from
hydrogen
peroxide;
lastly,
Pd,
as
element
with
relatively
high
atomic
number
(Z)
photoelectric
Compton
effects
X‐rays.
Therefore,
RCL@Pd@CuZ
enhance
RT
ameliorating
hypoxia,
promoting
cuproptosis,
depleting
GSH,
amplifying
oxidative
stress,
enhancing
X‐ray
absorption
,
consequently
potently
magnifying
immunogenic
cell
death
(ICD).
mouse
model
combined
yielded
>90%
inhibition
compared
that
obtained
alone
addition
greater
quantity
DC
maturation
CD8
+
T
infiltration.
This
nanoplatform
offered
promising
remedial
modality
facilitate
cuproptosis‐related
cancer
radioimmunotherapy.
Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
62(7), P. 3271 - 3277
Published: Feb. 9, 2023
Photocatalytic
water
splitting
into
H2
is
the
most
economic
and
environmentally
friendly
strategy
for
production,
rationally
constructing
a
heterojunction
retains
enormous
influence
on
photocatalytic
system.
Herein,
2D/2D
covalent
organic
framework/graphitic
carbon
nitride
(COF/CN)
van
der
Waals
heterojunctions
were
readily
prepared
via
an
ultrasonic
method
high-efficiency
visible-light
production.
The
production
performance
of
optimized
COF/CN
composites
can
reach
up
to
449.64
μmol·h-1,
which
approximately
5
times
that
pure
CN
(89.08
μmol·h-1).
characterization
experimental
studies
reveal
synergistic
effect
between
COF
contributes
promoting
interfacial
migration
spatial
separation
photoinduced
e--h+
pairs,
further
boosting
hydrogen
activity.
This
work
may
open
new
window
design
fabricate
effective
photocatalysts
energy
conversion.
Carbon Energy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
5(6)
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
Abstract
A
simple
method
was
proposed
to
activate
alkaline
Cu(OH)
2
with
an
acidic
ionomer,
Nafion,
regulate
its
surface
microenvironment,
including
hydrophobicity
and
local
basicity.
In
particular,
the
direct
complete
neutralization
reaction
between
Nafion
in
aqueous
solution
induces
exposing
of
vast
anions
which
can
exclude
in‐situ‐formed
hydroxides
raise
Remarkably,
optimal
Nafion‐activated
‐derived
Cu
efficiently
suppress
hydrogen
evolution
(HER)
improve
selectivity
for
multi‐carbon
products
CO
electroreduction
(eCO
RR).
The
H
Faradaic
efficiency
(FE)
decreased
11%
at
a
current
density
300
mA/cm
(−0.76
V
vs.
RHE)
flow
cell,
while
bare
one
had
FE
40%.
total
eCO
RR
reaches
as
high
83%,
along
evidently
increased
C
4
44%
compared
(24%),
good
stability
(8000
s),
surpassing
that
most
reported
Cu.
experimental
theoretical
results
both
show
strong
basicity
jointly
boosted
acquired
by
felicitously
introducing
ionomer
on
surface.
Molecules,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
28(16), P. 6064 - 6064
Published: Aug. 15, 2023
Visual
detection
based
on
nanozymes
has
great
potential
for
the
rapid
of
metabolites
in
clinical
analysis
or
home-based
health
management.
In
this
work,
iron
and
nitrogen
co-doped
carbon
dots
(Fe,N-CDs)
were
conveniently
synthesized
as
a
nanozyme
visual
glucose
(Glu)
cholesterol
(Chol).
Using
inexpensive
readily
available
precursors,
Fe,N-CDs
with
peroxidase-like
activity
prepared
through
simple
hydrothermal
method.
Co-doping
Fe
N
atoms
enhanced
catalytic
nanozyme.
The
had
low
Michaelis
constant
(Km)
0.23
mM
when
hydrogen
peroxide
(H2O2)
was
used
substrate.
Free
radical
trapping
experiments
revealed
that
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
generated
nanozyme-catalyzed
process
superoxide
anion
radicals
(•O2−),
which
can
oxidize
colorless
3,3′,5,5′-tetramethylbenzidine
(TMB)
to
generate
blue
oxidation
product
(ox-TMB)
characteristics
absorbance
at
652
nm.
Based
mechanism,
colorimetric
sensor
constructed
detect
H2O2
ranging
from
0.1
μM
200
limit
(DL)
75
nM.
presence
oxidase
(Gox)
Chol
(Chox),
Glu
oxidized,
respectively,
H2O2.
this,
indirect
realized
linear
ranges
5–160
2–200
DLs
2.8
0.8
μM,
respectively.
A
paper-based
platform
fabricated
using
ink
prepare
testing
paper
by
inkjet
printing.
smartphone
record
RGB
values
after
reaction,
be
achieved
(DL
3.3
μM)
1.0
μM),
Catalysts,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(5), P. 858 - 858
Published: May 9, 2023
In
the
recent
decade,
carbon
dots
have
drawn
immense
attention
and
prompted
intense
investigation.
The
latest
form
of
nanocarbon,
nanodot,
is
attracting
intensive
research
efforts,
similar
to
its
earlier
analogues,
namely,
fullerene,
nanotube,
graphene.
One
outstanding
feature
that
distinguishes
nanodots
from
other
known
forms
materials
water
solubility
owing
extensive
surface
functionalization
(the
presence
polar
functional
groups).
These
carbonaceous
quantum
dots,
or
nanodots,
several
advantages
over
traditional
semiconductor-based
dots.
They
possess
photoluminescence,
fluorescence,
biocompatibility,
biosensing
bioimaging,
photostability,
feedstock
sustainability,
bio-conjugation,
excellent
colloidal
stability,
eco-friendly
synthesis
(from
organic
matter
such
as
glucose,
coffee,
tea,
grass
biomass
waste-derived
sources),
low
toxicity,
cost-effectiveness.
Recent
advances
in
characterization
been
received
new
insight
provided.
Presently
applications
fields
drug
delivery,
sensing,
diagnosis
were
highlighted
future
these
astounding
are
speculated.
Inorganics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(4), P. 96 - 96
Published: March 28, 2024
Quantum
yield
illustrates
the
efficiency
that
a
fluorophore
converts
excitation
light
into
fluorescence
emission.
The
quantum
of
carbon
dots
(CQDs)
can
be
altered
via
precursors,
fabrication
conditions,
chemical
doping,
and
surface
modifications.
In
this
study,
CQDs
were
first
fabricated
from
whole-meal
bread
using
chemical-free
hydrothermal
route,
low
(0.81%)
was
obtained.
combination
bread,
soybean
flour,
lemon
juice
generated
with
almost
four
folds
enhancement
in
yield.
Detailed
characterization
suggested
these
subjected
to
more
complete
reactions
had
zwitterionic
surfaces.
could
selectively
detect
Cr
(VI)
ions
limit
detection
(LOD)
8
ppm.
This
study
shows
does
not
need
chemicals,
it
is
achievable
food
precursors.