Carbon nanodots (CNDs), a fascinating carbon-based nanomaterial (typical size 2–10 nm)
owing to their superior optical properties, high biocompatibility, and cell penetrability, have …

Over the past decade, carbon dots (CDs) have emerged as some of the extremely popular
carbon nanostructures for diverse applications. The advantages of sustainable CDs …

Carbon dots (CDs) are valued for their biocompatibility, easy fabrication, and distinct optical
characteristics. The current study examines using whey to fabricate CDs using the …

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a common thermoplastic polymer with limited optical applications
due to its large optical band gap. In this study, organic soluble nitrogen-doped carbon dots …

This study investigates advanced functional materials to address the need for practical and
affordable analytical techniques for monitoring large amounts of insoluble Cr (VI). N, S …

Flexible electrodes with superior stability, high performance, and low cost have drawn
numerous considerations in energy storage devices. Here, we developed a facile and robust …

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are highly promising fluorescent nanomaterials with a wide
range of applications. This study presented a novel, clean, hydrothermal carbonization …

In this study, orange-red-emitting carbon dots (OR-CDs) were prepared from p-
phenylenediamine (p-PDA) and urea as starting precursors through the hydrothermal …

Tetracycline (TC) is a vital class of broad-spectrum antibiotics widely employed. However, its
extensive use raises associated concerns. Due to its persistent nature, there is a risk of trace …

The possibility of converting waste plastics into carbon dots (CDs) with 100% efficiencies
using KMnO4 has emerged as a significant discovery in mitigating plastic pollution and …