ACS symposium series,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 3 - 42
Published: April 17, 2024
Carbon
quantum
dots
(CQDs)
belong
to
a
remarkable
category
of
nanocarbon
materials
with
unique
properties
because
their
nanoscale
dimensions.
These
nanocarbons
have
earned
significant
attention
exceptional
and
advantages,
making
them
versatile
in
wide
range
applications.
This
chapter
delves
into
the
fundamental
principles
underlying
CQDs,
along
synthetic
procedures
outstanding
characteristics.
characteristics
empower
precise
tuning
optical
electronic
properties,
setting
stage
for
diverse
Their
photoluminescence—combined
biocompatibility,
water
solubility,
various
surface
functional
groups—position
CQDs
as
crucial
components
fields
nanotechnology,
science,
medicine.
As
result,
this
highlights
broad
spectrum
applications
where
made
contributions
21st
century.
Carbon Trends,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. 100276 - 100276
Published: June 8, 2023
Carbon
dots
(CDs)
refer
to
a
class
of
carbon-based
nanoparticles
with
various
subgroups
based
on
their
crystallinity
and
morphology.
CDs
offer
tuneable
physical,
chemical,
optical
properties,
which
can
be
controlled
using
simple
one-pot
synthesis
techniques.
In
addition,
non-toxicity,
biocompatibility,
chemical
physical
responsiveness,
resistance
photo-
chemical-bleaching
low
cost
pave
the
way
wide
range
applications.
The
achieved
via
two
approaches:
(i)
top-down
methods,
(ii)
bottom-up
methods.
These
approaches
designed
generate
intended
structures
specific
band
gap,
hetero-atom
doping,
functionality.
Further
ongoing
research
enables
us
understand
relationship
between
structural
properties
CDs.
photoluminescence
depends
parameters
including
starting
materials,
surface
states,
heteroatom
doping
etc.
Herein,
we
review
such
as
optical,
resulting
from
particles
design.
Also,
proposed
applications
biomedicine,
light
emitting
diodes,
anticounterfeiting,
sensing
are
presented,
where
main
challenges
in
strategies
overcome
these
introduced.
Small,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(31)
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Abstract
The
emergence
and
global
spread
of
bacterial
resistance
to
conventionally
used
antibiotics
have
highlighted
the
urgent
need
for
new
antimicrobial
agents
that
might
replace
antibiotics.
Currently,
nanomaterials
hold
considerable
promise
as
in
anti‐inflammatory
therapy.
Due
their
distinctive
functional
physicochemical
characteristics
exceptional
biocompatibility,
carbon
dots
(CDs)‐based
composites
attracted
a
lot
attention
context
these
nanomaterials.
Here,
thorough
assessment
current
developments
field
CDs‐based
is
provided,
starting
with
brief
explanation
general
synthesis
procedures,
categorization,
composites.
many
processes
driving
antibacterial
action
are
then
thoroughly
described,
including
physical
destruction,
oxidative
stress,
incorporation
agents.
Finally,
obstacles
now
suffer
combating
infectious
diseases
outlined
investigated,
along
potential
applications
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(1)
Published: Oct. 30, 2023
The
rising
interest
in
carbon
dots
(c-dots)
is
driven
by
their
remarkable
potential
the
field
of
biomedical
applications.
This
due
to
distinctive
and
adjustable
photoluminescence
characteristics,
outstanding
physicochemical
properties,
excellent
photostability,
biocompatibility.
Herein,
were
successfully
produced
via
heat
synthesis
method
characterization
for
physical
chemical
properties
using
UV-Vis
spectrophotometer,
spectroscopy,
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Raman
Energy-dispersive
X-ray
analysis,
quantum
yield.
resulting
exhibited
a
distinct
blue
fluorescence
upon
exposure
ultraviolet
radiation
with
366
nm
wavelength.
spectrum
displayed
peak
around
470
when
excited
325
synthesized
demonstrated
thermal
stability
maintained
intensity
under
different
pH
conditions,
including
neutral
alkaline
mediums,
good
salt
resistance
ability.
spectroscopy
confirmed
presence
structural
defects
within
dots,
which
are
associated
hybrid
groups
on
surface.
Fourier-transform
infrared
analysis
detected
various
carbon-bonded,
nitrogen-bonded,
oxygen-bonded
units.
yield
was
8.9%.
These
findings
from
our
experiments
indicate
that
manufactured
possess
substantial
promise
wide
range
applications
biotechnology
field.
Chemistry - A European Journal,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
30(19)
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
Abstract
Cancer,
responsible
for
approximately
10
million
lives
annually,
urgently
requires
innovative
treatments,
as
well
solutions
to
mitigate
the
limitations
of
traditional
chemotherapy,
such
long‐term
adverse
side
effects
and
multidrug
resistance.
This
review
focuses
on
Carbon
Dots
(CDs),
an
emergent
class
nanoparticles
(NPs)
with
remarkable
physicochemical
biological
properties,
their
burgeoning
applications
in
bioimaging
nanocarriers
drug
delivery
systems
cancer
treatment.
The
initiates
overview
NPs
nanocarriers,
followed
by
in‐depth
look
into
barriers
that
could
affect
distribution,
from
administration,
intracellular
trafficking.
It
further
explores
CDs′
synthesis,
including
both
bottom‐up
top‐down
approaches,
notable
biocompatibility,
supported
a
selection
vitro,
vivo
,
ex
studies.
Special
attention
is
given
role
bioimaging,
highlighting
optical
properties.
discussion
extends
emerging
significance
carriers,
particularly
doxorubicin
other
anticancer
agents,
underscoring
recent
advancements
challenges
this
field.
Finally,
we
showcase
examples
promising
bioapplications
CDs,
owing
flexible
design.
As
research
CDs
evolves,
envisage
key
challenges,
potential
CD‐based
therapy.
Progress in Materials Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
144, P. 101289 - 101289
Published: March 28, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
explores
the
potential
of
tailored
carbon
materials
(TCM)
for
efficient
photocatalytic
degradation
polyaromatic
hydrocarbons
(PAHs),
which
are
persistent
and
toxic
organic
pollutants
posing
significant
environmental
challenges.
The
unique
structure
properties
TCM
including
graphene
nanotubes
to
activated
dots,
have
projected
them
as
next-generation
technological
innovation.
A
careful
critical
discussion
state-of-the-art
research
sheds
light
on
their
effectiveness
in
catalyzing
breakdown
PAHs,
projects
suitable
management
environment.
Beyond
this
viewpoint,
article
expands
scope
1)
biomedical
healthcare,
2)
energy
storage
conversion,
3)
advanced
electronics.
challenges,
opportunities,
future
perspectives
related
role
applications,
inspiring
further
research,
innovation
photo-induced
techniques
also
carefully
discussed
article.
focused
serves
a
valuable
resource
researchers
industrialists
interested
harnessing
capabilities
carbon-based
sustainable
PAHs
other
pollutants.
It
addresses
pressing
need
effective
remediation
pollution
control
strategies.
ACS Omega,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
9(9), P. 9849 - 9864
Published: Feb. 22, 2024
Antimicrobial
and
anticancer
drugs
are
widely
used
due
to
increasing
widespread
infectious
diseases
caused
by
microorganisms
such
as
bacterial,
fungal,
viral
agents,
or
cancer
cells,
which
one
of
the
major
causes
mortality
globally.
Nevertheless,
several
developed
resistance
antibiotics
a
result
genetic
changes
that
have
occurred
over
an
extended
period.
Carbon-based
materials,
particularly
carbon
dots
(C-dots),
potential
candidates
for
antibacterial
nanomaterials
their
low
toxicity,
ease
synthesis
functionalization,
high
dispersibility
in
aqueous
conditions,
promising
biocompatibility.
In
this
Review,
content
is
divided
into
four
sections.
The
first
section
concentrates
on
C-dot
structures,
surface
morphology.
Following
that,
we
summarize
classifications
preparation
methods
arc
discharge,
laser
ablation,
electrochemical
oxidation,
so
on.
antimicrobial
applications
C-dots
antibacterial,
antifungal,
antiviral
agents
both
vivo
vitro
discussed.
Finally,
thoroughly
examined
activity
displayed
C-dots.
