State-of-the-art developments in carbon quantum dots (CQDs): Photo-catalysis, bio-imaging, and bio-sensing applications
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs), the intensifying nanostructured form of carbon material, have
exhibited incredible impetus in several research fields such as bio-imaging, bio-sensing …
exhibited incredible impetus in several research fields such as bio-imaging, bio-sensing …
Emerging strategies in enhancing singlet oxygen generation of nano-photosensitizers toward advanced phototherapy
The great promise of photodynamic therapy (PDT) has thrusted the rapid progress of
developing highly effective photosensitizers (PS) in killing cancerous cells and bacteria. To …
developing highly effective photosensitizers (PS) in killing cancerous cells and bacteria. To …
[HTML][HTML] Recent advances in engineered polymeric materials for efficient photodynamic inactivation of bacterial pathogens
Nowadays, infectious diseases persist as a global crisis by causing significant destruction to
public health and the economic stability of countries worldwide. Especially bacterial …
public health and the economic stability of countries worldwide. Especially bacterial …
[HTML][HTML] Carbon dots as oxidant-antioxidant nanomaterials, understanding the structure-properties relationship. A critical review
P Innocenzi, L Stagi - Nano Today, 2023 - Elsevier
Carbon dots (C-dots) are a large family of nanomaterials characterized by an intense
photoluminescence. The origin of the emission is multifaceted and is dependent on a …
photoluminescence. The origin of the emission is multifaceted and is dependent on a …
[HTML][HTML] Natural carbon-based quantum dots and their applications in drug delivery: A review
Natural carbon based quantum dots (NCDs) are an emerging class of nanomaterials in the
carbon family. NCDs have gained immense acclamation among researchers because of …
carbon family. NCDs have gained immense acclamation among researchers because of …
Carboxymethyl cellulose-based functional film integrated with chitosan-based carbon quantum dots for active food packaging applications
A chitosan-based carbon quantum dots (CQDs) with multifunctional properties were
synthesized using a hydrothermal process. The CQDs were spherical with an average size …
synthesized using a hydrothermal process. The CQDs were spherical with an average size …
Quaternized carbon quantum dots with broad-spectrum antibacterial activity for the treatment of wounds infected with mixed bacteria
C Zhao, X Wang, L Yu, L Wu, X Hao, Q Liu, L Lin… - Acta Biomaterialia, 2022 - Elsevier
Bacterial resistance to antibiotics have become one of the most severe threats in global
public health, so the development of new-style antimicrobial agents is urgent. In this work …
public health, so the development of new-style antimicrobial agents is urgent. In this work …
Carbon dots as an emergent class of antimicrobial agents
M Ghirardello, J Ramos-Soriano, MC Galan - Nanomaterials, 2021 - mdpi.com
Antimicrobial resistance is a recognized global challenge. Tools for bacterial detection can
combat antimicrobial resistance by facilitating evidence-based antibiotic prescribing, thus …
combat antimicrobial resistance by facilitating evidence-based antibiotic prescribing, thus …
A review of carbon nanomaterials/bacterial cellulose composites for nanomedicine applications
Y Liu, H Liu, S Guo, Y Zhao, J Qi, R Zhang, J Ren… - Carbohydrate …, 2024 - Elsevier
Carbon nanomaterials (CNMs) mainly include fullerene, carbon nanotubes, graphene,
carbon quantum dots, nanodiamonds, and their derivatives. As a new type of material in the …
carbon quantum dots, nanodiamonds, and their derivatives. As a new type of material in the …
Doping and surface modification of carbon quantum dots for enhanced functionalities and related applications
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a unique class of 0D nanomaterials, featured by a
graphitic core and shell layers saturated with hydrogen atoms and functional groups. CQDs …
graphitic core and shell layers saturated with hydrogen atoms and functional groups. CQDs …