Synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots by a microwave heating process: structural characterization and cell imaging applications

Physicochemical characteristics that affect carbon dot safety: Lessons from a comprehensive study on a nanoparticle library

“…Due to their unique properties, CDs have potential applications in various fields, including medicine and pharmacy. Fluorescent CDs with superior photostability are currently developed for optical imaging as an alternative to metal-based semiconductor quantum dots (Edison et al, 2016 ;Qian et al, 2014;Ray et al, 2009;Stefanakis et al, 2014;Yang et al, 2009). CDs are also emerging as versatile nanoplatforms for the delivery of therapeutic agents such as paclitaxel or doxorubicin (Gomez et al, 2018;Yuan et al, 2017;Zhang et al, 2017).…”

Lysosome mediates toxicological effects of polyethyleneimine-based cationic carbon dots

“…CDs are currently widely studied for potential applications in biomedicine in relation to their unique photoluminescence properties (Wang and Qiu 2016). Fluorescent CDs with superior photostability are developed for optical imaging applications as an alternative to semiconductor quantum dots that raise health and environmental concerns due to the heavy metal typically found in their composition (Edison et al 2016;Qian et al 2014;Ray et al 2009;Stefanakis et al 2014;Yang et al 2009). Besides, CDs have gradually emerged as a versatile platform for the design of novel nanocarriers for the delivery of therapeutic agents such as paclitaxel or doxorubicin (Gomez et al 2018;Yuan et al 2017;Zhang et al 2017).…”

Rapid microwave-assisted synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers on carbon quantum dots for fluorescent sensing of tetracycline in milk

“…Fluorescent carbon quantum dots (CDs) have recently attracted considerable attention due to their advantages over conventional semiconductor quantum dots, such as easy synthesis, bright fluorescence, good stability, low cytotoxicity and convenient surface functionalization [23][24][25][26]. As a consequence, fascinating CDs have been explored as fluorescent probes for environmental or biological detection.…”