Chitosan is obtained from chitin, which is abundantly found in crustaceans and obtained
through various methods. The demineralization, deproteinization, discoloration, and …

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are the newest members of the carbon-based nanomaterials
family. These zero-dimensional carbon nanomaterials have been recently used for various …

This study introduces an experimental framework employing hydrothermal carbonization
(HTC) for the valorisation of factory tea waste as a solid fuel. Employing a centre composite …

Abstract Mercury ion (Hg 2+), as one of the most toxic heavy metal ions, accumulates easily
in the environment, which can generate potential hazards to the ecosystem and human …

The rapid sensitive determination of α-lipoic acid (ALA) is essential for monitoring biological
functions. Nevertheless, the lack of chromophore and its occurrence in complex biological …

In this work, for the first time, biomass-derived carbon dots (AMP-CDs) with strong water
solubility, antioxidant activity and good biocompatibility were synthesized by a one-step …

Heavy metal ions (HMIs) have been widely applied in various industries because of their
excellent physicochemical properties. However, their discharging without appropriate …

Biofilms are highly resistant to antimicrobials and are a common problem in many industries,
including pharmaceutical, food and beverage. Yeast biofilms can be formed by various yeast …

Carbon dots have shown a broad application prospect in the fields of sensing and detection,
biological imaging, and optoelectronic devices. However, it is still challenging to adopt a …

Bright, blue fluorescent carbon quantum dots (N-CDs) were carried out utilizing
phenylenediamine and ascorbic acid as raw precursor through the hydrothermal method …