Fluorescence-based detection of antibiotics in aquatic environments using carbon nanodots: a review

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of carbon nanodots as a platform for detecting antibiotics in aquatic environments.
• Review of existing literature on fluorescence detection methods.
• Analysis of the properties and applications of carbon nanodots.
• Assessment of sensitivity and selectivity in antibiotic detection.
• Carbon nanodots show high sensitivity and selectivity for detecting antibiotics.
• They represent a cost-effective alternative for environmental monitoring.
• The use of fluorescence enhances detection capabilities in aquatic settings.