Carbon
nanodots
(CNDs)
have
garnered
significant
attention
as
viable
drug
delivery
vehicles
in
recent
years,
especially
the
field
of
phytomedicine.
Although
there
is
much
promise
for
therapeutic
applications
with
phytomedicine,
its
effectiveness
frequently
restricted
by
low
solubility,
stability,
and
bioavailability.
This
paper
offers
a
thorough
synopsis
developing
phytomedicine
based
on
CND.
It
explores
CND
synthesis
processes,
surface
functionalization
strategies,
structural
optical
characteristics.
Additionally,
advantages
difficulties
are
examined,
focus
contribution
methods
to
increased
The
CNDs
also
included
review,
along
mechanisms
that
underlie
their
improved
capabilities.
it
looks
at
controlled
release
methods,
stability
augmentation,
loading
tactics
onto
CNDs.
potential
polymeric
carbon
covered,
prospective
directions
going
forward,
such
resolving
toxicity
biocompatibility
issues.
In
summary,
present
review
highlights
encouraging
delivery,
specifically
enhancing
purposes.
RSC Advances,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 5547 - 5565
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
Spiro
heterocycle
frameworks
are
a
class
of
organic
compounds
that
possesses
unique
structural
features
making
them
highly
sought-after
targets
in
drug
discovery
due
to
their
diverse
biological
and
pharmacological
activities.
Discover Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
6(1)
Published: Jan. 6, 2025
Nanotechnology
has
witnessed
a
paradigm
shift
with
the
emergence
of
sustainable
and
eco-friendly
approach
for
synthesis
Ag/ZnO
nanoparticles
utilizing
various
fruit
peel
extracts.
The
inherent
bioactive
compounds
present
in
peels
offer
green
alternative,
aligning
global
efforts
toward
environmentally
responsible
nanotechnologies.
This
not
only
mitigates
environmental
impacts
but
also
taps
into
cost-effective
readily
available
resources
nanoparticle
synthesis.
scope
this
study
encompasses
comprehensive
exploration
substantial
utilization
applications
derived
from
diverse
delves
process,
considering
range
sources
to
optimize
characteristics.
involves
tailoring
specific
by
fine-tuning
parameters,
diversifying
sources,
fostering
interdisciplinary
collaborations.
emerging
extracts
represents
transformative
nanotechnology.
controlled
release
zinc
opens
avenues
agricultural
applications,
enhancing
nutrient
availability
plants
elevating
crop
yields.
customization
catalysis,
sensing,
optoelectronics
highlights
their
versatility
adaptability
industrial
applications.
methodology,
grounded
principles,
far-reaching
implications.
Embracing
pathway
ensures
optimization
more
ethical
trajectory
nanotechnology,
contributing
well-being
both
industries
environment.
Biosensors,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(2), P. 99 - 99
Published: Feb. 10, 2025
Carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs),
a
new
class
of
carbon-based
nanomaterials,
have
emerged
as
nano-scaled
probes
with
photoluminescence
that
an
eco-friendly
and
bio-compatible
nature.
Their
cost-efficient
synthesis
high
yields
make
them
indispensable
due
to
their
application
in
opto-electronic
devices,
including
biosensors,
bioimaging,
environmental
monitoring,
light
sources.
This
review
provides
intrinsic
properties
CQDs
such
excitation-dependent
emission,
biocompatibility,
quenching
properties.
Diverse
strategies
for
easy
are
divided
into
bottom-up
top-down
approaches
detailed
herein.
In
particular,
we
highlight
luminescence
properties,
mechanisms
could
even
be
utilized
the
precise
rapid
detection
biomolecules.
We
also
discuss
methodologies
mitigation
fluorescence
quenching,
which
is
pivotal
biosensors
bioimaging.
Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
35(1), P. 012001 - 012001
Published: Sept. 27, 2023
Abstract
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
have
garnered
significant
interest
for
their
potential
use
in
multiple
applications
due
to
size,
fluorescent
properties,
high
photostability,
low
toxicity
and
biocompatibility.
CDs
can
be
tailored
specific
needs,
as
they
synthesized
with
diverse
precursors
techniques
functionalization.
Since
the
of
are
rapidly
expanding,
this
review
highlights
recent
developments
burgeoning
field.
Specifically,
we
describe
advances
CD
synthesis
that
include
pH
temperature
sensing,
biochemical
analysis,
bioimaging.
We
also
discuss
various
challenges
practical
solutions
will
drive
CD-based
research
forward.
Challenges
lack
standardized
purification
methods
CDs,
clarity
regarding
mechanism
action,
procedural
flaws
applications.
In
conclusion,
provide
recommendations
collaboration
among
disciplines
bridge
existing
knowledge
gaps
address
key
required
fully
commercialized.
Heliyon,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(15), P. e35543 - e35543
Published: Aug. 1, 2024
Supercapacitors
(SCs),
including
electric
double-layer
capacitors
(EDLCs),
pseudocapacitors,
and
hybrid
capacitors,
are
esteemed
for
their
high
power
density
attractive
features
such
as
robust
safety,
fast
charging,
low
maintenance,
prolonged
cycling
lifespan,
sparking
significant
interest.
Carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
fluorescent
nanomaterials
with
small
size,
broad
excitation
spectrum,
stable
fluorescence,
adjustable
emission
wavelengths.
They
widely
used
in
optoelectronics,
medical
diagnostics,
energy
storage
due
to
biocompatibility,
toxicity,
rich
surface
functional
groups,
abundant
electron-hole
pairs,
large
specific
area,
tunable
heteroatom
doping.
In
this
short
review,
we
briefly
discussed
the
advantages
disadvantages
of
bottom-up
top-down
CQD
synthesis
methods.
The
arc-discharge
technique,
laser
ablation
plasma
treatment,
ultrasound
electrochemical
chemical
exfoliation,
combustion
among
initial
approaches.
subsequent
section
delineates
waste-derived
methods,
encompassing
microwave
synthesis,
hydrothermal
thermal
pyrolysis,
metal-organic
framework
template-assisted
technique.
addition,
review
focuses
on
operational
mechanism
supercapacitors,
properties,
utilization
CQDs
supercapacitors.
Frontiers in Nanotechnology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Heavy
metal
contamination
in
water
sources
poses
a
significant
threat
to
environmental
and
public
health,
necessitating
effective
remediation
strategies.
Nanomaterial-based
approaches
have
emerged
as
promising
solutions
for
heavy
removal,
offering
enhanced
selectivity,
efficiency,
sustainability
compared
traditional
methods.
This
comprehensive
review
explores
novel
nanomaterial-based
remediation,
focusing
on
factors
such
regeneration,
scalability,
practical
considerations.
A
systematic
literature
search
was
conducted
using
multiple
academic
databases,
including
PubMed,
Web
of
Science,
Scopus,
identify
relevant
articles
published
between
2013
2024.
The
identifies
several
nanomaterials,
graphene
oxide,
carbon
nanotubes,
metal-organic
frameworks,
which
exhibit
high
surface
areas,
tunable
chemistries,
excellent
adsorption
capacities.
Surface
functionalization
with
specific
functional
groups
(e.g.,
carboxyl,
amino,
thiol)
significantly
enhances
the
selectivity
target
ions.
Advances
regeneration
strategies,
chemical
desorption,
electrochemical
photocatalytic
improved
reusability
cost-effectiveness
these
materials.
Scalability
remains
critical
challenge,
but
recent
developments
synthesis
methods,
green
continuous-flow
synthesis,
offer
large-scale
production.
stability
longevity
nanomaterials
been
through
modification
development
hybrid
nanocomposites.
Integrating
existing
treatment
infrastructure
combining
them
other
techniques,
membrane
filtration
can
enhance
overall
efficiency
feasibility.
In
conclusion,
hold
immense
promise
revolutionizing
advancing
sustainable
management
practices.
As
future
research
is
geared
towards
retrofitting
plants,
it
equally
mitigate
unintended
health
consequences
associated
widespread
production
use
their
leachability
into
systems
persistence.
Sustainable Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(2), P. 81 - 97
Published: April 1, 2024
Green
carbon-based
materials
(GCM),
i.e.,
carbon
produced
using
renewable
biomass
or
recycled
waste,
ought
to
be
used
make
processes
sustainable
and
carbon-neutral.
Carbon
nanomaterials,
like
dots
the
nanobichar
families,
materials,
activated
biochar
substances,
are
with
great
potential
in
different
technological
applications.
In
this
review,
following
four
applications
were
selected,
works
published
last
two
years
(since
2022)
critically
reviewed:
agriculture,
water
treatment,
energy
management,
dioxide
reduction
sequestration.
GCM
improved
performance
of
under
revision
played
an
important
role
sustainability
processes,
contributing
mitigation
climate
change,
by
reducing
emissions
increasing
sequestration
CO2eq.
