Green-synthesized CdTe quantum dots: dual-action nanomaterials tackling antimicrobial resistance and cancer

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the antibacterial and anticancer properties of green-synthesized CdTe quantum dots using endophytic bacteria supernatant.
• Synthesis of CdTe quantum dots using endophytic bacteria supernatant
• Characterization of the quantum dots via UV, PL, SEM, EDS, and FTIR techniques
• Testing antibacterial and anticancer activities of the synthesized quantum dots
• CdTe quantum dots displayed significant antibacterial effects against specific pathogens
• The quantum dots also showed promising anticancer activity
• Characterization confirmed successful synthesis and quality of CdTe quantum dots