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Li L, Lin D, Xu S, Yang L, Jiang C. Multi-deformable interpenetrating network thermosensitive hydrogel fluorescent device for real-time and visual detection of nitrite. JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 2024; 478:135471. [PMID: 39146591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhazmat.2024.135471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 07/28/2024] [Accepted: 08/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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Functionalized thermosensitive hydrogel materials exhibit excellent properties for the fabrication of sensing devices that enable real-time visual detection of food safety duo to their good plasticity and powerful loading capacity. Here, a ratiometric fluorescent device based on an interpenetrating network (IPN) thermosensitive hydrogel was designed to embed functionalized Au nanoclusters (Au NCs) and Blue Carbon dots (BCDs) composites in a multi-network structure to build a sensitive hazardous material nitrite (NO2-) chemsensor. The hydrogel was utilized poloxamer 407 (P407), lignin and cellulose to form stable IPN structure, which resulted in complementation and synergy, thereby strengthening its porous network structure. The combination of fluorescent nanoprobes with the porous network structure has the potential to enhance stable fluorescence signals and improve sensing sensitivity. Moreover, the thermosensitive liquid-solid transition characteristics of the hydrogel facilitate its preparation into diverse sensing devices following curing at room temperature. The hydrogel device, when combined with a smartphone system, converted image information into data information, thereby enabling the accurate quantification of NO2- with a detection limit of 9.38 nM in 2 s. The designed multi-functional hydrogel device is capable of real-time differentiation of NO2- dosage with the naked eye, offering a high-contrast, rapid-response sensing methodology for visual assessment of food freshness. This research contributes to the expansion of hydrogel materials applications and the detection of hazardous materials in food safety.
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- Lingfei Li
- Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China.
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- Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Transducer Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Hefei, Anhui 230031, PR China.
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Kumar R, Bhardwaj VK. Microwave Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Quantum dots from Araucaria Heterophylla Gum: Application in Drug Detection. J Fluoresc 2024:10.1007/s10895-024-03874-8. [PMID: 39126608 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-024-03874-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2024] [Accepted: 07/29/2024] [Indexed: 08/12/2024]
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This study employed a green microwave synthesis technique to produce carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from araucaria heterophylla gum extract. The produced CQDs emit a distinct blue fluorescent light, contributing a remarkable quantum yield of 14.69%. Their average particle size measures at 1.62 ± 0.39 nm. Furthermore, these CQDs demonstrate excellent water solubility and maintain high fluorescence stability despite ionic strength, pH and time variations. Moreover, we present here for the first time that the synthesized CQDs demonstrate a rapid, exceptionally sensitive, and discerning fluorescence quenching phenomenon (IFE) concerning Cefprozil (CPR). The fluorescent probe was sensitive and specific with good linear relationships for CPR in the 0-18 µM range. The limit of detection for relationships for CPR was 2.51 µM. This study provides novel opportunities for producing high-quality luminescent CQDs that meet the requirements for various biological and environmental applications.
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- Rohitash Kumar
- Department of Chemistry, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
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Singh P, Bhankar V, Kumar S, Kumar K. Biomass-derived carbon dots as significant biological tools in the medicinal field: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2024; 328:103182. [PMID: 38759449 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2024.103182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Early disease detection is crucial since it raises the likelihood of treatment and considerably lowers the cost of therapy. Therefore, the improvement of human life and health depends on the development of quick, efficient, and credible biosensing methods. For improving the quality of biosensors, distinct nanostructures have been investigated; among these, carbon dots have gained much interest because of their great performance. Carbon dots, the essential component of fluorescence nanoparticles, having outstanding chemical characteristics, superb biocompatibility, chemical inertness, low toxicity and potential optical characteristics have attracted the researchers from every corner of the globe. Several carbon dots applications have been thoroughly investigated in recent decade, from optoelectronics to biomedical investigations. This review study primarily emphasizes the recent advancements in the field of biomass-derived carbon dots-based drug delivery, gene delivery and bioimaging, and highlights achievements in two major areas: in vivo applications that involve carbon dots absorption in zebrafish and mice, tumour therapeutics, and imaging-guided drug delivery. Additionally, the possible advantages, difficulties, and future possibilities of using carbon dots for biological applications are also explored.
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- Permender Singh
- Department of Chemistry, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Sonepat 131039, Haryana, India
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- Department of Biochemistry, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra 136119, Haryana, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, J. C. Bose University of Science & Technology, YMCA, Faridabad 121006, Haryana, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science & Technology, Murthal, Sonepat 131039, Haryana, India.
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Ghasemlou M, Pn N, Alexander K, Zavabeti A, Sherrell PC, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B, Naebe M, Bhargava SK. Fluorescent Nanocarbons: From Synthesis and Structure to Cancer Imaging and Therapy. ADVANCED MATERIALS (DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA.) 2024; 36:e2312474. [PMID: 38252677 DOI: 10.1002/adma.202312474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Revised: 01/08/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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Nanocarbons are emerging at the forefront of nanoscience, with diverse carbon nanoforms emerging over the past two decades. Early cancer diagnosis and therapy, driven by advanced chemistry techniques, play a pivotal role in mitigating mortality rates associated with cancer. Nanocarbons, with an attractive combination of well-defined architectures, biocompatibility, and nanoscale dimension, offer an incredibly versatile platform for cancer imaging and therapy. This paper aims to review the underlying principles regarding the controllable synthesis, fluorescence origins, cellular toxicity, and surface functionalization routes of several classes of nanocarbons: carbon nanodots, nanodiamonds, carbon nanoonions, and carbon nanohorns. This review also highlights recent breakthroughs regarding the green synthesis of different nanocarbons from renewable sources. It also presents a comprehensive and unified overview of the latest cancer-related applications of nanocarbons and how they can be designed to interface with biological systems and work as cancer diagnostics and therapeutic tools. The commercial status for large-scale manufacturing of nanocarbons is also presented. Finally, it proposes future research opportunities aimed at engendering modifiable and high-performance nanocarbons for emerging applications across medical industries. This work is envisioned as a cornerstone to guide interdisciplinary teams in crafting fluorescent nanocarbons with tailored attributes that can revolutionize cancer diagnostics and therapy.
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- Mehran Ghasemlou
- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Center for Sustainable Products, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- School of Engineering, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, 2601, Australia
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Department of Chemical Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, 3010, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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- Carbon Nexus, Institute for Frontier Materials, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, VIC, 3216, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
- Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), School of Science, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC, 3001, Australia
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Wang J, Fu Y, Gu Z, Pan H, Zhou P, Gan Q, Yuan Y, Liu C. Multifunctional Carbon Dots for Biomedical Applications: Diagnosis, Therapy, and Theranostic. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2303773. [PMID: 37702145 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/14/2023]
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Designing suitable nanomaterials is an ideal strategy to enable early diagnosis and effective treatment of diseases. Carbon dots (CDs) are luminescent carbonaceous nanoparticles that have attracted considerable attention. Through facile synthesis, they process properties including tunable light emission, low toxicity, and light energy transformation, leading to diverse applications as optically functional materials in biomedical fields. Recently, their potentials have been further explored, such as enzyme-like activity and ability to promote osteogenic differentiation. Through refined synthesizing strategies carbon dots, a rich treasure trove for new discoveries, stand a chance to guide significant development in biomedical applications. In this review, the authors start with a brief introduction to CDs. By presenting mechanisms and examples, the authors focus on how they can be used in diagnosing and treating diseases, including bioimaging failure of tissues and cells, biosensing various pathogenic factors and biomarkers, tissue defect repair, anti-inflammation, antibacterial and antiviral, and novel oncology treatment. The introduction of the application of integrated diagnosis and treatment follows closely behind. Furthermore, the challenges and future directions of CDs are discussed. The authors hope this review will provide critical perspectives to inspire new discoveries on CDs and prompt their advances in biomedical applications.
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- Jiayi Wang
- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- School of Aerospace Engineering and Applied Mechanics, Tongji University, Zhangwu Road 100, Shanghai, 200092, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Naval Medical University, Shanghai, 200433, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of the Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of the Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory for Ultrafine Materials of Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- School of Material Science and Engineering, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Materials of the Ministry of Education, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
- Frontiers Science Center for Materiobiology and Dynamic Chemistry, East China University of Science and Technology, Shanghai, 200237, P. R. China
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Kumara BN, Kalimuthu P, Prasad KS. Synthesis, properties and potential applications of photoluminescent carbon nanoparticles: A review. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1268:341430. [PMID: 37268342 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.341430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Photoluminescent-carbon nanoparticles (PL-CNPs) are a new class of materials that received immense interest among researchers due to their distinct characteristics, including photoluminescence, high surface-to-volume ratio, low cost, ease of synthesis, high quantum yield, and biocompatibility. By exploiting these outstanding properties, many studies have been reported on its utility as sensors, photocatalysts, probes for bio-imaging, and optoelectronics applications. From clinical applications to point-of-care test devices, drug loading to tracking of drug delivery, and other research innovations demonstrated PL-CNPs as an emerging material that could substitute conventional approaches. However, some of the PL-CNPs have poor PL properties and selectivity due to the presence of impurities (e.g., molecular fluorophores) and unfavourable surface charges by the passivation molecules, which impede their applications in many fields. To address these issues, many researchers have been paying great attention to developing new PL-CNPs with different composite combinations to achieve high PL properties and selectivity. Herein, we thoroughly discussed the recent development of various synthetic strategies employed to prepare PL-CNPs, doping effects, photostability, biocompatibility, and applications in sensing, bioimaging, and drug delivery fields. Moreover, the review discussed the limitations, future direction, and perspectives of PL-CNPs in possible potential applications.
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- B N Kumara
- Nanomaterial Research Laboratory (NMRL), Nano Division, Yenepoya Research Centre, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575 018, India
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- School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, 4072, Australia.
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- Centre for Nutrition Studies, Yenepoya (Deemed to Be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, 575 018, India.
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Yang J, Yang Y, Su L, Tao X, Zhang J, Chen Y, Yang L. Diethylenetriamine-β-CD-modified carbon quantum dots for selective fluorescence sensing of Hg 2+ and Fe 3+ and cellular imaging. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 291:122364. [PMID: 36652803 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Diethylenetriamine-β-cyclodextrin-modified carbon quantum dots (3 N-CQDs) were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal method using citric acid as the carbon source and diethylenetriamine-β-cyclodextrin (3 N-β-CD) as the nitrogen source. The successful preparation of 3 N-CQDs were revealed by infrared absorption spectroscopy, ultraviolet (UV)-visible absorption spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, XRD, XPS, TEM, and TG. Further spectroscopic studies showed that the synthesized carbon quantum dots offered good anti-interference capability. The relative fluorescence quantum yield was 67.2 %. The limits of detection for Hg2+ and Fe3+ were 0.25 µM and 0.57 μM, respectively. Cytotoxicity and imaging studies showed that the prepared carbon quantum dots had low cytotoxicity, good biocompatibility, and good cellular imaging capability for HeLa cells. They offered fluorescent sensing of Hg2+ and Fe3+ in live cells. Therefore, 3 N-CQDs were ideal fluorescent probes for the detection of Hg2+ and Fe3+ in water.
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- Ju Yang
- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Intelligent Supramolecular Chemistry at the University of Yunnan Province, National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center for Green Preparation Technology of Biobased Materials, School of Chemistry & Environment, Yunnan Minzu University, Kunming 650500, PR China.
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Nammahachak N, Aup-Ngoen KK, Asanithi P, Horpratum M, Chuangchote S, Ratanaphan S, Surareungchai W. Hydrothermal synthesis of carbon quantum dots with size tunability via heterogeneous nucleation. RSC Adv 2022; 12:31729-31733. [PMID: 36380919 PMCID: PMC9641675 DOI: 10.1039/d2ra05989d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Hydrothermal synthesis has been extensively utilized for fabricating carbon quantum dots (CQDs). Generally, the average sizes of the CQDs are controlled by using specific precursor concentrations, processing temperatures, and reaction times. In our study, the average size of CQDs can simply be controlled by using a different filling volume of sucrose solution in the hydrothermal reactor while keeping the other experimental parameters constant. If homogeneous nucleation plays a major role in the hydrothermal synthesis, the CQDs synthesized by using different filling volumes should have relatively the same size. Nonetheless, we found that the average size of CQDs is inversely correlated with the filling volumes. Particularly, for the hydrothermal syntheses with the filling volumes of 20%, 50%, and 80%, the average size of the CQDs is 15, 13, and 4 nm, respectively. Therefore, the hydrothermal synthesis of CQDs with size-tunability can be achieved by the heterogeneous process associated with the total surface areas between the precursor and reactor.
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- Nant Nammahachak
- Department of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- Materials and Nondestructive Testing Laboratory, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT, Ratchaburi) 126 Pracha Uthit Rd, Thung Khru Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- Department of Physics, Faculty of Science, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- Opto-Electrochemical Sensing Research Team (OEC), National Electronic and Computer Technology Center 112 Thailand Science Park, Pahonyothin Rd, Khlong Nueng, Khlong Luang Pathum Thani 12120 Thailand
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- Department of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
- Research Center of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Technology (MEET), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- Department of Tool and Materials Engineering, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Graduate Program, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Theoretical and Computational Science Center (TaCS-CoE), King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Pracha Uthit Rd, Thung Khru Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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- Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Graduate Program, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi 126 Prachauthit Road, Bangmod Bangkok 10140 Thailand
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Thangaraj B, Solomon PR, Chuangchote S, Wongyao N, Surareungchai W. Biomass‐derived Carbon Quantum Dots – A Review. Part 1: Preparation and Characterization. CHEMBIOENG REVIEWS 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/cben.202000029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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- Baskar Thangaraj
- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Pilot Plant Development and Training Institute Bangkhuntien-chaitalay Road 10150 Tha Kham, Bangkok Thailand
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- SASTRA-Deemed University School of Chemical and Biotechnology 613 402 Thanjavur Tamil Nadu India
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- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Research Center of Advanced Materials for Energy and Environmental Technology 126 Prachauthit Road 10140 Bangmod, Bangkok Thailand
- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Department of Tool and Materials Engineering Faculty of Engineering 126 Prachauthit Road 10140 Bangmod, Thungkru, Bangkok Thailand
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- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Research and Engineering Center Pilot Plant Development and Training Institute 10140 Bangkok Thailand
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- King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi School of Bioresources and Technology Nanoscience & Nanotechnology Graduate Programme Faculty of Science Bangkhuntien-chaitalay Road 10150 Tha Kham, Bangkok Thailand
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Humaera NA, Fahri AN, Armynah B, Tahir D. Natural source of carbon dots from part of a plant and its applications: a review. LUMINESCENCE 2021; 36:1354-1364. [PMID: 33982393 DOI: 10.1002/bio.4084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 05/04/2021] [Accepted: 05/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are carbon nanoparticles with a size of less than 10 nm, and are synthesized from various sources; they have been of great interest to scientists worldwide due to their unique optical, electrical, and chemical properties. Sources of carbon are inexpensive and can be classified as a renewable natural resources. Many researchers use CDs because of their low toxicity, better water solubility, high biocompatibility, and stable photoluminescence. The simple methods for producing CDs are hydrothermal and use inexpensive equipment, have low energy consumption, simple manipulation, and one-step preparation. Since the discovery of CDs, researchers have used them in various applications such as sensing, bioimaging, drug delivery, and catalysis. In this review, CDs synthesized from natural resources such as samples from herbs, roots, leaves, flowers, and fruit and some applications are described. This review provides a summary of carbon dots that is expected to provide further information for development of new CDs.
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- Department of Physics, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia
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Sekar A, Yadav R, Basavaraj N. Fluorescence quenching mechanism and the application of green carbon nanodots in the detection of heavy metal ions: a review. NEW J CHEM 2021. [DOI: 10.1039/d0nj04878j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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This review article highlights the quenching mechanism and applications of green CNDs for the detection of metal ions.
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- Anithadevi Sekar
- Department of Chemistry
- Madras Christian College
- Affiliated to the University of Madras
- Chennai
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Madras Christian College
- Affiliated to the University of Madras
- Chennai
- India
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- Department of Chemistry
- Madras Christian College
- Affiliated to the University of Madras
- Chennai
- India
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Recent advances in analytical, bioanalytical and miscellaneous applications of green nanomaterial. Trends Analyt Chem 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2020.116109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Xu Y, Li P, Cheng D, Wu C, Lu Q, Yang W, Zhu X, Yin P, Liu M, Li H, Zhang Y. Group IV nanodots: synthesis, surface engineering and application in bioimaging and biotherapy. J Mater Chem B 2020; 8:10290-10308. [PMID: 33103712 DOI: 10.1039/d0tb01881c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Group IV nanodots (NDs) mainly including carbon (C), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge) have aroused much attention as one type of important nanomaterials that are widely studied in optoelectronics, semiconductors, sensors and biomedicine-related fields owing to the low cost of synthesis, good stability, excellent biocompatibility, and some attractive newly emerged properties. In this review, the synthesis, surface engineering and application in bioimaging and biotherapy of group IV NDs are summarized and discussed. The recent progress in the rational synthesis and functionalization, specific therapy-related properties, together with in vivo and in vitro bioimaging are highlighted. Their new applications in biotherapy such as photothermal therapy (PTT) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) are illustrated with respect to C, Si and Ge NDs. The current challenges and future applications of these emerging materials in bioimaging and biotherapy are presented. This review provides readers with a distinct perspective of the group IV NDs nanomaterials for synthesis and surface engineering, and newly emerging properties related to applications in biomedicine.
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- Yaxin Xu
- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Chemical Biology and Traditional Chinese Medicine Research (Ministry of Education), College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan Normal University, Changsha 410081, Hunan, China.
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Zhu Z, Yang P, Li X, Luo M, Zhang W, Chen M, Zhou X. Green preparation of palm powder-derived carbon dots co-doped with sulfur/chlorine and their application in visible-light photocatalysis. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2020; 227:117659. [PMID: 31703996 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2019.117659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2019] [Revised: 10/12/2019] [Accepted: 10/14/2019] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To exploit photocatalytic performance is one of the worthiest efforts for expanding the application of carbon dots (CDs) owing to their low-cost starting materials, facile preparation and simple operation without secondary pollution. Herein, novel biomass-based CDs (Bio-CDs) were successfully synthesized from waste palm powders by using one-step hydrothermal method under the facilitation of thionyl chloride on carbonization process and doping effect. The resultant Bio-CDs exhibited quasi-spherical shape with an average size of 3.54 nm and displayed blue-emissive fluorescence with excitation-dependent behavior. Benefiting from the S and Cl co-doped structure and small size effect, the synthesized Bio-CDs possessed high photocatalytic activity towards the degradation of organic dyes under visible light. The degradation of the Rhodamine B was nearly 71.7%, while the Methylene Blue was almost decomposed completely (ca. 94.2%), which make the Bio-CDs to be a hopeful candidate as photocatalyst for the reduction of organic pollutants.
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- Ziqi Zhu
- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing, 210037, China.
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Madrigal-Bujaidar E, Cerón-Montes GI, Reyes-Miranda J, Vergara-Hernández E, Álvarez-González I, Morales-Ramírez ÁDJ, Francisco-Martínez LE, Garrido-Hernández A. Structural, luminescence and geno/cytoxicity study of carbon dots derived from Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Mill. NEW J CHEM 2020. [DOI: 10.1039/c9nj03771c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Carbon dots derived from nopal significantly increase the number of micronuclei in mouse erythrocytes and inhibit mouse bone marrow cell proliferation.
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- Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana Azcapotzalco
- Departamento de Materiales
- Mexico
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- Laboratorio de Genética
- Escuela Nacional de Ciencias Biológicas
- Instituto Politécnico Nacional
- Mexico
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Tejwan N, Saha SK, Das J. Multifaceted applications of green carbon dots synthesized from renewable sources. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2020; 275:102046. [PMID: 31757388 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2019.102046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2019] [Revised: 08/25/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Fluorescent carbon dots (CDs) are an emerging class of nanomaterials in the carbon family. There are various inexpensive and renewable resources that can be used to synthesize green CDs, which have received immense attention from researchers because of their improved aqueous solubility, high biocompatibility, and eco-friendly nature compared with chemically derived CDs. Additional surface passivation is not required, as heteroatoms are present on the surface of green CDs in the form of amine, hydroxyl, carboxyl, or thiol functional groups, which can improve their physicochemical properties, quantum yield, and the probability of visible light absorption. Green CDs have potential applications in the fields of bioimaging, drug/gene delivery systems, catalysis, and sensing. Since their discovery, there have been several review articles that describe the synthesis of green CDs and some of their applications. However, there are no review articles describing the synthesis and complete applications of green CDs. Here, we provide detailed information regarding their synthesis and applications based on the available literature. In addition, we discuss some of the less explored applications of green CDs and the challenges that remain to be overcome.
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Huang P, Xu S, Zhang M, Zhong W, Xiao Z, Luo Y. Modulation doping of absorbent cotton derived carbon dots for quantum dot-sensitized solar cells. Phys Chem Chem Phys 2019; 21:26133-26145. [PMID: 31750464 DOI: 10.1039/c9cp04880d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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In order to improve the power conversion efficiency (PCE) of quantum dot-sensitized solar cells (QDSC), a series of absorbent cotton derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with different dopants (namely carbamide, thiourea, and 1,3-diaminopropane) have been successfully synthesized by a one-pot hydrothermal method. The average particle sizes of the three doped CQDs are 1.7 nm, 5.6 nm, and 1.4 nm respectively, smaller than that of the undoped ones (24.2 nm). The morphological and structural characteristics of the four CQDs have been studied in detail. In addition, the three doped CQDs exhibit better optical properties compared with the undoped ones in the UV-vis and PL spectra. Then CQD-based QDSC are experimentally fabricated, showing that the short current density (Jsc) and open circuit voltage (Voc) of the QDSC are distinctly improved owing to the dopants. Especially the QDSC with the 1,3-diaminopropane doped CQD achieves the highest PCE (0.527%), 299% larger than that without dopant (0.176%). In order to highlight a reasonable mechanism, the UV-vis diffuse reflectance spectrum of CQD sensitized TiO2 and the calculated energy band structures of various CQDs are investigated. It's found from the above analysis that the addition of carbamide, thiourea, and 1,3-diaminopropane is beneficial to obtain CQDs of smaller size, and with a smaller band gap and more nitrogenous or sulphureous functional groups, which enhance the light absorption performance and photo-excitation properties. The above factors are helpful to improve the Jsc of QDSC. Nitrogen, acting as a donor to the CQDs, will assist the sensitized photoanode with a higher Fermi level, resulting in a larger Voc of the QSDC. Finally this study builds the relation among the microstructure of the CQDs, three characteristics of the CQDs (namely the spectra, energy band structure and functional groups) and the photoelectric properties of the QDSC, which will provide guidance for the modulation doping of CQDs to improve the PCE of QDSC.
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- Ping Huang
- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China. and Xinyu Institute of New Energy, Xinyu University, Xinyu 338004, China.
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- Xinyu Institute of New Energy, Xinyu University, Xinyu 338004, China.
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanchang University, Nanchang 330031, China.
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- Xinyu Institute of New Energy, Xinyu University, Xinyu 338004, China.
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- Xinyu Institute of New Energy, Xinyu University, Xinyu 338004, China.
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- Xinyu Institute of New Energy, Xinyu University, Xinyu 338004, China.
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Arvapalli DM, Sheardy AT, Alapati KC, Wei J. High Quantum Yield Fluorescent Carbon Nanodots for detection of Fe (III) Ions and Electrochemical Study of Quenching Mechanism. Talanta 2019; 209:120538. [PMID: 31892023 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2019.120538] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2019] [Revised: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 11/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Carbon nanodots (CNDs) offer potential applications in photocatalysis, optoelectronics, bio-imaging, and sensing due to their excellent photoluminescence (PL) properties, biocompatibility, aqueous solubility, and easy functionalization. Recent emphasis on CNDs in the selective detection of metal ions is due to the growing concern for human and environmental safety. In this work, two types of fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) are synthesized economically from ethylene diamine (E-CNDs) or urea (U-CNDs) in a single step microwave process. The as-prepared CNDs exhibit excellent PL at an excitation wavelength of 350 nm with a quantum yield of 64% for E-CNDs and 8.4% for U-CNDs with reference to quinine sulfate. Both E-CNDs and U-CNDs demonstrate high selectivity towards Fe (III) ions among different metal ions, by fluorescence quenching in a dose dependent manner. The limit of detection of E-CNDs and U-CNDs is observed to be 18 nM and 30 nM, respectively, in the linear response range of 0-2000 μM with a short response time (seconds). The CNDs detect Fe (III) ions in tap water and serum sample with no spiking and the recovery was ~100% with the Fe (III) samples. Cellular internalization studies confirm the localization of the CNDs and the optical imaging sensing of Fe (III) ions inside living cells. A charge transfer fluorescence quenching mechanism, specifically between the CNDs and Fe (III), is proposed and examined using cyclic voltammetry. The overall characteristics of the E-CNDs provides a potential sensing platform in highly sensitive and selective detection of Fe (III) ions.
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- Durga M Arvapalli
- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA
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- Department of Nanoscience, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 27401, USA.
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Fatahi Z, Esfandiari N, Ehtesabi H, Bagheri Z, Tavana H, Ranjbar Z, Latifi H. Physicochemical and cytotoxicity analysis of green synthesis carbon dots for cell imaging. EXCLI JOURNAL 2019; 18:454-466. [PMID: 31423124 PMCID: PMC6694706 DOI: 10.17179/excli2019-1465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) have outstanding optical properties, biocompatibility, and photostability, making them attractive for imaging applications. A facile and green one-step hydrothermal synthesis method is proposed, which can be safely used in a wide range of applications such as chemical sensing, bioimaging, and optoelectronics. In this study, we report green synthesis of carbon dots from bitter orange juice (Citrus Aurantium) by hydrothermal treatment for the first time. We studied effects of time, temperature, and pH on fluorescence of CDs, characterized them using various spectroscopic and microscopic methods, and evaluated their toxicity to different cell lines. Identifying an optimum reaction condition of 180 ºC for 7 h heating gave CDs that showed pH-dependent fluorescence, with the largest fluorescence at a pH of 7.0. The CDs were 1-2 nm in size with a spherical morphology and negative surface charge. The CDs showed a high quantum yield of 19.9 %, reasonable photostability, excellent water solubility, and long fluorescence lifetime. A one step hydrothermal rout led to various hydrophilic functional groups on the surface of the CDs. Our results showed that the CDs were non-toxic over a large concentration range and effective for imaging of cells, indicating their potential as imaging probes in medical diagnostics and biosensor applications.
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- Zahra Fatahi
- Protein Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioengineering and Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioengineering and Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Bioengineering and Bionanotechnology, Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, The University of Akron, Akron, OH 44236, USA
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- Institute for Color Science and Technology (ICST), Department of Surface Coatings and Corrosion, Tehran, Iran
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- Laser & Plasma Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University G.C., Tehran, Iran
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Semeniuk M, Yi Z, Poursorkhabi V, Tjong J, Jaffer S, Lu ZH, Sain M. Future Perspectives and Review on Organic Carbon Dots in Electronic Applications. ACS NANO 2019; 13:6224-6255. [PMID: 31145587 DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.9b00688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 26.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Over the span of the past decade, carbon dots (CDs) synthesized from renewable organic resources (organic CDs) have gathered a considerable amount of attention for their photoluminescent properties. This review will focus on organic CDs synthesized using clean chemistry and conventional synthetic chemistry from organic sources and their fluorescence mechanisms, such as quantum confinement effect and surface/edge defects, before outlining their performance in electronic applications, including organic photovoltaic devices, organic light-emitting devices, biosensors, supercapacitors, and batteries. The various organic resources and methods of organic CDs synthesis are briefly covered. Many challenges remain before the adoption of CDs can become widespread; their characterization, structure, functionality, and exact photoluminescent mechanism all require additional research. This review aims to summarize the current research outcomes and highlight the area where further research is needed to fully use these materials.
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- Maria Semeniuk
- Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry , University of Toronto , 33 Willcocks Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3B3 , Canada
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- Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry , University of Toronto , 33 Willcocks Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3B3 , Canada
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- Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry , University of Toronto , 33 Willcocks Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3B3 , Canada
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- Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry , University of Toronto , 33 Willcocks Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3B3 , Canada
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- Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry , University of Toronto , 33 Willcocks Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3B3 , Canada
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- Department of Material Science and Engineering , University of Toronto , 184 College Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3A1 , Canada
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- Centre for Biocomposites and Biomaterials Processing, Faculty of Forestry , University of Toronto , 33 Willcocks Street , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3B3 , Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering , University of Toronto , 5 King's College Road , Toronto , Ontario M5S 3G8 , Canada
- Department of Mechanical Engineering , Beijing University of Chemical Technology (BUCT) , 100029 Beijing , P.R. China
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Ayaz F, Alaş MÖ, Oğuz M, Genç R. Aluminum doped carbon nanodots as potent adjuvants on the mammalian macrophages. Mol Biol Rep 2019; 46:2405-2415. [DOI: 10.1007/s11033-019-04701-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Zinc and nitrogen ornamented bluish white luminescent carbon dots for engrossing bacteriostatic activity and Fenton based bio-sensor. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2018; 88:115-129. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2018.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 52] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 03/14/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Zhang X, Jiang M, Niu N, Chen Z, Li S, Liu S, Li J. Natural-Product-Derived Carbon Dots: From Natural Products to Functional Materials. CHEMSUSCHEM 2018; 11:11-24. [PMID: 29072348 DOI: 10.1002/cssc.201701847] [Citation(s) in RCA: 166] [Impact Index Per Article: 27.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2017] [Revised: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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Nature provides an almost limitless supply of sources that inspire scientists to develop new materials with novel applications and less of an environmental impact. Recently, much attention has been focused on preparing natural-product-derived carbon dots (NCDs), because natural products have several advantages. First, natural products are renewable and have good biocompatibility. Second, natural products contain heteroatoms, which facilitate the fabrication of heteroatom-doped NCDs without the addition of an external heteroatom source. Finally, some natural products can be used to prepare NCDs in ways that are very green and simple relative to traditional methods for the preparation of carbon dots from man-made carbon sources. NCDs have shown tremendous potential in many fields, including biosensing, bioimaging, optoelectronics, and photocatalysis. This Review addresses recent progress in the synthesis, properties, and applications of NCDs. The challenges and future direction of research on NCD-based materials in this booming field are also discussed.
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- Xinyue Zhang
- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
- College of Science, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Bio-based Material Science and Technology of Ministry of Education, Material Science and Engineering College, Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, 150040, P.R. China
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Tunable direct band gap photoluminescent organic semiconducting nanoparticles from lignite. Sci Rep 2017; 7:18012. [PMID: 29269774 PMCID: PMC5740083 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-017-18338-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2017] [Accepted: 12/11/2017] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Fluorescent organic semiconducting dots (OSDs) with tunable particle size and surface functionality are synthesized from lignite by chemical oxidation method followed by ultra-sonication techniques and dialysis. The defects and oxygen functionalities play a vital role in the photoluminescent property of the synthesized nanoparticles along with quantum confinement effect. These nanomaterials are suitable for imaging and chemical sensing applications as there is no photobleaching and quenching even after a continuous UV exposure of 24 hours and storage of 2 years. The excellent excitation dependent luminescence of the synthesized carbon dots can be utilized for making a low-cost carbon-based sensor for Cu2+ metal ions sensing. The OSDs show good ratiometric fluorescent sensing and can be used as a reliable probe for the detection of Cu2+ ions. They exhibit excellent detection limit of copper ion in acidic solution to a very low concentration of 0.0089 nM. The fluorescent nanodots synthesized from such an abundant and cost-effective precursor exhibiting high copper ion sensitivity is being reported for the first time.
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Zheng C, Teng CP, Yang DP, Lin M, Win KY, Li Z, Ye E. Fabrication of luminescent TiO 2:Eu 3+ and ZrO 2:Tb 3+ encapsulated PLGA microparticles for bioimaging application with enhanced biocompatibility. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 92:1117-1123. [PMID: 30184733 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2017] [Revised: 10/09/2017] [Accepted: 10/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Rare earth is of great interest because of their unique optical properties, especially the rich luminescent spectra. In this study, we developed a facile one-pot microwave-assisted synthesis of luminescent Eu3+ doped TiO2 nanoparticles and Tb3+ doped ZrO2 nanoparticles. As a result, the emitting centers (Eu3+ and Tb3+) were all well dispersed in the amorphous host oxide materials, leading to high luminescence. The obtained TiO2:Eu3+ and ZrO2:Tb3+ nanoparticles were then encapsulated into PLGA microparticles for bio-applications. These luminescent microparticles were then proven to be highly stable, biocompatible and of low cytotoxicity. We successfully demonstrated the bioimaging of live cells using the red-luminescent TiO2:Eu3+ nanoparticles and green-luminescent ZrO2:Tb3+ nanoparticles embedded PLGA microparticles. The microwave-assisted synthetic methodology can be further developed to be general method to prepare oxide nanoparticles.
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- Chaohui Zheng
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China; College of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, China.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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Cheng C, Shi Y, Li M, Xing M, Wu Q. Carbon quantum dots from carbonized walnut shells: Structural evolution, fluorescence characteristics, and intracellular bioimaging. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Yan M, Zhou M, Chen J, Zhao T, Tang L, Bi H. Fluorescent CDs@PCL hybrids via tartaric acid, CDs-cocatalyzed polymerization. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Suvarnaphaet P, Pechprasarn S. Graphene-Based Materials for Biosensors: A Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2017; 17:E2161. [PMID: 28934118 PMCID: PMC5677231 DOI: 10.3390/s17102161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 181] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2017] [Revised: 09/12/2017] [Accepted: 09/16/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The advantages conferred by the physical, optical and electrochemical properties of graphene-based nanomaterials have contributed to the current variety of ultrasensitive and selective biosensor devices. In this review, we present the points of view on the intrinsic properties of graphene and its surface engineering concerned with the transduction mechanisms in biosensing applications. We explain practical synthesis techniques along with prospective properties of the graphene-based materials, which include the pristine graphene and functionalized graphene (i.e., graphene oxide (GO), reduced graphene oxide (RGO) and graphene quantum dot (GQD). The biosensing mechanisms based on the utilization of the charge interactions with biomolecules and/or nanoparticle interactions and sensing platforms are also discussed, and the importance of surface functionalization in recent up-to-date biosensors for biological and medical applications.
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- Phitsini Suvarnaphaet
- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand.
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- Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Rangsit University, Pathum Thani 12000, Thailand.
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Li J, Zuo G, Qi X, Wei W, Pan X, Su T, Zhang J, Dong W. Selective determination of Ag+ using Salecan derived nitrogen doped carbon dots as a fluorescent probe. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 77:508-512. [DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2017] [Revised: 03/29/2017] [Accepted: 04/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Gao H, Teng CP, Huang D, Xu W, Zheng C, Chen Y, Liu M, Yang DP, Lin M, Li Z, Ye E. Microwave assisted synthesis of luminescent carbonaceous nanoparticles from silk fibroin for bioimaging. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 80:616-623. [PMID: 28866208 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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Bombyx mori silk as a natural protein based biopolymer with high nitrogen content, is abundant and sustainable because of its mass product all over the world per year. In this study, we developed a facile and fast microwave-assisted synthesis of luminescent carbonaceous nanoparticles using Bombyx mori silk fibroin and silk solution as the precursors. As a result, the obtained carbonaceous nanoparticles exhibit a photoluminescence quantum yield of ~20%, high stability, low cytotoxicity, high biocompatibility. Most importantly, we successfully demonstrated bioimaging using these luminescent carbonaceous nanoparticles with excitation dependent luminescence. In addition, the microwave-assisted hydrothermal method can be extended to convert other biomass into functional nanomaterials.
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- Hongzhi Gao
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, China
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- College of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China; College of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science, Quanzhou Normal University, Quanzhou, China.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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- Institute of Materials Research and Engineering, 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis, #8-03, Singapore 138634, Singapore.
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Wu ZL, Liu ZX, Yuan YH. Carbon dots: materials, synthesis, properties and approaches to long-wavelength and multicolor emission. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:3794-3809. [PMID: 32264241 DOI: 10.1039/c7tb00363c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 157] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Herein, we summarize recent research developments and progress of carbon dots (CDs), which have been attracting considerable attention as a new type of photoluminescent material. Raw materials, from single carbonaceous compounds to colorful natural substances, for the synthesis of CDs are discussed. A range of diverse synthetic methodologies to achieve better photoluminescence performance and more advanced functions are summarized, and these are basically divided into two classes: top-down and bottom-up. The inspiring properties, mainly including composites, optical properties and cytotoxicity, are listed. In particular, the luminescence mechanism and surface functionalization of the CDs are briefly discussed. Moreover, on the basis of the above, the long-wavelength and multicolor emission properties of CDs and ways to achieve these goals including surface state and size controlled by synthesis strategies, proper precursors, chemical doping and modification, solvatochromic effects and energy transfer are reviewed in detail.
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- Zhu Lian Wu
- Key Laboratory of Luminescent and Real-Time Analytical Chemistry (Southwest University), Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Southwest University, Chongqing 400715, China.
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Das P, Ganguly S, Bose M, Mondal S, Das AK, Banerjee S, Das NC. A simplistic approach to green future with eco-friendly luminescent carbon dots and their application to fluorescent nano-sensor 'turn-off' probe for selective sensing of copper ions. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2017; 75:1456-1464. [PMID: 28415437 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2017.03.045] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/04/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Zero-dimensional fluorescent nanoparticles having specificity as molecular probe appears to be strategically balanced fluorescent nano-probes. In this work, purified lemon extract and l-arginine have been thermally coupled for the extremely acute detection of Cu2+ in aqueous medium. The Cu2+ ions may be captured by the amino groups on the surface of the nano-sensor to form cupric ammine complex resulting in quenched fluorescence via an inner filter effect. Our proposed nano-probe is N-doped carbon dots (NCDs) which are efficiently selective as fluorescent chemosensor due to enormous binding affinity towards Cu2+ in a wide range of concentration (0.05-300μM) within a few minutes.
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- Poushali Das
- School of Nanoscience and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- Materials Science Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India
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- School of Nanoscience and Technology, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India; Rubber Technology Centre, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 721302, India.
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Sharma V, Tiwari P, Mobin SM. Sustainable carbon-dots: recent advances in green carbon dots for sensing and bioimaging. J Mater Chem B 2017; 5:8904-8924. [DOI: 10.1039/c7tb02484c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 274] [Impact Index Per Article: 39.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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This review article highlights recent progress in use of green precursors for synthesis of carbon-dots and their applications in fluorescence-based sensing and bioimaging.
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- Vinay Sharma
- Center for Biosciences and Bio-Medical Engineering
- Simrol
- Indore 453552
- India
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- Discipline of Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science
- Simrol
- Indore 453552
- India
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- Center for Biosciences and Bio-Medical Engineering
- Simrol
- Indore 453552
- India
- Discipline of Metallurgy Engineering and Materials Science
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