Sensor and Bioimaging Studies Based on Carbon Quantum Dots: The Green Chemistry Approach

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Green Chemistry
• Nanotechnology

Background:

• Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) exhibit high photoluminescent efficiency, making them valuable for sensor and bioimaging applications.
• The demand for sustainable synthesis methods has led to the adoption of green chemistry principles for CQD production.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review and compare green chemistry strategies for CQD synthesis against conventional methods.
• To discuss the sensor and bioimaging applications of green-synthesized CQDs, focusing on recent developments.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of various CQD synthesis techniques, including hydrothermal, microwave-assisted, ultrasonic, and electrochemical methods.
• Methodological and statistical comparison of green synthesis approaches with traditional techniques.
• Analysis of recent studies (last decade) on CQD applications in sensing and bioimaging.

Main Results:

• Green chemistry strategies provide a sustainable and efficient route for CQD production using abundant or waste precursors.
• Various synthesis methods, including hydrothermal and microwave-assisted, are effective for green CQD production.
• Green-synthesized CQDs demonstrate significant potential in advanced sensor and bioimaging technologies.

Conclusions:

• Green synthesis is a preferred approach for producing CQDs due to its environmental benefits and efficiency.
• CQDs synthesized via green chemistry show promising performance in diverse sensor and bioimaging applications.
• Further research into green CQD synthesis and applications is warranted to fully exploit their potential.