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Plant-derived carbon dots (CDs) offer a sustainable and eco-friendly approach for developing advanced biosensors. This review highlights their synthesis, properties, and applications in detecting various biomolecules.

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Area of Science:

  • * Nanomaterials Science
  • * Analytical Chemistry
  • * Green Chemistry

Background:

  • * Carbon dots (CDs) are novel carbon nanomaterials (<10 nm) with unique fluorescence properties.
  • * CDs possess low toxicity, good water solubility, and excellent biocompatibility, making them ideal for biological applications.
  • * Natural resources, especially plants, provide a sustainable and cost-effective source for large-scale CD synthesis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To review the recent advancements (last five years) in plant part-derived carbon dots (CDs) for biosensing.
  • * To consolidate information on synthesis methods, optical properties, and biosensing applications of plant-derived CDs.
  • * To identify research gaps and discuss future perspectives in this rapidly evolving field.

Main Methods:

  • * Comprehensive literature search focusing on plant-derived CDs for biosensing applications published within the last five years.
  • * Analysis of synthesis strategies, including hydrothermal, solvothermal, and microwave-assisted methods.
  • * Evaluation of optical properties (e.g., fluorescence) and their correlation with biosensing performance.

Main Results:

  • * Diverse plant parts (leaves, fruits, seeds, etc.) have been successfully utilized for synthesizing CDs with tunable properties.
  • * Plant-derived CDs exhibit significant potential as fluorescent biosensors for detecting various biomolecules (e.g., glucose, DNA, proteins) and ions.
  • * Synthesis methods are continuously being optimized for efficiency, scalability, and environmental friendliness.

Conclusions:

  • * Plant-derived CDs represent a promising class of nanomaterials for developing sustainable and sensitive biosensors.
  • * Further research into material optimization and diverse application development is warranted.
  • * This review provides a focused overview, addressing the need for specialized literature on plant-based CD biosensors.