Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 1250 - 1250
Published: July 25, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
presents
an
escalating
global
challenge
as
conventional
antibiotic
treatments
become
less
effective.
In
response,
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
and
photothermal
(PTT)
have
emerged
promising
alternatives.
While
rooted
in
ancient
practices,
these
methods
evolved
with
modern
innovations,
particularly
through
the
integration
of
lasers,
refining
their
efficacy.
PDT
harnesses
photosensitizers
to
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
are
detrimental
microbial
cells,
whereas
PTT
relies
on
heat
induce
cellular
damage.
The
key
effectiveness
lies
utilization
photosensitizers,
especially
when
integrated
into
nano-
or
micron-scale
supports,
amplify
ROS
production
enhance
antimicrobial
activity.
Over
last
decade,
carbon
dots
(CDs)
a
highly
nanomaterial,
attracting
increasing
attention
owing
distinctive
properties
versatile
applications,
including
PTT.
They
can
not
only
function
but
also
synergistically
combine
other
overall
This
review
explores
recent
advancements
CDs,
underscoring
significance
potential
reshaping
advanced
therapeutics.
Journal of Materials Chemistry C,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(1), P. 187 - 196
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
The
CDs–OSi
composites
with
tunable
emission
and
size
were
prepared
by
adjusting
the
volume
ratio
of
H
2
O
EtOH
in
solvothermal.
applied
identification
latent
fingerprint
effective
definition
contrast.
Nanomaterials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(15), P. 1250 - 1250
Published: July 25, 2024
Antimicrobial
resistance
(AMR)
presents
an
escalating
global
challenge
as
conventional
antibiotic
treatments
become
less
effective.
In
response,
photodynamic
therapy
(PDT)
and
photothermal
(PTT)
have
emerged
promising
alternatives.
While
rooted
in
ancient
practices,
these
methods
evolved
with
modern
innovations,
particularly
through
the
integration
of
lasers,
refining
their
efficacy.
PDT
harnesses
photosensitizers
to
generate
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS),
which
are
detrimental
microbial
cells,
whereas
PTT
relies
on
heat
induce
cellular
damage.
The
key
effectiveness
lies
utilization
photosensitizers,
especially
when
integrated
into
nano-
or
micron-scale
supports,
amplify
ROS
production
enhance
antimicrobial
activity.
Over
last
decade,
carbon
dots
(CDs)
a
highly
nanomaterial,
attracting
increasing
attention
owing
distinctive
properties
versatile
applications,
including
PTT.
They
can
not
only
function
but
also
synergistically
combine
other
overall
This
review
explores
recent
advancements
CDs,
underscoring
significance
potential
reshaping
advanced
therapeutics.
