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Carbon dots (CDs) are versatile nanomaterials with applications in bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, and phototherapy. This review summarizes their potential and challenges for clinical translation.

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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology

Background:

  • Carbon dots (CDs) are fluorescent nanomaterials with significant potential in biological and biomedical applications.
  • Their properties include biocompatibility, tunable photoluminescence, facile synthesis, functionalization ease, chemical stability, and low toxicity.
  • These characteristics make CDs suitable for various biorelated fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive summary of recent advancements in the development and application of CDs in biology.
  • To highlight the versatile roles of CDs in bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, and phototherapy.
  • To explore current challenges in translating CD technologies from research to clinical practice and outline future perspectives.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent advancements in carbon dot research.
  • Analysis of carbon dot properties and their applications in biological fields.
  • Discussion of challenges and future directions for clinical translation.

Main Results:

  • Carbon dots exhibit promising potential across multiple biological and biomedical applications.
  • Key applications include bioimaging, biosensing, drug delivery, and phototherapy.
  • Significant challenges remain in the clinical translation of CD-based technologies.

Conclusions:

  • Carbon dots are a promising class of nanomaterials for diverse biomedical applications.
  • Overcoming current challenges is crucial for bridging the gap between research and clinical practice.
  • Future research should focus on addressing these challenges to realize the full clinical potential of CDs.