C – Journal of Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 60 - 60
Published: July 5, 2024
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
class
of
carbon-based
nanomaterials
due
to
their
unique
properties
and
versatile
applications.
(CDs),
also
known
carbon
quantum
(CQDs)
or
graphene
(GQDs),
are
nanoscale
materials
with
dimensions
typically
less
than
10
nanometers.
They
exhibit
intriguing
optical,
electronic,
chemical
properties,
making
them
attractive
for
wide
range
applications,
including
sensing,
imaging,
catalysis,
energy
conversion,
among
many
others.
Both
bottom-up
top-down
synthesis
approaches
utilized
the
dots,
each
method
impacting
physicochemical
characteristics.
can
diverse
structures,
amorphous,
crystalline,
hybrid
depending
on
precursor
used.
CDs
structures
modified
oxygen,
polymer-based,
amino
groups
surface.
These
influence
optical
electronic
such
photoluminescence,
bandgap,
charge
carrier
mobility,
tunable
specific
Various
characterization
methods
HRTEM,
XPS,
analysis
(PL,
UV)
used
determine
structure
CDs.
cutting-edge
fluorescent
remarkable
qualities
biocompatibility,
low
toxicity,
environmental
friendliness,
high
water
solubility,
photostability.
easily
adjustable
in
terms
highly
various
fields.
find
applications
bio-imaging,
nanomedicine,
drug
delivery,
solar
cells,
photocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
other
related
areas.
hold
great
promise
field
cell
technology
yield
(CQY),
excellent
separation.
Critical Reviews in Biotechnology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 23
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
The
alarming
rise
in
bacterial
infections
including
those
caused
by
multidrug-resistant
pathogens
has
garnered
the
attention
of
scientific
community,
compelling
them
to
explore
as
novel
and
effective
alternatives
combat
these
infections.
Moreover,
emerging
viruses
such
Influenza
A
virus
subtype
H1N1
(A/H1N1),
Middle
East
Respiratory
Syndrome
Coronavirus
(MERS-CoV),
Ebolavirus,
recent
coronavirus
(SARS-CoV-2),
etc.
also
a
significant
impact
all
over
world.
Therefore,
management
without
any
side
effects
is
one
most
important
challenges
for
community.
Hence,
development
antimicrobial
agents
need
hour.
In
this
context,
Curcuma
longa,
commonly
known
turmeric,
been
used
traditional
medicine
centuries
manage
treat
Its
bioactive
constituent,
curcumin
due
its
multifunctional
bioactivities.
Apart
from
properties,
it
possesses
potent
antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
activities.
However,
available
reports
suggest
that
low
solubility,
stability,
biocompatibility
limit
use.
on
other
hand,
reported
limitations
associated
with
use
can
be
resolved
transforming
into
nano-form,
specifically
nanoparticles.
Recent
advancements
have
brought
nanoparticles
spotlight,
showcasing
superior
properties
broad
spectrum
applications.
review,
we
mainly
focused
potential
nanocurcumin,
mechanisms
underpinning
their
actions.
aspects
toxicity
safety
guidelines
nano-based
products
discussed.
International Journal of Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
2025(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
The
escalating
threat
of
infectious
diseases,
exacerbated
by
antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
and
biofilm
formation,
necessitates
innovative
therapeutic
strategies.
This
review
presents
a
comprehensive
exploration
the
potential
nanoparticles
synthesized
from
natural
sources,
including
plant
extracts,
microbial
products,
marine
compounds,
as
agents.
These
naturally
derived
demonstrated
significant
antibiofilm
antivirulence
effects,
with
specific
examples
revealing
their
capacity
to
reduce
mass
up
78%
inhibit
bacterial
quorum
sensing
65%.
integration
bioactive
such
polyphenols
chitosan,
facilitates
nanoparticle
stability
enhances
efficacy,
while
green
synthesis
protocols
environmental
risks.
Notably,
identifies
silver
using
tea
achieving
85%
inhibition
polymicrobial
growth
in
vitro.
Despite
these
promising
results,
challenges
standardization
scalability
persist.
study
underscores
transformative
leveraging
sourced
sustainable
alternatives
conventional
antimicrobials,
offering
quantitative
insights
for
future
application
combating
mono-
infections.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 390 - 390
Published: March 3, 2025
As
Africa’s
population
continues
to
grow,
the
need
for
sustainable
agricultural
practices
has
intensified,
sparking
greater
interest
in
nanofertilizers
This
review
critically
evaluates
agronomic
efficiency
and
environmental
sustainability
of
African
context.
It
combines
existing
research
on
nanofertilizers’
effectiveness,
nutrient-use
efficiency,
impact.
Nanofertilizers
have
shown
a
boost
up
30%
compared
conventional
fertilizers.
also
highlights
benefits
such
as
enhanced
crop
yields
(up
25%
increase
maize
production),
reduced
chemical
fertilizer
requirements
40%
reduction
nitrogen
application),
improved
soil
health.
The
analysis
informs
policy,
research,
practice
aimed
at
optimizing
nanofertilizer
deployment
agriculture.
projected
global
2.4
billion
by
2050
that
solutions
never
been
more
important.
Our
conveys
an
assessment
potential
contribution
food
security.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(9), P. e29726 - e29726
Published: April 16, 2024
Hybrid
nanostructures
exhibit
a
synergistic
combination
of
features
derived
from
their
individual
components,
showcasing
novel
characteristics
resulting
distinctive
structure
and
chemical/physical
properties.
Surface
modifiers
play
pivotal
role
in
shaping
INPs'
primary
attributes,
influencing
physicochemical
properties,
stability,
functional
applications.
Among
these
modifiers,
dendrimers
have
gained
attention
as
highly
effective
multifunctional
agents
for
INPs,
owing
to
unique
structural
qualities,
dendritic
effects,
Dendrimers
can
be
seamlessly
integrated
with
diverse
inorganic
nanostructures,
including
metal
NPs,
carbon
silica
QDs.
Two
viable
approaches
achieving
this
integration
involve
either
growing
or
grafting
dendrimers,
nanostructure-cored
dendrimers.
The
initial
step
involves
functionalizing
the
nanostructures'
surface,
followed
by
generation
through
stepwise
growth
attachment
pre-synthesized
dendrimer
branches.
This
hybridization
imparts
superior
qualities
structure,
biocompatibility,
solubility,
high
cargo
loading
capacity,
substantial
functionalization
potential.
Combining
properties
those
nanostructure
cores
creates
system
suitable
applications
such
theranostics,
bio-sensing,
component
isolation,
chemotherapy,
cargo-carrying
review
summarizes
recent
developments,
specific
focus
on
last
five
years,
within
realm
It
delves
into
INPs
explores
potential
INP-cored
biomedical
C – Journal of Carbon Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 60 - 60
Published: July 5, 2024
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
have
emerged
as
a
promising
class
of
carbon-based
nanomaterials
due
to
their
unique
properties
and
versatile
applications.
(CDs),
also
known
carbon
quantum
(CQDs)
or
graphene
(GQDs),
are
nanoscale
materials
with
dimensions
typically
less
than
10
nanometers.
They
exhibit
intriguing
optical,
electronic,
chemical
properties,
making
them
attractive
for
wide
range
applications,
including
sensing,
imaging,
catalysis,
energy
conversion,
among
many
others.
Both
bottom-up
top-down
synthesis
approaches
utilized
the
dots,
each
method
impacting
physicochemical
characteristics.
can
diverse
structures,
amorphous,
crystalline,
hybrid
depending
on
precursor
used.
CDs
structures
modified
oxygen,
polymer-based,
amino
groups
surface.
These
influence
optical
electronic
such
photoluminescence,
bandgap,
charge
carrier
mobility,
tunable
specific
Various
characterization
methods
HRTEM,
XPS,
analysis
(PL,
UV)
used
determine
structure
CDs.
cutting-edge
fluorescent
remarkable
qualities
biocompatibility,
low
toxicity,
environmental
friendliness,
high
water
solubility,
photostability.
easily
adjustable
in
terms
highly
various
fields.
find
applications
bio-imaging,
nanomedicine,
drug
delivery,
solar
cells,
photocatalysis,
electrocatalysis,
other
related
areas.
hold
great
promise
field
cell
technology
yield
(CQY),
excellent
separation.
