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September 10, 2025Pure and Applied Chemistry

Synthesis and characterization of carbon quantum dots by microwave-assisted pyrolysis method from citrus juices and application in fluorescent bioimaging

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PSPaola Sánchez-NavarroSSSergio Solano-CalderónJMJosé Manuel Gómez y Méndez

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Research shows fluorescent bioimaging potential of carbon quantum dots in Escherichia coli, indicating advantageous luminescent properties.

Key Points

  • The best quantum yield of 6.3% was achieved from mandarin lime after 6 hours of pyrolysis.
  • Characterization techniques included fluorescence and transmission electron microscopy to assess particle size and emission properties.
  • The synthesized carbon quantum dots exhibited low toxicity and high water solubility, making them suitable for biomedical applications.
  • Comparative analysis demonstrated specific excitation and emission wavelengths effective for fluorescence bioimaging without interference.

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Sánchez-Navarro et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1a25a54b1d3bfb60dd349https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2025-0431
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