Integrative engineering of biomass-derived CQDs for enhancing photosynthesis of microalgae coupled with bioethanol production

Key Points

• Bioethanol production significantly increases when microalgae are treated with biomass-derived carbon quantum dots.
• Carbon quantum dots improve photosynthesis efficiency up to 40% in microalgae during experiments.
• Observational analysis employs biomass-derived carbon quantum dots to enhance microalgae growth and bioethanol yield.
• Promising for renewable energy, but future studies should explore broader applications in various microalgae strains.