Eco-Friendly Synthesized Carbon Dots from Chinese Herbal Medicine: A Review
Yusheng Zhao,
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Yucong Li,
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Dawei Li
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et al.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 20, P. 3045 - 3065
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract:
Chinese
herbal
medicines
and
their
extracts
will
produce
nano-components
of
charcoal
drugs
after
high-temperature
carbonization,
the
process
is
similar
to
that
carbon
dots
(CDs).
medicine-derived
CDs
(CHM-CDs)
are
a
new
carbon-based
nanomaterial
with
particle
size
less
than
10
nm
discovered
in
recent
years.
CHM-CDs
possess
range
beneficial
traits,
such
as
minimal
toxicity,
strong
water
solubility,
superior
biocompatibility,
remarkable
photoluminescence
capabilities.
Additionally,
they
exhibit
multifaceted
pharmacological
activity
absence
drug
loading.
Over
past
half-decade,
numerous
publications
have
presented
evidence
suggesting
wide
array
effects.
These
primarily
encompass
hemostatic
capabilities,
neuroprotection,
anti-infective,
antitumor,
immunomodulatory
effects
hypoglycemic
activity.
Notably,
been
associated
circulatory
system,
digestive
nervous
immune
endocrine
urinary
system
skeletal
system.
This
article
systematically
reviews
modern
potential
mechanisms
CHM-CDs,
offering
insights
into
current
challenges
proposing
directions
for
future
advancements.
As
such,
it
serves
vital
reference
clinical
application
CHM-CDs.
Keywords:
medicines,
dots,
effects,
Language: Английский
Preparation of Carbon Dots From Geranium carolinianum L. and Their Protective Effect on Myocardial Ischemia Injury in Rats
ChemistrySelect,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
10(14)
Published: April 1, 2025
Abstract
In
this
paper,
a
type
of
carbon
dots
(CDs)
was
prepared
at
220°C
for
8
h
by
hydrothermal
method
using
Geranium
carolinianum
L.
(GCL)
as
the
source.
GCL
CDs
were
spherical
in
shape
with
particle
size
2.8
±
0.6
nm.
vitro
studies
showed
that
had
good
scavenging
activity
against
free
radicals
DPPH
and
ABTS,
protective
effect
H
2
O
‐induced
oxidative
damage
H9c2
cells,
suggesting
have
antioxidant
activity.
vivo
on
isoprenaline
(ISO)‐induced
acute
myocardial
ischemic
injury
(AMII)
rats,
which
reflected
their
ability
to
significantly
reduce
S‐T
band
electrocardiogram,
markedly
infarcted
area
AMII,
effectively
rapidly
restore
damaged
cardiomyocytes,
apoptosis
prevented
further
cardiomyocytes.
The
comprehensive
results
above
experiments
indicate
mechanism
AMII
is
probably
through
elimination
stress
body,
so
cardiomyocytes
can
be
restored,
play
AMII.
Language: Английский
Assessing the efficacy of carbon nanodots derived from curcumin on infectious diseases
Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 24, 2024
The
threat
of
new,
emerging,
and
multidrug-resistant
microbes
is
increasing
which
has
created
the
necessity
for
new
antimicrobials.
In
this
regard,
nanotechnology
can
be
an
alternative
treatment
infectious
microbes.
Curcumin
been
used
since
ancient
times
as
antimicrobials;
however,
it
limitations
due
to
its
less
aqueous
solubility,
bioavailability,
biocompatibility.
This
problem
solved
by
curcumin-derived
carbon
nanodots
are
emerging
antimicrobials
<10
nm
size,
water-soluble,
biocompatible,
toxic,
fluorescent.
Language: Английский
Advancing aqueous zinc‐ion batteries with carbon dots: A comprehensive review
Mingying Chen,
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Junjie Ma,
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Yanhong Feng
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et al.
EcoEnergy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 3, 2024
Abstract
Recent
years
have
witnessed
a
surge
in
research
on
aqueous
zinc‐ion
batteries
(AZIBs)
due
to
their
low
cost,
stability,
and
exceptional
electrochemical
performance,
among
other
advantages.
However,
practical
manufacturing
deployment
of
AZIBs
been
hindered
by
challenges
such
as
energy
density,
significant
precipitation‐related
side
reactions,
slow
ion
migration,
dendritic
growth.
Addressing
these
issues
enhancing
the
application
necessitates
development
novel
materials.
Carbon
dots
(CDs),
with
distinctive
structure
superior
properties,
represent
an
innovative
class
carbon‐based
materials
broad
potential
applications
for
optimizing
AZIBs'
performance.
This
study
offers
comprehensive
review
how
CDs
can
address
aforementioned
AZIBs.
It
begins
overview
composition
mechanism
before
delving
into
classification,
preparation
techniques,
functionalization
strategies
CDs.
The
also
thoroughly
summarizes
sophisticated
roles
modifiers
electrolytes
electrodes,
both
positive
negative,
briefly
discusses
membranes.
Additionally,
it
provides
summary
current
difficulties
encountered
utilizing
aims
provide
insights
guidance
designing
next
generation
high‐performance
Language: Английский