Fluorescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) are renowned as a new family of zero-dimensional
nanomaterials. In the current scenario, CNDs are considered an iconic research field …

Carbon dots (CDs) with unique and tunable multicolor photoluminescence (PL) emission
has attracted tremendous attention in the past few years due to their potential multifaceted …

In this study, a novel and sustainable approach was used to synthesize nitrogen-doped
carbon dots (NCDs) from the waste biomass of Poa Pratensis (Kentucky bluegrass (KB)) by …

Banana peel is a common solid biowaste. This paper reports a sustainable synthesis of
carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from banana peel waste by a simple hydrothermal method …

Graphene quantum dots (GQDs), a novel type of zero-dimensional fluorescent materials,
have gained considerable attention owing to their unique optical properties, size and …

A simple, low-cost, and green route for the preparation of lotus carbon (LC) materials using
lotus parts including leaves, flowers, fruits (seed pods), and stems as a renewable precursor …

Natural products derived carbon quantum dots (CQDs) catch huge attention owing to their
distinctive properties of smaller size, water dispersibility, high photostability, lower cost …

The addition of heteroatoms to pristine carbon quantum dots (CQDs) change their structure
and optical properties. In this study, fluorine (F)-and chlorine (Cl)-doped CQDs are prepared …

Heavy metal ions (HMI) have attracted worldwide concern due to their serious
environmental pollution which led to the risk of health conditions. From Red Malus …

Nitrogen-doped carbon dot decorated zinc oxide nanoparticles (N-CDs@ ZnO composite)
were successfully fabricated by an economical wet-impregnation method and used as a …