Carbon dots encapsulated in (YGd) 2O3: Eu3+ nanophosphors for thermal sensing, advanced forensic and information security applications

MR Chandana, BRR Krushna, N Navya… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
The outstanding optical characteristics of carbon dots (CDs) make them an extremely
promising class of multifunctional nanomaterials based on carbon. The incorporation of …

Eco-friendly synthesis of CQDs from Pistachio shells: Versatile applications in anti-counterfeiting, flexible films, latent fingerprints and potential anti-cancer activity

DH Sandeep, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma… - Journal of Alloys and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The synthesis of eco-friendly carbon quantum dots (PCQDs) from Pistachio shells is a
straightforward process with versatile applications. These PCQDs, derived from non-toxic …

Sustainable latent fingerprint enhancement with ink-free printing and shape memory behavior using Parthenium Hysterophorus-derived carbon dots

BRR Krushna, DH Sandeep, K Manjunatha… - Sustainable Materials …, 2024 - Elsevier
We developed a method to produce red fluorescent carbon dots from Parthenium
hysterophorus leaves (PCDs) through hydrothermal carbonization. These PCDs exhibit …

Luminescent carbon dots encapsulating in Eu3+ doped Gahnite spinel nanocomposite for boosting thermal sensing, advanced level III detection and intelligent anti …

M Gagana, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma, KJ Salwe… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
The exceptional optical properties of carbon dots (CDs) position them as a highly promising
category of multifunctional carbon-based nanomaterials. When hydrothermally prepared …

Exploring innovative applications of Sr2MgSi2O7: Fe3+ luminescent system in surface-triggered fingerprint divergence and cheiloscopy screening

M Gagana, BRR Krushna, SC Sharma… - Materials Today …, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, we employ a cost-effective combustion method to synthesize (1–11 mol%) Fe
3+ doped Sr 2 MgSi 2 O 7 nanophosphors (SMSO NPs) and conduct a comprehensive …

Ultrasound-driven facile fabrication of Pd doped SnO2 hierarchical superstructures: Structural, growth mechanism, dermatoglyphics, and anti-cancer activity

BRR Krushna, K Manjunatha, SY Wu… - Biomaterials …, 2024 - Elsevier
This research introduces a novel method that leverages Spirulina extract (SE) as a bio-
surfactant in the ultrasound-assisted synthesis (UAS) of Pd 3+(0.25–10 mol%) doped tin …