Nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots as fluorescent sensor for doxorubicin and chlortetracycline: experimental and DFT insights

Key Points

• This study aims to develop a fluorescent sensor using nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots for detecting doxorubicin and chlortetracycline.
• Synthesize nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots.
• Use fluorescence techniques to assess sensor efficacy.
• Employ density functional theory (DFT) for computational insights.
• The sensor accurately detects doxorubicin and chlortetracycline.
• Fluorescent response shows a significant increase in the presence of the target drugs.
• Computational results support experimental findings, enhancing understanding of sensor performance.