Green carbon dots-embedded polymeric membranes for simultaneous photocatalytic dye degradation and antibacterial activity

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of green-synthesized carbon dots embedded in membranes for dye degradation and antibacterial properties.
• Synthesis of carbon dots using green chemistry methods.
• Embedding carbon dots in PVA/PAA and PPSU polymeric membranes.
• Assessment of photocatalytic activity on methylene blue.
• Evaluation of antibacterial activity against common bacteria.
• Significant increase in methylene blue degradation under light exposure.
• Enhanced antibacterial activity observed in membranes with embedded carbon dots.
• Improved effectiveness in water treatment applications.