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Zhang Y, Qi X, Zhang X, Huang Y, Ma Q, Guo X, Wu Y. β-Cyclodextrin/carbon dots-grafted cellulose nanofibrils hydrogel for enhanced adsorption and fluorescence detection of levofloxacin. Carbohydr Polym 2024; 340:122306. [PMID: 38858025 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2024.122306] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024]
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In this study, a novel hydrogel, β-cyclodextrin/carbon dots-grafted cellulose nanofibrils hydrogel (βCCH), was fabricated for removal and fluorescence determination of levofloxacin (LEV). A comprehensive analysis was performed to characterize its physicochemical properties. Batch adsorption experiments were conducted, revealing that βCCH reached a maximum adsorption capacity of 1376.9 mg/g, consistent with both Langmuir and pseudo-second-order models, suggesting that the adsorption process of LEV on βCCH was primarily driven by chemical adsorption. The removal efficiency of βCCH was 99.2 % under the fixed conditions (pH: 6, initial concentration: 20 mg/L, contact time: 300 min, temperature: 25 °C). The removal efficiency of βCCH for LEV still achieved 97.3 % after five adsorption-desorption cycles. By using βCCH as a fluorescent probe for LEV, a fast and sensitive method was established with linear ranges of 1-120 mg/L and 0.2-1.0 μg/L and a limit of detection (LOD) as low as 0.09 μg/L. The viability of βCCH was estimated based on the economic analysis of the synthesis process and the removal of LEV, demonstrating that βCCH was more cost-effective than commercial activated carbon. This study provides a novel approach for preparing a promising antibiotic detection and adsorption material with the advantages of stability, and cost-effectiveness.
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- Yuting Zhang
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- Joint International Research Laboratory of Biomass Energy and Materials, College of Materials Science and Engineering, Nanjing Forestry University, Nanjing 210037, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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- College of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University of Forestry and Technology, Changsha 410004, China.
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Ma G, Li X, Cai J, Wang X. Carbon dots-based fluorescent probe for detection of foodborne pathogens and its potential with microfluidics. Food Chem 2024; 451:139385. [PMID: 38663242 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139385] [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: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Concern about food safety triggers demand on rapid, accurate and on-site detection of foodborne pathogens. Among various fluorescent probes for detection, carbon dots (CDs) prepared by carbonization of carbon-rich raw materials show extraordinary performance for their excellent and tailorable photoluminescence property, as well as their facilely gained specificity by surface customization and modification. CDs-based fluorescent probes play a crucial role in many pathogenic bacteria sensing systems. In addition, microfluidic technology with characteristics of portability and functional integration is expected to combine with CDs-based fluorescent probes for point-of-care testing (POCT), which can further enhance the detection property of CDs-based fluorescent probes. Here, this paper reviews CDs-based bacterial detection methods and systems, including the structural modulation of fluorescent probes and pathogenic bacteria detection mechanisms, and describes the potential of combining CDs with microfluidic technology, providing reference for the development of novel rapid detection technology for pathogenic bacteria in food.
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- Guozhi Ma
- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Pulp and Paper Engineering, South China University of Technology, 381 Wushan Road, Guangzhou 510640, China.
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Chen Y, Wang Z, Liang M, Liu Y, Dong W, Hu Q, Dong C, Gong X. High-efficient nickel-doped lignin carbon dots as a fluorescent and smartphone-assisted sensing platform for sequential detection of Cr(VI) and ascorbic acid. Int J Biol Macromol 2024:133790. [PMID: 38992545 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133790] [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: 02/19/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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Using lignin as a raw material to prepare fluorescent nanomaterials represents a significant pathway toward the high-value utilization of waste biomass. In this study, Ni-doped lignin carbon dots (Ni-LCDs) were rapidly synthesized with a yield of 63.22 % and a quantum yield of 8.25 % using a green and simple hydrothermal method. Exploiting the inner filter effect (IFE), Cr(VI) effectively quenched the fluorescence of the Ni-LCDs, while the potent reducing agent ascorbic acid (AA) restored the quenched fluorescence, thus establishing a highly sensitive fluorescence switch sensor platform for the sequential detection of Cr(VI) and AA. Importantly, the integration of a smartphone facilitated the portability of Cr(VI) and AA detection, enabling on-site, in-situ, and real-time monitoring. Ultimately, the developed fluorescence and smartphone-assisted sensing platform was successfully applied to detect Cr(VI) in actual water samples and AA in various fruits. This study not only presents an efficient method for the conversion and utilization of waste lignin but also broadens the application scope of the CDs in the field of smart sensors.
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- Yihong Chen
- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- College of Food Chemistry and Engineering, Yangzhou University, Yangzhou 225001, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China
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- Institute of Environmental Science, Shanxi University, Taiyuan 030006, China.
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Liu L, Chen M, Zhao T, Yuan L, Mi Z, Bai Y, Fei P, Liu Z, Li C, Wang L, Feng F. Ratiometric fluorescence and smartphone-assisted sensing platform based on dual-emission carbon dots for brilliant blue detection. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 322:124782. [PMID: 38991616 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.124782] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 07/03/2024] [Indexed: 07/13/2024]
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In this study, an innovative ratiometric fluorescence and smartphone-assisted visual sensing platform based on blue-yellow dual-emission carbon dots (BY-CDs) was constructed for the first time to determine brilliant blue. The BY-CDs was synthesized via a facile one-step hydrothermal process involving propyl gallate and o-phenylenediamine. The synthesized BY-CDs exhibit favorable water solubility and exceptional fluorescence stability. Under excitation at 370 nm, BY-CDs show two distinguishable fluorescence emission bands (458 and 558 nm). Upon addition of brilliant blue, the fluorescence intensity at 558 nm exhibited a significant quenching effect attributed to fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET), while the fluorescence intensity at 458 nm was basically unchanged. The prepared BY-CDs can effectively serve as a ratiometric nanosensor for determining brilliant blue with the ratio of fluorescence intensities at 458 and 558 nm (F458/F558) as response signal. In addition, the developed ratiometric fluorescence sensor exhibits a noticeable alteration in color from yellow to green under UV light with a wavelength of 365 nm upon addition of varying concentrations of brilliant blue, which provides the possibility of visual detection of brilliant blue by a smartphone application. Finally, the BY-CDs based dual-mode sensing platform successfully detected brilliant blue in actual food samples and achieved a desirable recovery rate. This study highlights the merits of fast, convenient, economical, real-time, visual, high accuracy, excellent precision, good selectivity and high sensitivity for brilliant blue detection, and paves new paths for the monitoring of brilliant blue in real samples.
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- Lizhen Liu
- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China.
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China
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- Shanxi Datong University, Datong 037009, PR China; Shanxi Normal University, Taiyuan 030032, PR China.
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Chávez-García D, Guzman M, Sanchez V, Cadena-Nava RD. Green synthesis of biomass-derived carbon quantum dots for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2024; 15:755-766. [PMID: 38952416 PMCID: PMC11216081 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.15.63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Water pollution, significantly influenced by the discharge of synthetic dyes from industries, such as textiles, poses a persistent global threat to human health. Among these dyes, methylene blue, particularly prevalent in the textile sector, exacerbates this issue. This study introduces an innovative approach to mitigate water pollution through the synthesis of nanomaterials using biomass-derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from grape pomace and watermelon peel. Utilizing the hydrothermal method at temperatures between 80 and 160 °C over periods ranging from 1 to 24 h, CQDs were successfully synthesized. A comprehensive characterization of the CQDs was performed using UV-visible spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering, Raman spectroscopy, and luminescence spectroscopy, confirming their high quality. The photocatalytic activity of the CQDs in degrading methylene blue was evaluated under both sunlight and incandescent light irradiation, with measurements taken at 20 min intervals over a 2 h period. The CQDs, with sizes ranging from 1-10 nm, demonstrated notable optical properties, including upconversion and down-conversion luminescence. The results revealed effective photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue under sunlight, highlighting the potential for scalable production of these cost-effective catalytic nanomaterials for synthetic dye degradation.
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- Dalia Chávez-García
- Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS), Camino Microondas Trinidad KM 1, Las Palmas 3era. Sección., 22860, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS), Camino Microondas Trinidad KM 1, Las Palmas 3era. Sección., 22860, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Centro de Enseñanza Técnica y Superior (CETYS), Camino Microondas Trinidad KM 1, Las Palmas 3era. Sección., 22860, Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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- Centro de Nanociencias y Nanotecnología (CNYN), Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
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Yuan L, Shao C, Zhang Q, Webb E, Zhao X, Lu S. Biomass-derived carbon dots as emerging visual platforms for fluorescent sensing. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2024; 251:118610. [PMID: 38442811 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2024.118610] [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: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/17/2024] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024]
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Biomass-derived carbon dots (CDs) are non-toxic and fluorescently stable, making them suitable for extensive application in fluorescence sensing. The use of cheap and renewable materials not only improves the utilization rate of waste resources, but it is also drawing increasing attention to and interest in the production of biomass-derived CDs. Visual fluorescence detection based on CDs is the focus of current research. This method offers high sensitivity and accuracy and can be used for rapid and accurate determination under complex conditions. This paper describes the biomass precursors of CDs, including plants, animal remains and microorganisms. The factors affecting the use of CDs as fluorescent probes are also discussed, and a brief overview of enhancements made to the preparation process of CDs is provided. In addition, the application prospects and challenges related to biomass-derived CDs are demonstrated.
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- Lili Yuan
- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, 235000, China
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, 235000, China.
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- Key Laboratory of Green and Precise Synthetic Chemistry and Applications, Ministry of Education, School of Chemistry and Materials Science, Huaibei Normal University, Huaibei, Anhui, 235000, China
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- Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States
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- Environmental Sciences Division, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN, 37830, United States.
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- Chongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chongqing, 400714, China.
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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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Mohiuddin I, Singh R, Kaur V. Blending polydopamine-derived imprinted polymers with rice straw-based fluorescent carbon dots for selective detection and adsorptive removal of ibuprofen. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 269:131765. [PMID: 38677686 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.131765] [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: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 03/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/20/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Dual-functioning probes capable of detecting and removing hazardous substances have recently received increased attention compared to exclusive sensory probes. Herein, a new composite is synthesized by blending polydopamine imprinted polymers with fluorescent carbon dots (PIP-FCDs) for the selective recognition and adsorption of Ibuprofen (IBF). IBF is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug and is excessively released in the pharmaceutical wastes. The PIP-FCDs consist of confined pockets for encasing IBF and quenches fluorescence signal when contact with the molecule. PIP-FCDs show high sensitivity (limit of detection = 1.58 × 10-5 μM) and selectivity towards IBF in the presence of other pharmaceutical drugs i.e., aspirin, ketoprofen, norfloxacin, and levofloxacin. The adsorption studies show an adsorption capacity of 209.8 mg g-1 with an extraction efficiency of around 99.9 %. Furthermore, PIP-FCDs are utilized to determine IBF levels in various aqueous pharmaceutical samples. This development provides a simple and dual-functioning probe for the detection and adsorption of IBF from various matrices.
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- Irshad Mohiuddin
- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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- Department of Chemistry, DAV College, Sector, 10, Chandigarh, -160011, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh 160014, India.
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Tong L, Wang X, Zhang X, Xu C, Qiao M, Chen Z, Tang B. Tris-assisted one-step fabrication of functional carbon dots for specific folate receptor positive-expressed cancer cell imaging. Talanta 2024; 273:125904. [PMID: 38508131 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2024.125904] [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: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/22/2024]
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Specific staining of cancer cells is momentous for cancer research. Nanoprobe with multivalent recognition is emerging as powerful tools for bioimaging, but the nonspecific cell uptake and complex functional modification procedures are still obstacles for specific detection and convenient synthesis. Carbon dots (CDs) with an intrinsic targeting ability, excellent optical properties and biocompatibility acquired from an efficient one-step fabrication procedure were urgently desired in specific cancer cells visualization. Herein, inspired by the interrelationships between interface and biomolecular mechanisms, we suggested that it was possible to construct CDs with the desired characteristics for folate receptor (FR) positive-expressed cancer cell imaging via rich hydroxyl groups Tris-assisted one-step hydrothermal treatment of folate acid (FA) and l-Arginine (L-Arg) precursors. The prepared small-sized F-CDs were equipped with abundant hydroxyl, pterin and negative charge surface, and possessed environmental friendliness, outstanding photostability and biocompatibility. Moreover, F-CDs had an intrinsic FR positive-expressed cancer cell targeting ability without any post-modification of the ligands. Rich hydroxyl groups play a vital role in endowing the optical properties and biological effects of F-CDs. F-CDs could be used as a promising candidate for FR-expressed cancer cell labeling and tracking. In addition, the caveolae-mediated endocytosis pathway of F-CDs was ascertained. More importantly, experimental results confirmed that the combination of physicochemical properties may provide an efficient strategy to overcome non-specific cell uptake interactions for cell labeling. Our strategy put forward a promising alternative to design fluorescent CDs for extensive chemical and biomedical applications.
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- Lili Tong
- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China.
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- Department of Dermatology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong, 250014, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China
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- College of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Collaborative Innovation Center of Functionalized Probes for Chemical Imaging in Universities of Shandong, Key Laboratory of Molecular and Nano Probes, Ministry of Education, Shandong Normal University, Jinan, 250014, PR China; Qingdao National Laboratory for Marine Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266237, PR China.
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Massaro M, Cinà G, Cavallaro G, Lazzara G, Silvestri A, Barbosa RDM, Sànchez-Espejo R, Viseras-Iborra C, Notarbartolo M, Riela S. Comparison of Synthetic Pathways for Obtaining Fluorescent Nanomaterials Based on Halloysite and Carbon Dots for Potential Biological Sensing. Int J Mol Sci 2024; 25:5370. [PMID: 38791408 PMCID: PMC11121483 DOI: 10.3390/ijms25105370] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Recently, fluorescent sensors have gained considerable attention due to their high sensitivity, low cost and noninvasiveness. Among the different materials that can be used for this purpose, carbon dots (CDs) represent valuable candidates for applications in sensing. These, indeed, are easily synthesized, show high quantum yield and are highly biocompatible. However, it was pointed out that the photoluminescence properties of these nanomaterials are strictly dependent on the synthetic and purification methods adopted. The presence of halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), a natural, low cost and biocompatible clay mineral, has been found to be efficient in obtaining small and highly monodispersed CDs without long and tedious purification techniques. Herein, we report the comparison of synthetic pathways for obtaining halloysite-N-doped CDs (HNTs-NCDs) that could be used in biological sensing. One was based on the synthesis of N-doped CDs by a bottom-up approach on HNTs' surface by a MW pyrolysis process; the other one was based on the post-modification of pristine N-doped CDs with halloysite derivatives. The evaluation of the best synthetic route was performed by different physico-chemical techniques. It was found that the bottom-up approach led to the formation of N-doped CDs with different functional groups onto the HNTs' surface. This evidence was also translated in the different fluorescence quantum yields and the existence of several functional groups in the obtained materials was investigated by potentiometric titrations. Furthermore, the ability of the synthesized nanomaterials as sensors for Fe3+ ions detection was assessed by spectroscopic measurements, and the cellular uptake was verified by confocal/fluorescence microscopies as well.
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- Marina Massaro
- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Parco d’Orleans II, Ed. 16-17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (M.M.); (G.C.); (M.N.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Parco d’Orleans II, Ed. 16-17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (M.M.); (G.C.); (M.N.)
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica E. Segrè (DiFC), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Parco d’Orleans II, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.C.); (G.L.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Fisica e Chimica E. Segrè (DiFC), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Parco d’Orleans II, Ed. 17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (G.C.); (G.L.)
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), 50121 Firenze, Italy
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- Center for Cooperative Research in Biomaterials (CIC biomaGUNE), Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), Paseo de Miramon 194, 20014 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, School of Pharmacy, University of Seville, C/Professor García González 2, 41012 Sevilla, Spain;
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.S.-E.); (C.V.-I.)
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Granada, Campus Universitario de Cartuja, 18071 Granada, Spain; (R.S.-E.); (C.V.-I.)
- Andalusian Institute of Earth Sciences, CSIC-UGR, 18100 Armilla, Granada, Spain
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- Dipartimento di Scienze e Tecnologie Biologiche, Chimiche e Farmaceutiche (STEBICEF), University of Palermo, Viale delle Scienze, Parco d’Orleans II, Ed. 16-17, 90128 Palermo, Italy; (M.M.); (G.C.); (M.N.)
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche (DSC), University of Catania, Viale Andrea Doria 6, 95125 Catania, Italy
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Mankoti M, Meena SS, Mohanty A. Exploring the potential of eco-friendly carbon dots in monitoring and remediation of environmental pollutants. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-33448-x. [PMID: 38713351 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-33448-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/08/2024]
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Photoluminescent carbon dots (CDs) have garnered significant interest owing to their distinctive optical and electronic properties. In contrast to semiconductor quantum dots, which incorporated toxic elements in their composition, CDs have emerged as a promising alternative, rendering them suitable for both environmental and biological applications. CDs exhibit astonishing features, including photoluminescence, charge transfer, quantum confinement effect, and biocompatibility. Recently, CDs derived from green sources have drawn a lot of attention due to their strong photostability, reduced toxicity, better biocompatibility, enhanced fluorescence, and simplicity. These attributes have shown great promise in the areas of LED technology, bioimaging, photocatalysis, drug delivery, biosensing, and antibacterial activity. In contrast, this review offers a comprehensive overview of various green sources utilized to produce CDs and methodologies, along with their merits and demerits, with a notable emphasis on physiochemical properties. Additionally, the paper provides insight into the bibliometric analysis and recent advancements of CDs in sensing, photocatalysis, and antibacterial activity. In this field, extensive research is underway, and a total of 7,438 articles have been identified. Among these, 4242 articles are dedicated to sensing applications, while 1518 and 1678 focus on adsorption and degradation. Carbon dots demonstrate exceptional sensing capabilities within the nanomolar range with a selectivity of up to 95% for pollutants. They exhibit excellent degradation efficiency exceeding 90% within 10-130 min and possess an adsorption capacity from 100 to 800 mg/g. These fascinating qualities render them suitable for diverse applications.
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- Megha Mankoti
- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India
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- Department of Biotechnology, Dr B R Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
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Kayani KF, Rahim MK, Mohammed SJ, Ahmed HR, Mustafa MS, Aziz SB. Recent Progress in Folic Acid Detection Based on Fluorescent Carbon Dots as Sensors: A Review. J Fluoresc 2024:10.1007/s10895-024-03728-3. [PMID: 38625574 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-024-03728-3] [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: 03/11/2024] [Accepted: 04/11/2024] [Indexed: 04/17/2024]
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Folic acid (FA) is a water-soluble vitamin found in diverse natural sources and is crucial for preserving human health. The risk of health issues due to FA deficiency underscores the need for a straightforward and sensitive FA detection methodology. Carbon dots (CDs) have gained significant attention owing to their exceptional fluorescence performance, biocompatibility, and easy accessibility. Consequently, numerous research studies have concentrated on developing advanced CD fluorescent probes to enable swift and precise FA detection. Despite these efforts, there is still a requirement for a thorough overview of the efficient synthesis of CDs and their practical applications in FA detection to further promote the widespread use of CDs. This review paper focuses on the practical applications of CD sensors for FA detection. It begins with an in-depth introduction to FA and CDs. Following that, based on various synthetic approaches, the prepared CDs are classified into diverse detection methods, such as single sensing, visual detection, and electrochemical methods. Furthermore, persistent challenges and potential avenues are highlighted for future research to provide valuable insights into crafting effective CDs and detecting FA.
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- Kawan F Kayani
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qliasan Street,, Sulaymaniyah City, Kurdistan Region, 46002, Iraq.
- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, Charmo University, Chamchamal/Sulaimani, Kurdistan Region, 46023, Iraq.
- Department of Pharmacy, Kurdistan Technical Institute, Sulaymaniyah City, Iraq.
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qliasan Street,, Sulaymaniyah City, Kurdistan Region, 46002, Iraq
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- Anesthesia department, College of Health Sciences, Cihan University Sulaimaniya, Sulaimaniya, Kurdistan Region, 46001, Iraq
- Research and Development Center, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Kurdistan Regional Government, Sulaymaniyah, 46001, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qliasan Street,, Sulaymaniyah City, Kurdistan Region, 46002, Iraq
- College of Science, Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Komar University of Science and Technology, Sulaymaniyah, 46001, Iraq
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Science, University of Sulaimani, Qliasan Street,, Sulaymaniyah City, Kurdistan Region, 46002, Iraq
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- Research and Development Center, University of Sulaimani, Qlyasan Street, Kurdistan Regional Government, Sulaymaniyah, 46001, Iraq
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Yao C, Hu Y, Liu Q, Liu JM, Ji X, Lv H, Wang S. Nanobody mediated dual-mode immunoassay for detection of peanut allergen Ara h 3. Food Chem 2024; 436:137679. [PMID: 37826894 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.137679] [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: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 09/26/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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To improve the performance of peanut allergen Ara h 3 detection, depending on boron and nitrogen carbon dots (B/N-CDs), a nanobody (Nb) mediated dual-mode immunoassay was established, which combines the dominance of colorimetry with ratiometric fluorescence techniques. With the catalysis of Horseradish peroxidase (HRP), the oxidization of o-phenylenediamine (o-PD) in the presence of H2O2, leading to the production of yellow 2,3-diaminophenolazine (DAP) with an absorption peak at 431 nm. Owing to inner filter effect (IFE), DAP quenched the fluorescence of B/N-CDs at 426 nm, and it emerged a new emission peak at 549 nm. The fluorescence intensity ratio and absorption intensity can be utilized for quantitative analysis of Ara h 3 concentration. Under optimal conditions, the detection limits were 6.61 and 9.79 ng·mL-1, respectively. The dual-mode immunoassay was assessed containing specificity, stability, reproducibility, and practicability. This method paved the way for sensitive detection of Ara h 3 without background Interference.
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- Chixuan Yao
- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China
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- Tianjin Key Laboratory of Food Science and Health, School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071, China.
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Kar D, V P, Si S, Panigrahi H, Mishra S. Carbon Dots and Their Polymeric Nanocomposites: Insight into Their Synthesis, Photoluminescence Mechanisms, and Recent Trends in Sensing Applications. ACS OMEGA 2024; 9:11050-11080. [PMID: 38497004 PMCID: PMC10938319 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Revised: 02/01/2024] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Carbon dots (CDs), a novel class of carbon-based nanoparticles, have received a lot of interest recently due to their exceptional mechanical, chemical, and fluorescent properties, as well as their excellent photostability and biocompatibility. CDs' emission properties have already found a variety of potential applications, in which bioimaging and sensing are major highlights. It is widely acknowledged that CDs' fluorescence and surface conditions are closely linked. However, due to the structural complexity of CDs, the specific underlying process of their fluorescence is uncertain and yet to be explained. Because of their low toxicity, robust and wide optical absorption, high chemical stability, rapid transfer characteristics, and ease of modification, CDs have been recognized as promising carbon nanomaterials for a variety of sensing applications. Thus, following such outstanding properties of CDs, they have been mixed and imprinted onto different polymeric components to achieve a highly efficient nanocomposite with improved functional groups and properties. Here, in this review, various approaches and techniques for the preparation of polymer/CDs nanocomposites have been elaborated along with the individual characteristics of CDs. CDs/polymer nanocomposites recently have been highly demanded for sensor applications. The insights from this review are detailed sensor applications of polymer/CDs nanocomposites especially for detection of different chemical and biological analytes such as metal ions, small organic molecules, and several contaminants.
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- Dilip
Kumar Kar
- School of Chemical
Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial
Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- Institute of Chemical
Technology (ICT), Indian Oil Campus (IOC), Bhubaneswar, 751013, Odisha, India
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- School of Chemical
Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial
Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- School of Chemical
Technology, Kalinga Institute of Industrial
Technology, Bhubaneswar, 751024, Odisha, India
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- Institute of Chemical
Technology (ICT), Indian Oil Campus (IOC), Bhubaneswar, 751013, Odisha, India
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Basha ZW, Kumar AS, Muniraj S. Green synthesis of carbon quantum dots from teak leaves biomass for in situ precipitation and regenerative-removal of methylene blue-dye. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2024:10.1007/s11356-024-32816-x. [PMID: 38468008 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-024-32816-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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The objective of this study was to completely eliminate environmentally harmful cationic organic dye from aqueous solutions using the one-step ultrasonication method, renowned for its energy efficiency, user-friendliness, and minimal requirement for chemical resources, making it particularly suitable for large-scale applications. To achieve effective environmental remediation, we employed carbon dots derived from teak leaf biomass (TBCDs) layered with graphene oxide. We conducted a thorough characterization of the TBCDs using UV-vis spectroscopy (with absorption peaks at λmax = 208 and 276 nm), FTIR spectroscopy (confirming the presence of various functional groups including -OH, -CH, C = O, COO-, C-O-C, and = C-H), Raman spectroscopy (with bands at 1369 cm-1 (D-Band) and 1550 cm-1 (G-Band), and an intensity ratio (ID/IG) = 0.88, indicating structural defects correlated with the sp3 hybridization sites on the TBCDs), XRD analysis (indicating an amorphous nature of particles), HRTEM imaging (showing homogeneous dispersal of TBCDs with typical sizes ranging from 2 to 10 nm), FESEM analysis (showing a flat surface and minuscule particles), and Zeta potential analysis (revealing a surface charge peak at -51.0 mV). Our adsorption experiments yielded significant results, with a substantial 50.1 % removal rate and an impressive adsorption capacity of 735.2 mg g-1. Theoretical adsorption parameters were rigorously analyzed to understand the adsorption behavior, surface interactions, and mechanisms. Among these models, the Langmuir isotherm in conjunction with pseudo-second-order kinetics provided an exceptional fit (with R2 values closer to 1) for our system. The Gibbs free energy (ΔG) was found to be negative at all temperatures, indicating the spontaneity of the reaction. Regarding mechanism, electrostatic attraction ((+ve) MB dye + (- ve) TBCDs), π-π stacking adsorption facilitated by the graphitic structure, formation of multiple hydrogen bonds due to polar functional groups, and a pore-filling mechanism wherein the cationic MB dye fills the pores of TBCDs with graphene oxide layers, forming an adduct were identified. Furthermore, we demonstrated the regenerative capacity of our system by effectively extracting and recovering the MB dye (with a regeneration rate of 77.1%), utilizing ethyl alcohol as the solvent. These findings not only provide valuable insights into the adsorption capabilities of TBCDs but also highlight the potential of our approach in the recovery of expensive cationic organic dye compounds from polluted environments.
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- Zakriya Waseem Basha
- P. G. & Research Department of Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Nano and Bioelectrochemistry Research Laboratory, Carbon Dioxide and Green Technology Research Centre and Department of Chemistry, School of Advance Science, Institute of Technology University, Vellore, 632 014, Tamil Nadu, India
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- P. G. & Research Department of Chemistry, RKM Vivekananda College (Autonomous), Mylapore, Chennai, 600004, Tamil Nadu, India.
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Gao F, Liu J, Tang Q, Jiang Y. The Guidelines for the Design and Synthesis of Transition Metal Atom Doped Carbon Dots. Chembiochem 2024; 25:e202300485. [PMID: 38103035 DOI: 10.1002/cbic.202300485] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023]
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Atoms doping is a practical approach to modulate the physicochemical properties of carbon dots (CDs) and thus has garnered increasing attention in recent years. Compared to non-metal atoms, transition metal atoms (TMAs) possess more unoccupied orbitals and larger atomic radii. TMAs doping can significantly alter the electronic structure of CDs and bestow them with new intrinsic characteristics. TMAs-doped CDs have exhibited widespread application potential as a new class of single-atom-based nanomaterials. However, challenges remain for the successful preparation and precise design of TMAs-doped CDs. The key to successfully preparing TMA-doped CDs lies in anchoring TMAs to the carbon precursors before the reaction. Herein, taking the formation mechanism of TMAs-doped CDs as a starting point, we systematically summarized the ligands employed for synthesizing TMAs-doped CDs and proposed the synthetic strategy involving multiple ligands. Additionally, we summarize the functional properties imparted to CDs by different TMA dopants to guide the design of TMA-doped CDs with different functional characteristics. Finally, we describe the bottlenecks TMAs-doped CDs face and provide an outlook on their future development.
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- Fucheng Gao
- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and child health care hospital of Shandong province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and child health care hospital of Shandong province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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- Institute of Carbon Neutrality, College of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Shandong University of Science and Technology, Qingdao, 266590, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Birth Regulation and Control Technology of National Health Commission of China, Maternal and child health care hospital of Shandong province, Jinan, 250014, Shandong, China
- Key Laboratory for Liquid-Solid Structural Evolution and Processing of Materials, Ministry of Education, Shandong University, Jinan, 250061, China
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De Iacovo A, Mitri F, De Santis S, Giansante C, Colace L. Colloidal Quantum Dots for Explosive Detection: Trends and Perspectives. ACS Sens 2024; 9:555-576. [PMID: 38305121 DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.3c02097] [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] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Sensitive, accurate, and reliable detection of explosives has become one of the major needs for international security and environmental protection. Colloidal quantum dots, because of their unique chemical, optical, and electrical properties, as well as easy synthesis route and functionalization, have demonstrated high potential to meet the requirements for the development of suitable sensors, boosting the research in the field of explosive detection. Here, we critically review the most relevant research works, highlighting three different mechanisms for explosive detection based on colloidal quantum dots, namely photoluminescence, electrochemical, and chemoresistive sensing. We provide a comprehensive overview and an extensive discussion and comparison in terms of the most relevant sensor parameters. We highlight advantages, limitations, and challenges of quantum dot-based explosive sensors and outline future research directions for the advancement of knowledge in this surging research field.
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- Andrea De Iacovo
- Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Via Vito Volterra 62, Rome I-00146, Italy
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- Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Via Vito Volterra 62, Rome I-00146, Italy
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- Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Via Vito Volterra 62, Rome I-00146, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Nanotecnologia CNR-NANOTEC, Via Monteroni, Lecce I-73100, Italy
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- Department of Industrial, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Via Vito Volterra 62, Rome I-00146, Italy
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Sudewi S, Li CH, Chabib L, Rasool A, Arputharaj E, Zulfajri M, Huang GG. Turn-off/turn-on biosensing of tetracycline and ciprofloxacin antibiotics using fluorescent iron oxide quantum dots. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2024; 16:1261-1271. [PMID: 38323472 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay02168h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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A fluorescence probe based on iron oxide quantum dots (IO-QDs) was synthesized using the hydrothermal method for the determination of tetracycline (TCy) and ciprofloxacin (CPx) in aqueous solution. The IO-QDs were characterized using high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM), powder X-ray diffraction (P-XRD), vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). The as-prepared IO-QDs are fluorescent, stable, and with a fluorescence quantum yield (QY) of 9.8 ± 0.12%. The fluorescence of IO-QDs was observed to be quenched and enhanced in the presence of TCy and CPx, respectively. The fluorescence intensity ratio shows linearity at concentrations from 1-100 μM and 5-100 μM for TCy and CPx, respectively; the detection limit for TCy and CPx was estimated to be 0.71 μM and 1.56 μM, respectively. The proposed method was also successfully utilized in the spiked samples of drinking water and honey with good recoveries. The method offered convenience, rapid detection, high sensitivity, selectivity, and cost-efficient alternative options for the determination of TCy and CPx in real samples.
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- Sri Sudewi
- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado 95115, Indonesia
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
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- Pharmacy Study Program, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta 55584, Indonesia
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- Research Center for Chemistry, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), KST BJ Habibie, Setu, Tangerang Selatan 15314, Indonesia
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Science and Biotechnology, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemistry Education, Universitas Serambi Mekkah, Banda Aceh 23245, Indonesia
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- Department of Medicinal and Applied Chemistry, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan.
- Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung 80708, Taiwan
- Department of Chemistry, National Sun Yat-sen University, Kaohsiung 80424, Taiwan
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Nguyen QK, Nguyen DT, Pham TMA, Pham B, Nguyen TAH, Pham TD, Sharma S, Pham DT, Gangavarapu RR, Pham TNM. A highly sensitive fluorescence nanosensor for determination of amikacin antibiotics using composites of carbon quantum dots and gold nanoparticles. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 305:123466. [PMID: 37778174 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123466] [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: 06/04/2023] [Revised: 09/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023]
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Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic widely used to treat various bacterial infections in humans. However, elevated concentrations of amikacin can damage the cochlear nerve. Thus, accurate and rapid amikacin detection is crucial. In this study, we developed an "on-off" fluorescence nanosensor for highly sensitive amikacin determination based on a composite of carbon quantum dots (CQDs) and gold nanoparticles (AuNPs). The method quenches CQD fluorescence (turn-off) when they bind to AuNPs but restores it (turn-on) when amikacin binds and releases the CQDs. Adding Cu2+ enhances sensitivity by cross-linking amikacin-coated AuNPs. Under optimal conditions (pH 4, 1 mM Na2SO4, 1 mM CuSO4), the method achieved a low detection limit of 3.5 × 10-11 M (0.02 ppb), a wide linear range (10-10 to 10-8 M), high precision (RSD < 5 %), and a rapid 2-minute response time. Exceptional selectivity was observed over other antibiotics. The CQDs/AuNPs-based sensor successfully detected amikacin in pharmaceutical and surface water samples. This approach offers a fast on-site analytical method for amikacin detection, with potential applications in clinical and environmental settings.
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- Quang Khanh Nguyen
- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam; Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Hanyang University, Seoul 04763, Korea
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India
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- Phenikaa University Nano Institute, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha Dong, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam; Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering, Phenikaa University, Yen Nghia, Ha Dong, Hanoi 12116, Vietnam
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- Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai 600036, India.
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- Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, Vietnam National University, 19 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 11000, Vietnam.
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Li T, Dong Y, Su Y, Li Y, Wang J, Hu J, Li J. Facile preparation of low temperature carbon dots with long-wavelength emission and their sensing applications for crystal violet. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 310:123863. [PMID: 38241934 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2024.123863] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2023] [Revised: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 01/21/2024]
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Crystal violet (CV) is one of the main components of common fungicides in daily life, which has inhibitory effect on gram-positive bacteria. However, CV remains in the environment for a long time and have potential risk of disease. Therefore, it is necessary to develop effective methods for detecting CV. Low-temperature carbon dots (LT-CDs) are studied to provide a new idea for the development of CDs green preparation technology from the perspective of low energy consumption. In this experiment, LT-CDs with long-wavelength emission were prepared based on the oxidation, cross-linking polymerization and Schiff base reaction using o-phenylenediamine and hydroquinone as carbon source at low temperature, and were characterized by various techniques. It was found that LT-CDs could be used as a fluorescent probe for quantitative detection of CV based on the inner filter effect, and the practicability of the method was verified by real samples.
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- Tianze Li
- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China.
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China
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- College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Heilongjiang Institute of Technology, Harbin 150050, China
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Kolekar AG, Nille OS, Koparde SV, Patil AS, Waghmare RD, Sohn D, Anbhule PV, Kolekar GB, Gokavi GS, More VR. Green, facial zinc doped hydrothermal synthesis of cinnamon derived fluorescent carbon dots (Zn-Cn-CDs) for highly selective and sensitive Cr 6+ and Mn 7+ metal ion sensing application. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2024; 304:123413. [PMID: 37741103 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.123413] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 09/25/2023]
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Carbon dots have demonstrated a great potential as luminescent nanoparticles in energy, drug delivery, sensors, and various biomedical applications as well as environmental pollutants and water analysis. Although, such nanoparticles appear to exhibit low toxicity compared to other semiconductor and metal based luminescent nanomaterials. Today, we know that toxicity of carbon dots (CDs) strongly depends on the protocol of fabrication. The various dopants or heteroatoms have been used to enhance the optical and physicochemical properties. In this work, zinc doped aqueous fluorescent Zn-Cn-CDs have been synthesized from cinnamon by hydrothermal synthesis method. The synthesized Zn-Cn-CDs were confirmed for their physicochemical properties by using various characterization techniques viz. UV-Vis. and spectrofluorometer for optical properties, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and XRD, as well as TEM and XPS, was done for morphological and chemical analysis. The successfully synthesized Zn-Cn-CDs showed outstanding optical performance for metal ion sensing applications. The developed heteroatom doped Zn-Cn-CDs as a fluorescent probe exhibited higher selectivity and sensitivity for Cr6+ and Mn7+ metal ions. The obtained results showed a better linear range with excellent limit of detection (LOD) 3.97 µg/mL and 2.05 µg/mL for Cr6+ and Mn7+ metal ions respectively. The low cost, simple and highly fluorescent probe can be effectively applicable for development of environmental pollutants sensing purposes.
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- Akanksha G Kolekar
- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Science, Hanyang University, Seoul Campus, Seoul, South Korea
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Chemistry and Research Institute for Convergence of Basic Science, Hanyang University, Seoul Campus, Seoul, South Korea
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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- Fluorescence Spectroscopy Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
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Alafeef M, Srivastava I, Aditya T, Pan D. Carbon Dots: From Synthesis to Unraveling the Fluorescence Mechanism. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2024; 20:e2303937. [PMID: 37715112 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202303937] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) being a new type of carbon-based nanomaterial have attracted intensive interest from researchers owing to their excellent biophysical properties. CDs are a class of fluorescent carbon nanomaterials that have emerged as a promising alternative to traditional quantum dots and organic dyes in applications including bioimaging, sensing, and optoelectronics. CDs possess unique optical properties, such as tunable emission, facile synthesis, and low toxicity, making them attractive for many applications in biology, medicine, and environmental areas. The synthesis of CDs is achievable by a variety of methods, including bottom-up and top-down approaches, involving the use of different carbon sources and surface functionalization strategies. However, understanding the fluorescence mechanism of CDs remains a challenge. Various mechanistic models have been proposed to explain their origin of luminescence. This review summarizes the recent developments in the synthesis and functionalization of CDs and provides an overview of the current understanding of the fluorescence mechanism.
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- Maha Alafeef
- Bioengineering Department, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
- Huck Institute of Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
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- Bioengineering Department, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
- Huck Institute of Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
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- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
- Huck Institute of Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
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- Bioengineering Department, The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL, 61801, USA
- Department of Nuclear Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Materials Science and Engineering, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
- Biomedical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, 22110, Jordan
- Huck Institute of Life Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, 16801, USA
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Sun P, Li X, Kong B, Zhu YA, Wang M, Wang H, Liu Q. Fabrication and characterization of microwave-assisted synthesis of carbon dots crosslinked sodium alginate hydrogel films. Int J Biol Macromol 2023; 253:127130. [PMID: 37776925 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2023.127130] [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: 07/11/2023] [Revised: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 09/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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In this study, potassium-incorporated carbon dots (K-CDs) and nitrogen-incorporated carbon dots (N-CDs) were composted using the microwave-assisted method, in which the carbon source is citric acid. Subsequently, the prepared CDs were added into sodium alginate (NaAlg)/CaCO3 to form a hydrogel film. The Ca2+ in the system is tend to be released in the presence of acidic CDs to promote the cross-linking of NaAlg. This study presents a NaAlg hydrogel film preparation process that requires no additional acid and is natural and environmentally friendly. Moreover, it gives the NaAlg hydrogel film excellent antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and also improves its mechanical properties and gel strength. The release behaviors of the CDs in the hydrogel films were also explored. The prepared CD-incorporated NaAlg hydrogel films have potential applications in medical, biological engineering, food preservation, and other fields owing to their functional properties.
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- Pengyuan Sun
- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- Sharable Platform of Large-Scale Instruments & Equipments, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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- College of Food Science, Northeast Agricultural University, Harbin, Heilongjiang 150030, China.
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Ma J, Sun L, Gao F, Zhang S, Zhang Y, Wang Y, Zhang Y, Ma H. A Review of Dual-Emission Carbon Dots and Their Applications. Molecules 2023; 28:8134. [PMID: 38138622 PMCID: PMC10745998 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248134] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Carbon dots (CDs), as a rising star among fluorescent nanomaterials with excellent optical properties and fascinating dual-emission characteristics, have attracted increasing attention in sensing, bio-imaging, drug delivery, and so on. The synthesis of dual-emission CDs (DE-CDs) and the establishment of ratiometric fluorescence sensors can effectively diminish background interference and provide more accurate results than single-emission CDs. Although DE-CDs have generated increased attention in many fields, the review articles about DE-CDs are still insufficient. Therefore, we summarized the latest results and prepared this review. This review first provides an overview of the primary synthesis route and commonly used precursors in DE-CDs synthesis. Then, the photoluminescence mechanism behind the dual-emission phenomenon was discussed. Thirdly, the application of DE-CDs in metal cation detection, food safety analysis, biosensing, cell imaging, and optoelectronic devices has been extensively discussed. Finally, the main challenges and prospects for further development are presented. This review presents the latest research progress of DE-CDs synthesis and its application in ratiometric sensing; hopefully, it can help and encourage researchers to overcome existing challenges and broaden the area of DE-CDs research.
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- Jing Ma
- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Medical College of Yan’an University, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (L.S.); (Y.Z.)
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- Xi’an Zhongkai Environmental Testing Co., Ltd., Xi’an 710000, China;
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Medical College of Yan’an University, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (L.S.); (Y.Z.)
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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- Key Laboratory of Analytical Technology and Detection of Yan’an, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Yan’an University, Yan’an 716000, China; (J.M.); (S.Z.); (Y.W.); (H.M.)
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Arumugam SS, Varghese AW, Suresh Nair S, Lee NY. Carbon-dot-triggered aggregation/dispersion of gold nanoparticles for colorimetric detection of nucleic acids and its application in visualization of loop-mediated isothermal amplification. ANALYTICAL METHODS : ADVANCING METHODS AND APPLICATIONS 2023; 15:5793-5802. [PMID: 37853745 DOI: 10.1039/d3ay01336g] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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In this study, cationic carbon dots (CDs) were prepared from p-phenylenediamine (pPDA) via a one-step hydrothermal method and used to trigger the aggregation and dispersion of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for the colorimetric detection of nucleic acids. Physicochemical characterization results revealed that the CDs are enriched with positively charged surface functional groups with an average size of ∼11 nm. The interaction between the CDs and AuNPs was confirmed via fluorescence and absorption studies. Absorption spectroscopic results revealed that the primary surface plasmon resonance (SPR) band of the AuNPs decreased upon introduction of CDs, and a new band emerged at ∼600 nm, indicating the aggregated assembly of AuNPs. Upon the introduction of double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), the band corresponding to the aggregated AuNPs showed a continuous decrease, accompanied by a simultaneous increase in the primary SPR band, leading to a noticeable purple-to-red color transformation. Based on this phenomenon, a colorimetric assay for DNA was developed, which relies on the interaction between negatively charged DNA and cationic CDs, leaving the AuNPs dispersed. The assay exhibited a linear response within a DNA concentration range of 0.7-14 nM with a detection limit of 1.70 nM. Selectivity results showed that colorimetric assays are specific for both DNA and single-stranded DNA (ssDNA). Smartphone-assisted detection was developed by monitoring the colorimetric response of a AuNPs/CDs probe. As a proof-of-concept experiment, the AuNPs/CDs probe was used to visualize the loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) of Escherichia coli (E. coli), a robust indicator of sewage contamination in water.
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- Selva Sharma Arumugam
- Department of Nanoscience and Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, South Korea
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, 695012, India
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- Division of Molecular Medicine, Biomedical Technology Wing, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, 695012, India
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- Department of BioNano Technology, Gachon University, 1342 Seongnam-daero, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do 13120, South Korea.
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Oladzadabbasabadi N, Dheyab MA, Nafchi AM, Ghasemlou M, Ivanova EP, Adhikari B. Turning food waste into value-added carbon dots for sustainable food packaging application: A review. Adv Colloid Interface Sci 2023; 321:103020. [PMID: 37871382 DOI: 10.1016/j.cis.2023.103020] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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Carbon dots (CDs) are a recent addition to the nanocarbon family, encompassing both crystalline and amorphous phases. They have sparked significant research interest due to their unique electrical and optical properties, remarkable biocompatibility, outstanding mechanical characteristics, customizable surface chemistry, and negligible cytotoxicity. Their current applications are mainly limited to flexible photonic and biomedical devices, but they have also garnered attention for their potential use in intelligent packaging. The conversion of food waste into CDs further contributes to the concept of the circular economy. It provides a comprehensive overview of emerging green technologies, energy-saving reactions, and cost-effective starting materials involved in the synthesis of CDs. It also highlights the unique properties of biomass-derived CDs, focusing on their structural performance, cellular toxicity, and functional characteristics. The application of CDs in the food industry, including food packaging, is summarized in a concise manner. This paper sheds light on the current challenges and prospects of utilizing CDs in the packaging industry. It aims to provide researchers with a roadmap to tailor the properties of CDs to suit specific applications in the food industry, particularly in food packaging.
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- School of Physics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia; Department of Physics, College of Science, University of Anbar, 31001 Ramadi, Iraq
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- Food Technology Division, School of Industrial Technology, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 11800 Minden, Penang, Malaysia; Department of Food Science and Technology, Damghan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Damghan, Iran
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia.
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia
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- School of Science, STEM College, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3083, Australia; Centre for Advanced Materials and Industrial Chemistry (CAMIC), RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3001., Australia
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Mandal T, Mishra SR, Singh V. Comprehensive advances in the synthesis, fluorescence mechanism and multifunctional applications of red-emitting carbon nanomaterials. NANOSCALE ADVANCES 2023; 5:5717-5765. [PMID: 37881704 PMCID: PMC10597556 DOI: 10.1039/d3na00447c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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Red emitting fluorescent carbon nanomaterials have drawn significant scientific interest in recent years due to their high quantum yield, water-dispersibility, photostability, biocompatibility, ease of surface functionalization, low cost and eco-friendliness. The red emissive characteristics of fluorescent carbon nanomaterials generally depend on the carbon source, reaction time, synthetic approach/methodology, surface functional groups, average size, and other reaction environments, which directly or indirectly help to achieve red emission. The importance of several factors to achieve red fluorescent carbon nanomaterials is highlighted in this review. Numerous plausible theories have been explained in detail to understand the origin of red fluorescence and tunable emission in these carbon-based nanostructures. The above advantages and fluorescence in the red region make them a potential candidate for multifunctional applications in various current fields. Therefore, this review focused on the recent advances in the synthesis approach, mechanism of fluorescence, and electronic and optical properties of red-emitting fluorescent carbon nanomaterials. This review also explains the several innovative applications of red-emitting fluorescent carbon nanomaterials such as biomedicine, light-emitting devices, sensing, photocatalysis, energy, anticounterfeiting, fluorescent silk, artificial photosynthesis, etc. It is hoped that by choosing appropriate methods, the present review can inspire and guide future research on the design of red emissive fluorescent carbon nanomaterials for potential advancements in multifunctional applications.
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- Tuhin Mandal
- Environment Emission and CRM Section, CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research Dhanbad Jharkhand 828108 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201 002 India
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- Environment Emission and CRM Section, CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research Dhanbad Jharkhand 828108 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201 002 India
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- Environment Emission and CRM Section, CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research Dhanbad Jharkhand 828108 India
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR) Ghaziabad 201 002 India
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González-Reyna MA, Molina GA, Juarez-Moreno K, Rodríguez-Torres A, Esparza R, Estevez M. Green nanoarchitectonics of carbon quantum dots from Cinchona Pubescens Vahl as targeted and controlled drug cancer nanocarrier. BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES 2023; 153:213561. [PMID: 37515841 DOI: 10.1016/j.bioadv.2023.213561] [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: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 07/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a new carbon-based nanomaterial that has attracted tremendous attention due to their excellent fluorescent properties, chemical stability, water solubility, and biocompatibility features. Here, fluorescent CQDs synthesized by a green nanoarchitectonic method using Cinchona Pubescens Vahl extract were evaluated as drug nanocarriers for carboplatin (CBP) delivery. The characterization methods showed CQDs with semispherical shapes and sizes around 5 nm, temperature- and pH-dependent functional groups that interact with the CBP molecule adding specificity to the drug-delivery system. Based on the load efficiency results, it seems that the CQDs can carry almost 100 μg of carboplatin for every 1 mg of CQDs. This is possible due to the self-assembly process that takes place through the interaction between the protonation/deprotonation functional groups of CQDs and the hydrolyzed CBP molecule. Through this process, it is created spherical nanoparticles with an average size of 77.44 nm. The CQDs-CBP nanoparticles release the drug through a diffusion-controlled release mechanism where the acidic media is preferred, and the EPR effect also plays a helpful role. Besides, the viability test shows that the CQDs have almost null cytotoxicity suggesting that they could be used as a promising cancer treatment, improving the efficiency of cell internalization and significantly increasing their drug delivery.
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- M A González-Reyna
- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro, Centro Universitario, Querétaro 76010, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico
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- Centro de Física Aplicada y Tecnología Avanzada, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Boulevard Juriquilla 3001, Querétaro 76230, Mexico..
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Yang Z, Xu T, Li H, She M, Chen J, Wang Z, Zhang S, Li J. Zero-Dimensional Carbon Nanomaterials for Fluorescent Sensing and Imaging. Chem Rev 2023; 123:11047-11136. [PMID: 37677071 DOI: 10.1021/acs.chemrev.3c00186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/09/2023]
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Advances in nanotechnology and nanomaterials have attracted considerable interest and play key roles in scientific innovations in diverse fields. In particular, increased attention has been focused on carbon-based nanomaterials exhibiting diverse extended structures and unique properties. Among these materials, zero-dimensional structures, including fullerenes, carbon nano-onions, carbon nanodiamonds, and carbon dots, possess excellent bioaffinities and superior fluorescence properties that make these structures suitable for application to environmental and biological sensing, imaging, and therapeutics. This review provides a systematic overview of the classification and structural properties, design principles and preparation methods, and optical properties and sensing applications of zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials. Recent interesting breakthroughs in the sensitive and selective sensing and imaging of heavy metal pollutants, hazardous substances, and bioactive molecules as well as applications in information encryption, super-resolution and photoacoustic imaging, and phototherapy and nanomedicine delivery are the main focus of this review. Finally, future challenges and prospects of these materials are highlighted and envisaged. This review presents a comprehensive basis and directions for designing, developing, and applying fascinating fluorescent sensors fabricated based on zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials for specific requirements in numerous research fields.
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- Zheng Yang
- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Xi'an University of Science and Technology, Xi'an 710054, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
- Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Resource Biology and Modern Biotechnology in Western China, Provincial Key Laboratory of Biotechnology of Shaanxi, The College of Life Sciences, Northwest University, Xi'an 710069, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of Synthetic and Natural Functional Molecule of the Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710127, P. R. China
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Garcia-Millan T, Ramos-Soriano J, Ghirardello M, Liu X, Santi CM, Eloi JC, Pridmore N, Harniman RL, Morgan DJ, Hughes S, Davis SA, Oliver TAA, Kurian KM, Galan MC. Multicolor Photoluminescent Carbon Dots à La Carte for Biomedical Applications. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:44711-44721. [PMID: 37715711 PMCID: PMC10540137 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c08200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/18/2023]
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Dual-emission fluorescence probes that provide high sensitivity are key for biomedical diagnostic applications. Nontoxic carbon dots (CDs) are an emerging alternative to traditional fluorescent probes; however, robust and reproducible synthetic strategies are still needed to access materials with controlled emission profiles and improved fluorescence quantum yields (FQYs). Herein, we report a practical and general synthetic strategy to access dual-emission CDs with FQYs as high as 0.67 and green/blue, yellow/blue, or red/blue excitation-dependent emission profiles using common starting materials such as citric acid, cysteine, and co-dopants to bias the synthetic pathway. Structural and physicochemical analysis using nuclear magnetic resonance, absorbance and fluorescence spectroscopy, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy in addition to transmission electron and atomic force microscopy (TEM and AFM) is used to elucidate the material's composition which is responsible for the unique observed photoluminescence properties. Moreover, the utility of the probes is demonstrated in the clinical setting by the synthesis of green/blue emitting antibody-CD conjugates which are used for the immunohistochemical staining of human brain tissues of glioblastoma patients, showing detection under two different emission channels.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- Bristol
Medical School, Public Health Sciences, Southmead Hospital, University of Bristol, Southmead Road, Bristol BS8 NB, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- Cardiff
Catalysis Institute, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, U.K.
- HarwellXPS—The
EPSRC National Facility for Photoelectron, Spectroscopy, Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH), Didcot OX11 0FA, U.K.
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- DST
Innovations Ltd, Unit
6a Bridgend Business Centre, Bennett Street, Bridgend CF31 3SH, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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- Bristol
Medical School, Public Health Sciences, Southmead Hospital, University of Bristol, Southmead Road, Bristol BS8 NB, U.K.
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- School
of Chemistry, University of Bristol, Cantock’s Close, Bristol BS8 1TS, U.K.
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Zeng H, Peng H, He H, Feng J, Sun Y, He H, Li L. Green and Low-temperature Synthesis of Carbon Dots for Simple Detection of Kaempferol. J Fluoresc 2023; 33:1971-1979. [PMID: 36933122 DOI: 10.1007/s10895-023-03204-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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As a common flavonols, kaempferol (Kae) has a broad market as health food and medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidation, and anti-cancer properties. In this study, a novel convenient and simple fluorescent sensor based on carbon dots (CDs) for the detection of Kae was developed. The fluorescent CDs, with excellent photo-luminescence (PL) and up-conversion luminescence (UCPL) properties, were successfully prepared by low-temperature oil bath reaction based on ascorbic acid as carbon source at 90 °C in one pot. Under the optimal conditions, the fluorescence (FL) intensity of CDs was gradually quenched by the increasing addition of Kae with a linear relationship between F0/F and Kae concentration in a wide range from 5 µM to 100 µM with a detection limit of 0.38 µM. And this designed sensor was favourably applied for the detection of Kae in actual sample (xin-da-kang tablets). Moreover, the proposed CDs has great application prospects as a drug-sensor for detecting Kae due to its simple operation, economical and green materials, low equipment requirement, and rapid detection.
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- Hongyan Zeng
- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, 337055, Pingxiang, PR China.
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, 337055, Pingxiang, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, 337055, Pingxiang, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, 337055, Pingxiang, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, 337055, Pingxiang, PR China
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- School of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Pingxiang University, 337055, Pingxiang, PR China
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- Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences, Shanghai University, 200444, Shanghai, PR China.
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Lin L, Fang M, Liu W, Zheng M, Lin R. Recent advances and perspectives of functionalized carbon dots in bacteria sensing. Mikrochim Acta 2023; 190:363. [PMID: 37610450 DOI: 10.1007/s00604-023-05938-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Bacterial infectious diseases are severe threats to human health and increase substantial financial burdens. Nanomaterials have shown great potential in timely and accurate bacterial identification, detection, and monitoring to improve the cure rate and reduce mortality. Recently, carbon dots have been evidenced to be ideal candidates for bacterial identification and detection due to their superior physicochemical properties and biocompatibility. This review outlines the detailed recognition elements and recognition strategies with functionalized carbon dots (FCDs) for bacterial identification and detection. The advantages and limitations of different kinds of FCDs-based sensors will be critically discussed. Meanwhile, the ongoing challenges and perspectives of FCDs-based sensors for bacteria sensing are put forward.
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- Liping Lin
- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China.
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Department of Bioinformatics, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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- Agricultural Bio-Resources Research Institute, Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Fuzhou, 350003, China
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, College of Life Sciences, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, Fuzhou, 350002, China
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Ozkasapoglu S, Caglayan MG, Akkurt F, Ensarioğlu HK, Vatansever HS, Celikkan H. Boron-Doped Carbon Nanodots as a Theranostic Agent for Colon Cancer Stem Cells. ACS OMEGA 2023; 8:30285-30293. [PMID: 37636927 PMCID: PMC10448486 DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.3c03154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
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Carbon nanodots have drawn a great deal of attention due to their green and expedient opportunities in biological and chemical sciences. Their high fluorescence capabilities and low toxicity for living cells and tissues make them excellent imaging agents. In addition, they have a fluorimetric response against inorganic and organic species. Boron-doped carbon nanodots (B-CDs) with high fluorescence yield were produced from phenylboronic acid and glutamine as boron and carbon sources, respectively, by a hydrothermal method. First, the effects of the temperature on their fluorescence yield and the structural characteristics of B-CDs were investigated. Second, their cytotoxicity and cell death and proliferation behaviors were examined. The cytotoxicity was evaluated by the MTT assay. The cellular properties were evaluated with the distribution of caspase 3, Ki67, lamin B1, P16, and cytochrome c after the indirect immunoperoxidase technique. After the MTT assay, 1:1 dilution of all applicants for 24 h was used in the study. After immunohistochemical analyses, the application of B-CDs synthesized at 230 °C did not change control cell (Vero) proliferation, and also apoptosis was not triggered. Colo 320 CD133+ and CD133- cell-triggered apoptosis and cellular senescence were found to be synthesis temperature dependent. In addition, Colo 320 CD133- cells were affected relatively more than CD133+ cells from B-CDs. While B-CDs did not affect the control cells, the colon cancer stem cells (Colo 320 CD133+) were affected in a time-dependent manner. Therefore, the use of the synthesized B-CD product may be an alternative method for controlling or eliminating cancer stem cells in the tumor tissue.
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- Sezgin Ozkasapoglu
- Turkish
Nuclear Energy and Mineral Research Agency (TENMAK), Boron Research
Institute (BOREN), Ankara 06520, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Pharmacy, Department of Analytical Chemistry, Ankara University, Ankara 06560,Turkey
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- Faculty
of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Gazi University, Ankara 06570, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa 45030, Turkey
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- Faculty
of Medicine, Department of Histology and Embryology, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa 45030, Turkey
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Institute, Near East University, Mersin 10, Turkey
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- Science Faculty,
Department of Chemistry, Gazi University, Ankara 06500, Turkey
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Meng C, Xie C, He J, Chen X, Liu H, Sun B. Ionic liquid-enhanced lemon biomass carbon dots with sustainable use in bionic antibody microspheres for urea capture and ethyl carbamate inhibition. Food Chem 2023; 415:135715. [PMID: 36842375 DOI: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2023.135715] [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: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/14/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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Herein, we reported the room-temperature fabrication of ionic liquid-modified carbon dots encapsulated in bionic antibodies (IL-modified CDs@BAs) by one-pot green synthesis. In order to enhance the fluorescence intensity of CDs, imidazole ILs and lemon rich in heteroatoms were selected as CDs modifiers and sources. The resulting IL-modified CDs@BAs showed good selectivity and capture toward urea and obviously induced fluorescence quenching by template-binding. The inhibition rate ofIL-modified CDs@BAs on the urea pathway of ethyl carbamate was about 29.07% in the simulated Huangjiu system, indicating a good inhibitory effect. The IL-modified CDs@BAs system was also reproducible after five consecutive uses, thus reducing the economic cost. This research would expand the application fields of BAs-based optical sensing system from the perspectives of energy conservation, environmental protection and resource recovery, focusing on their application in the field of food safety control.
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- Chen Meng
- Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China.
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- Beijing Technology and Business University, 11 Fucheng Road, Beijing 100048, China
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Anpalagan K, Karakkat JV, Jelinek R, Kadamannil NN, Zhang T, Cole I, Nurgali K, Yin H, Lai DTH. A Green Synthesis Route to Derive Carbon Quantum Dots for Bioimaging Cancer Cells. NANOMATERIALS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 13:2103. [PMID: 37513114 PMCID: PMC10385789 DOI: 10.3390/nano13142103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are known for their biocompatibility and versatile applications in the biomedical sector. These CQDs retain high solubility, robust chemical inertness, facile modification, and good resistance to photobleaching, which makes them ideal for cell bioimaging. Many fabrication processes produce CQDs, but most require expensive equipment, toxic chemicals, and a long processing time. This study developed a facile and rapid toasting method to prepare CQDs using various slices of bread as precursors without any additional chemicals. This fast and cost-effective toasting method could produce CQDs within 2 h, compared with the 10 h process in the commonly used hydrothermal method. The CQDs derived from the toasting method could be used to bioimage two types of colon cancer cells, namely, CT-26 and HT-29, derived from mice and humans, respectively. Significantly, these CQDs from the rapid toasting method produced equally bright images as CQDs derived from the hydrothermal method.
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- Karthiga Anpalagan
- Institute of Health and Sport (IHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemistry and Ilse Katz Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology, Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva 8410501, Israel
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Sport (IHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
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- School of Engineering, RMIT University, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia
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- Institute of Health and Sport (IHeS), Victoria University, Melbourne, VIC 3011, Australia
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Mohiuddin I, Singh R, Kaur V. A Review of Sensing Applications of Molecularly Imprinted Fluorescent Carbon Dots for Food and Biological Sample Analysis. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2023:1-22. [PMID: 37467171 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2023.2236215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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Molecularly imprinted fluorescent carbon dots (MI-FCDs) find numerous applications in analytical chemistry due to their outstanding photoluminescent properties and having specific pockets for the recognition of target molecules. Despite significant advances, practical applications of MI-FCDs-based fluorescent sensors are still in their initial stages. Therefore, the topical developments in the synthesis, working, and application of MI-FCDs for sensing various target species (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biomolecules, pesticides, food additives, and miscellaneous species) in food and biological media have been highlighted. Moreover, a careful evaluation has been made to select the best methods based on their performance in terms of analytical parameters. To expand the horizons of this field, important challenges and future directions for developing MI-FCDs for practical use are also presented. This review will highlight important aspects of MI-FCDs-based fluorescent sensors for their applicability in food science, material science, environmental science, nanoscience, and biotechnology.
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- Department of Chemistry, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India
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Wang L, Weng S, Su S, Wang W. Progress on the luminescence mechanism and application of carbon quantum dots based on biomass synthesis. RSC Adv 2023; 13:19173-19194. [PMID: 37362342 PMCID: PMC10288538 DOI: 10.1039/d3ra02519e] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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With the continuous development of carbon-based materials, a variety of new materials have emerged one after another. Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) have succeeded in standing out from the crowd of new materials due to their better optical properties in biomedicine, ion detection, anti-counterfeiting materials and photocatalysis. In recent years, through the continuous exploration of CQDs, research scholars have found that the organic substances or heavy metals contained in traditional ones can cause irreversible harm to people and the environment. Therefore, the application of traditional CQDs in future studies will be gradually limited. Among various new materials, biomass raw materials have the merits of good biocompatibility, lower toxicity and green and environmental protection, which largely overcome the defects of traditional materials and have attracted many scholars to focus on the research and development of various biomass CQDs. This paper summarises the optical properties, fluorescence mechanisms, synthetic methods, functionalisation modulation of biomass CQDs and their relevant research progress in the fields of ion detection, bioimaging, biomedicine, biosensing, solar cells, anti-counterfeit materials, photocatalysis and capacitors. Finally, the paper concludes with some discussion of the challenges and prospects of this exciting and promising field of application.
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- Lei Wang
- School of Life Science and Chemistry, MinNan Science and Technology University Quanzhou 362332 China
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- School of Life Science and Chemistry, MinNan Science and Technology University Quanzhou 362332 China
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- School of Life Science and Chemistry, MinNan Science and Technology University Quanzhou 362332 China
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- School of Life Science and Chemistry, MinNan Science and Technology University Quanzhou 362332 China
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Oladipo AA, Derakhshan Oskouei S, Gazi M. Metal-organic framework-based nanomaterials as opto-electrochemical sensors for the detection of antibiotics and hormones: A review. BEILSTEIN JOURNAL OF NANOTECHNOLOGY 2023; 14:631-673. [PMID: 37284550 PMCID: PMC10241095 DOI: 10.3762/bjnano.14.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Increasing trace levels of antibiotics and hormones in the environment and food samples are concerning and pose a threat. Opto-electrochemical sensors have received attention due to their low cost, portability, sensitivity, analytical performance, and ease of deployment in the field as compared to conventional expensive technologies that are time-consuming and require experienced professionals. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with variable porosity, active functional sites, and fluorescence capacity are attractive materials for developing opto-electrochemical sensors. Herein, the insights into the capabilities of electrochemical and luminescent MOF sensors for detection and monitoring of antibiotics and hormones from various samples are critically reviewed. The detailed sensing mechanisms and detection limits of MOF sensors are addressed. The challenges, recent advances, and future directions for the development of stable, high-performance MOFs as commercially viable next-generation opto-electrochemical sensor materials for the detection and monitoring of diverse analytes are discussed.
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- Akeem Adeyemi Oladipo
- Polymeric Materials Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Eastern Mediterranean University, TR North Cyprus, Famagusta, via Mersin 10, Türkiye
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- Polymeric Materials Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Eastern Mediterranean University, TR North Cyprus, Famagusta, via Mersin 10, Türkiye
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- Polymeric Materials Research Laboratory, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Arts and Science, Eastern Mediterranean University, TR North Cyprus, Famagusta, via Mersin 10, Türkiye
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Faghihi H, Mozafari MR, Bumrungpert A, Parsaei H, Taheri SV, Mardani P, Dehkharghani FM, Pudza MY, Alavi M. Prospects and Challenges of Synergistic Effect of Fluorescent Carbon Dots, Liposomes and Nanoliposomes for Theragnostic Applications. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2023:103614. [PMID: 37201772 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2023.103614] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The future of molecular-level therapy, efficient medical diagnosis, and drug delivery relies on the effective theragnostic function which can be achieved by the synergistic effect of fluorescent carbon dots (FCDs) liposomes (L) and nanoliposomes. FCDs act as the excipient navigation agent while liposomes play the role of the problem-solving agent, thus the term "theragnostic" would describe the effect of LFCDs properly. Liposomes and FCDs share some excellent at-tributes such as being nontoxic and biodegradable and they can represent a potent delivery system for pharmaceutical compounds. They enhance the therapeutic efficacy of drugs via stabilizing the encapsulated material by circumventing barriers to cellular and tissue uptake. These agents facilitate long-term drug biodistribution to the intended locations of action while eliminating systemic side effects. This manuscript reviews recent progress with liposomes, nanoliposomes (collectively known as lipid vesicles) and fluorescent carbon dots, by exploring their key characteristics, applications, characterization, performance, and challenges. An extensive and intensive understanding of the synergistic interaction between liposomes and FCDs sets out a new research pathway to an efficient and theragnostic / theranostic drug delivery and targeting diseases such as cancer.
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- Homa Faghihi
- Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology, School of Pharmacy, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 15459-13487, Iran.
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia.
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- Research Center of Nutraceuticals and Natural Products for Health & Anti-Aging, College of Integrative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University, Bangkok 10210, Thailand.
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- Student Research Committee and Department of Anatomy, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Student Research Committee and Department of Anatomy, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran.
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Australasian Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Initiative (ANNI), Monash University LPO, Clayton, VIC 3168, Australia
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- Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang 43400, Selangor, Malaysia.
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- Department of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, 6617715175, Iran.
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Rostami M, Zhang B, Zhang Y. Selective detection of nitenpyram by silica-supported carbon quantum dots. SPECTROCHIMICA ACTA. PART A, MOLECULAR AND BIOMOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY 2023; 292:122387. [PMID: 36731305 DOI: 10.1016/j.saa.2023.122387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Revised: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this study, a fluorescent sensor of nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots (N-CQDs) and silica gel hybrid was developed for the quantitative detection of nitenpyram, a toxic neonicotinoid existing in groundwater and/or surface water.The prepared N-CQDs@SiO2 sensor exhibited remarkable sensing selectivity and sensitivity towards nitenpyram among the four pesticides and six metal ions. A prominent fluorescence quenching of N-CQDs@SiO2 at 445 nm was observed in the presence of nitenpyram with a linear response range of 0-300.0 mg L-1 and an estimated limit of detection of 1.53 mg L-1. The main cause for selective sensing is that nitenpyram absorbs the excitation light of N-CQDs@SiO2, leading to fluorescence quenching of the sensor through the inner filter effect.
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- Masoumeh Rostami
- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's A1C 5S7, Canada
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- The Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's A1C 5S7, Canada
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- Department of Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's A1C 5S7, Canada.
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Munusamy S, Mandlimath TR, Swetha P, Al-Sehemi AG, Pannipara M, Koppala S, Paramasivam S, Boonyuen S, Pothu R, Boddula R. Nitrogen-doped carbon dots: Recent developments in its fluorescent sensor applications. ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH 2023; 231:116046. [PMID: 37150390 DOI: 10.1016/j.envres.2023.116046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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Doped carbon dots have attracted great attention from researchers across disciplines because of their unique characteristics, such as their low toxicity, physiochemical stability, photostability, and outstanding biocompatibility. Nitrogen is one of the most commonly used elements for doping because of its sizeable atomic radius, strong electronegativity, abundance, and availability of electrons. This distinguishes them from other atoms and allows them to perform distinctive roles in various applications. Here, we have reviewed the most current breakthroughs in nitrogen-doped CDs (N-CDs) for fluorescent sensor applications in the last five years. The first section of the article addresses several synthetic and sustainable ways of making N-CDs. Next, we briefly reviewed the fluorescent features of N-CDs and their sensing mechanism. Furthermore, we have thoroughly reviewed their fluorescent sensor applications as sensors for cations, anions, small molecules, enzymes, antibiotics, pathogens, explosives, and pesticides. Finally, we have discussed the N-CDs' potential future as primary research and how that may be used. We hope that this study will contribute to a better understanding of the principles of N-CDs and the sensory applications that they can serve.
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- Sathishkumar Munusamy
- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Phayathai Road, Angkok, 10330, Pathumwan, Thailand.
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- Department of Chemistry, School of Advanced Sciences, VIT-AP University, G-30, Inavolu, Besides AP Secretariat Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Oakland University, Rochester, MI, 48309, United States
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- Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Chennai, 602105, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Bangkok, 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasat University, Bangkok, 12120, Pathumthani, Thailand
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Hunan University, Changsha, 410082, PR China
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- Center for Advanced Materials (CAM), Qatar University Doha, 2713, Qatar.
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Li QY, Yu X, Li X, Bao LN, Zhang Y, Wang SL, Jiang M, Huang K, Xu L. Congo Red-Derived Carbon Dots: Simultaneously as Fluorescence Probe for Protein Aggregates, Inhibitor for Protein Aggregation, and Scavenger of Free Radicals. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023; 19:e2205634. [PMID: 36748326 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202205634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/04/2023]
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The pathological aggregation of some proteins is claimed to be highly related to several human diseases, such as β-amyloid 1-42 (Aβ42 ) to Alzheimer's disease (AD), islet amyloid polypeptide, and insulin to type 2 diabetes mellitus. Therefore, it is in desperate need to develop effective methods for detection of protein aggregates and inhibition of abnormal aggregation. Herein, to construct all-in-one probe with both diagnosis and treatment potentials for protein aggregation diseases, Congo red (CR), a classical staining reagent with red fluorescence signal output for protein aggregates, is deliberately adopted to react with three different reductive carbon sources and ammonium persulfate to generate three CR-derived carbon dots (CDs). The obtained CDs exhibit the capabilities of turn-on red fluorescence imaging of protein aggregates, and/or inhibition of protein aggregation as well as scavenging of free radicals. Among them, CA-CDs, using citric acid as the reductive carbon source, demonstrate the superiority to the other two studied CDs in integrating all of these functions, and particularly exert excellent cytoprotection effect against toxic Aβ42 species, possessing tremendous potential in diagnosis and treatment of AD for future study. The present study paves a new way to develop all-in-one CDs for the protein disease research.
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- Qin-Ying Li
- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
- Department of Pharmacy, Union Hospital of Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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- Tongji School of Pharmacy, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, 430030, China
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Iradukunda Y, Kang JY, Nsanzamahoro S, Fu XK, Muhire J, Shi YP. Green-emitting functionalized silicon nanoparticles as an "off-on" fluorescence bio-probe for the sensitive and selective detection of mercury (II) and 3-mercaptopropionic acid. Talanta 2023; 256:124322. [PMID: 36736269 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124322] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Herein, we developed a class of functionalized silicon nanoparticles (F-SiNPs) bio-probes named thiol-conjugated F-SiNPs. They combine excellent biocompatibility with small dimensions (<10 nm) and biological usefulness with sustained and robust fluorescence (3.32% photoluminescent quantum yield). Identifying 3-Mercaptopropionic acid (3-MPA), which lowers the quantity of gamma-aminobutyric acid in the brain, and mercury (Hg2+) was a crucially important step since their excessive levels are a sign of several disorders. Using F-SiNPs as a fluorescent bio-probe, we provided an "off-on" technique for sensitively and selectively determining Hg2+ and 3-MPA in this study. The 3-(2-aminoethylamino) propyl (dimethoxymethylsilane) and basic fuchsin as precursors were hydrothermally treated to produce the F-SiNPs exhibiting green fluorescence. Our results suggest that Hg2+ reduced the fluorescence of F-SiNPs because of strong ionic interactions and metal-ligand binding among many thiols and carboxyl groupings at the surface of Hg2+ and F-SiNPs. Additionally, the resultants demonstrated that after being quenched by Hg2+, the produced F-SiNPs led to the distinctive "off-on" response to 3-MPA. Moreover, the method could detect Hg2+ and 3-MPA with limits of detection of 0.065 μM and 0.017 μM, respectively. The technique employed is quick, easy, affordable, and environmentally friendly. The sensing platform has successfully determined Hg2+ and 3-MPA in urine, water, and human serum samples.
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- Yves Iradukunda
- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China; University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, 100049, PR China
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- CAS Key Laboratory of Chemistry of Northwestern Plant Resources, Key Laboratory for Natural Medicine of Gansu Province, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Lanzhou, 730000, PR China.
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A novel label-free dual-mode aptasensor based on the mutual regulation of silver nanoclusters and MoSe 2 nanosheets for reliable detection of ampicillin. Anal Chim Acta 2023; 1251:340997. [PMID: 36925307 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2023.340997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Current methods for the rapid detection of trace antibiotics in the environment remains problems of low accuracy and false negative or false positive, making the development of fast, and accurate, and reliable methods for antibiotic testing a major challenge that needs to be addressed. Herein, we developed a novel label-free colorimetric and fluorescent dual-mode aptasensor assembled by the strong interaction of layered MoSe2 nanosheets (MoSe2 NSs) with ampicillin (AMP) aptamer functionalized silver nanoclusters (Apt-AgNCs) that specifically bind AMP to allow the sensitive and selective detection of AMP. Apt-AgNCs could be adsorbed on the surface of MoSe2 NSs via van der Waals force to form a nanocomposite, Apt-AgNCs/MoSe2 NSs. Interestingly, Apt-AgNCs/MoSe2 NSs act together to construct dual mode aptasensor through modulation of the intrinsic peroxidase activity of MoSe2 NSs and the fluorescence of Apt-AgNCs. In the presence of AMP, Apt-AgNCs could specifically bind AMP, triggering desorption from the MoSe2 NSs surface, leading to a decrease in the peroxidase activity of the system with the recovery in Apt-AgNCs fluorescence. The dual-signal aptasensor exhibited good linear colorimetric and fluorescence responses in the AMP concentration ranges of 0.115-2.00 μM and 6-100 nM, respectively. Furthermore, the aptasensor was successfully measured AMP levels in commercially-bought milk and lake water with satisfactory results. Unlike single-signal aptasensors, the constructed dual-signal aptasensor could not only improve the detection precision, but also reduce the false positive or false negative results. These promising results suggest that the dual-readout strategy as demonstrated is general mode for the detection of other antibiotics or compounds using various aptamers functionalized AgNCs in concert with MoSe2 NSs.
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Mohapatra D, Pratap R, Pandey V, Shreya S, Naik GG, Mandal SC, Otimenyin SO, Dubey PK, Parmar AS, Sahu AN. Bioengineered dual fluorescent carbon nano dots from Indian long pepper leaves for multifaceted environmental and health utilities. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2023; 30:52182-52208. [PMID: 36826772 DOI: 10.1007/s11356-023-25887-9] [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: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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In this article, we present the synthesis of Piper longum leaves-derived ethanolic carbon dots (PLECDs) using the most simplistic environmentally friendly solvothermal carbonization method. The PLECDs fluoresced pink color with maximum emission at 670 nm at 397 nm excitation. Additionally, the dried PLECDs dissolved in water showed green fluorescence with higher emission at 452 nm at 370 nm excitation. The UV spectra showed peaks in the UV region (271.25 nm and 320.79 nm) and a noticeable tail in the visible region, signifying the efficient synthesis of nano-sized carbon particles and the Mie scattering effect. Various functional groups (-OH, -N-H, -C-H, -C = C, -C-N, and -C-O) were identified using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Its nanocrystalline property was revealed by the sharp peaks in the X-ray diffraction (XRD). High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM) photomicrograph displayed a roughly spherical structure with a mean size of 2.835 nm. The energy dispersive X-ray (EDAX) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) revealed the elemental abundance of C, O, and N. The high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) fingerprint of PLECDs showed an altered pattern than its precursor (Piper longum leaves ethanolic extract or PLLEE). The PLECDs sensed Cu2+ selectively with a limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) of 0.063 μM and 0.193 μM, respectively. It showed excellent cytotoxicity toward MDA-MB-231 (human breast cancer), SiHa (human cervical carcinoma), and B16F10 (murine melanoma) cell lines with excellent in vitro bioimaging outcomes. It also has free radical scavenging activity. The PLECDs also showed outstanding bacterial biocompatibility, pH-dependent fluorescence stability, photostability, physicochemical stability, and thermal stability.
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- Debadatta Mohapatra
- Phytomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Centre for Genetic Disorders, Institute of Science (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Pharmacognosy & Phytotherapy Research Laboratory, Division of Pharmacognosy, Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, 700032, India
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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- Centre for Genetic Disorders, Institute of Science (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Physics, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Phytomedicine Research Laboratory, Department of Pharmaceutical Engineering & Technology, IIT (BHU), Varanasi, 221005, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Devi N, Wangoo N. Tuning the Luminescence of Microwave-Assisted N-Doped Fluorescent Carbon Dots: Bioimaging Applications and Label-Free Anti-Cancer Drug Delivery. ACS APPLIED BIO MATERIALS 2023; 6:999-1010. [PMID: 36872820 DOI: 10.1021/acsabm.2c00850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/07/2023]
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Nanosized fluorescent carbon dots (Cdots) have gained a lot of attention in the recent years because of their superior properties, such as good biocompatibility, low toxicity, excellent chemical stability, resistance to photobleaching, and ease of chemical modification. Cdots are promising candidates for considerable applications in various fields: sensors, bioimaging, and drug delivery. Specifically, nitrogen-doped Cdots have attracted a huge interest because of their applicability in bioimaging and drug delivery. Conventional methods for the synthesis of Cdots have drawbacks, such as the use of organic solvents, the presence of side products, and the time required for synthesis. Keeping all these points in mind, herein, we report green methodology for the synthesis of water-soluble, blue-emitting, nitrogen-doped multifunctional Cdots under microwave irradiation within 3 min. The Cdots were prepared using citric acid and arginine as source materials and were characterized using various physicochemical techniques. A pH-responsive drug delivery system was then designed using anticancer drug doxorubicin and the synthesized Cdots. The biocompatibility of synthesized Cdots was analyzed against L929 normal cell line. The Cdots-DOX conjugates exhibited efficient anticancer activity against HeLa cells and also acted as excellent bioimaging agents.
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- Neha Devi
- Department of Chemistry & Centre for Advanced Studies in Chemistry, Panjab University, Sector-14, Chandigarh-160014, India
- Department of Applied Sciences, University Institute of Engineering & Technology (U.I.E.T.), Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh-160014, India
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- Department of Applied Sciences, University Institute of Engineering & Technology (U.I.E.T.), Panjab University, Sector-25, Chandigarh-160014, India
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Giordano MG, Seganti G, Bartoli M, Tagliaferro A. An Overview on Carbon Quantum Dots Optical and Chemical Features. Molecules 2023; 28:molecules28062772. [PMID: 36985743 PMCID: PMC10051812 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28062772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2023] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Carbon quantum dots are the materials of a new era with astonishing properties such as high photoluminescence, chemical tuneability and high biocompatibility. Since their discovery, carbon quantum dots have been described as nanometric high-fluorescent carbon nanoparticles, but this definition has become weaker year after year. Nowadays, the classification and the physical explanation of carbon quantum dots optical properties and their chemical structure remain matter of debate. In this review, we provide a clear discussion on these points, providing a starting point for the rationalization of their classification and a comprehensive view on the optical and chemical features of carbon quantum dots.
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- Marco Giuseppe Giordano
- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy
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- Center for Sustainable Future Technologies (CSFT), Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), Via Livorno 60, 10144 Turin, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
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- Department of Applied Science and Technology, Politecnico di Torino, Corso Duca degli Abruzzi 24, 10129 Turin, Italy
- Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), Via G. Giusti 9, 50121 Florence, Italy
- Faculty of Science, Ontario Tech University, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5 T, Canada
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Liang W, Sonkar SK, Saini D, Sheriff K, Singh B, Yang L, Wang P, Sun YP. Carbon Dots: Classically Defined versus Organic Hybrids on Shared Properties, Divergences, and Myths. SMALL (WEINHEIM AN DER BERGSTRASSE, GERMANY) 2023:e2206680. [PMID: 36932892 DOI: 10.1002/smll.202206680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2022] [Revised: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Carbon dots are defined as small carbon nanoparticles with effective surface passivation via organic functionalization. The definition is literally a description of what carbon dots are originally found for the functionalized carbon nanoparticles displaying bright and colorful fluorescence emissions, mirroring those from similarly functionalized defects in carbon nanotubes. In literature more popular than classical carbon dots are the diverse variety of dot samples from "one-pot" carbonization of organic precursors. On the two different kinds of samples from the different synthetic approaches, namely, the classical carbon dots versus those from the carbonization method, highlighted in this article are their shared properties and apparent divergences, including also explorations of the relevant sample structural and mechanistic origins for the shared properties and divergences. Echoing the growing evidence and concerns in the carbon dots research community on the major presence of organic molecular dyes/chromophores in carbonization produced dot samples, demonstrated and discussed in this article are some representative cases of dominating spectroscopic interferences due to the organic dye contamination that have led to unfound claims and erroneous conclusions. Mitigation strategies to address the contamination issues, including especially the use of more vigorous processing conditions in the carbonization synthesis, are proposed and justified.
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- Weixiong Liang
- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302017, India
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise, North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC, 27707, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 29634, USA
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Ngo TS, Tracey CT, Navrotskaya AG, Bukhtiyarov AV, Krivoshapkin PV, Krivoshapkina EF. Reusable carbon dot/chitin nanocrystal hybrid sorbent for the selective detection and removal of Cr(VI) and Co(II) ions from wastewater. Carbohydr Polym 2023; 304:120471. [PMID: 36641187 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2022.120471] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Thuy S Ngo
- Energy Lab, ITMO University, 9 Lomonosova Street, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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- Energy Lab, ITMO University, 9 Lomonosova Street, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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- Boreskov Institute of Catalysis of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science, 5 Acad. Lavrentiev Prospekt, Novosibirsk 630090, Russian Federation.
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- Energy Lab, ITMO University, 9 Lomonosova Street, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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- Energy Lab, ITMO University, 9 Lomonosova Street, St. Petersburg 191002, Russian Federation.
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Tasfaout A, Ibrahim F, Morrin A, Brisset H, Sorrentino I, Nanteuil C, Laffite G, Nicholls IA, Regan F, Branger C. Molecularly imprinted polymers for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances enrichment and detection. Talanta 2023; 258:124434. [PMID: 36940572 DOI: 10.1016/j.talanta.2023.124434] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are highly toxic pollutants of significant concern as they are being detected in water, air, fish and soil. They are extremely persistent and accumulate in plant and animal tissues. Traditional methods of detection and removal of these substances use specialised instrumentation and require a trained technical resource for operation. Molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), polymeric materials with predetermined selectivity for a target molecule, have recently begun to be exploited in technologies for the selective removal and monitoring of PFAS in environmental waters. This review offers a comprehensive overview of recent developments in MIPs, both as adsorbents for PFAS removal and sensors that selectively detect PFAS at environmentally-relevant concentrations. PFAS-MIP adsorbents are classified according to their method of preparation (e.g., bulk or precipitation polymerization, surface imprinting), while PFAS-MIP sensing materials are described and discussed according to the transduction methods used (e.g., electrochemical, optical). This review aims to comprehensively discuss the PFAS-MIP research field. The efficacy and challenges facing the different applications of these materials in environmental water applications are discussed, as well as a perspective on challenges for this field that need to be overcome before exploitation of the technology can be fully realised.
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- Aicha Tasfaout
- School of Chemical Sciences, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Université de Toulon, Laboratoire Matériaux Polymères Interfaces Environnement Marin (MAPIEM), Toulon, France
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Université de Toulon, Laboratoire Matériaux Polymères Interfaces Environnement Marin (MAPIEM), Toulon, France
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- Klearia, 61 Avenue Simone Veil, CEEI Nice Côte d'Azur - Immeuble Premium, 06200, Nice, France
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- Klearia, 61 Avenue Simone Veil, CEEI Nice Côte d'Azur - Immeuble Premium, 06200, Nice, France
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- Klearia, 61 Avenue Simone Veil, CEEI Nice Côte d'Azur - Immeuble Premium, 06200, Nice, France
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- Bioorganic & Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory, Department of Chemistry & Biomedical Sciences, Linnaeus University, SE-39182, Kalmar, Sweden
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- School of Chemical Sciences, National Centre for Sensor Research, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
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- Université de Toulon, Laboratoire Matériaux Polymères Interfaces Environnement Marin (MAPIEM), Toulon, France.
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