Carbon Dots in Laboratory Medicine: Synthesis, Properties, and Applications

Key Points

• The review aims to synthesize knowledge on carbon dots and their utility in laboratory medicine.
• Systematic review of existing literature on carbon dots
• Analysis of synthesis methods and properties
• Discussion of applications in diagnostics and treatment
• Carbon dots exhibit high photoluminescence quantum yield and biocompatibility
• Versatile surface functionalization enhances their usability
• Prominent applications in imaging and sensing within lab environments