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This contributed volume explores the innovative applications and transformative potential of carbon nanodots (CNDs) in revolutionizing human health, food security, and agriculture. Edited by leading experts, it provides a comprehensive overview of the synthesis methods and unique properties that establish CNDs as a groundbreaking innovation in nanotechnology.
The chapters cover a broad range of topics, including the role of CNDs in drug delivery, antimicrobial resistance, and cancer therapy. Readers will learn how CNDs are advancing diagnostics through bioimaging and biosensors, offering new pathways for early disease detection. The book also highlights their applications in sustainable agriculture, such as enhancing crop growth, protecting crops from pathogens, and improving food preservation techniques. Through a detailed examination of the latest scientific breakthroughs, it provides insights into the practical applications and future potential of CNDs. Additionally, it presents an analysis of the challenges and opportunities in scaling up CND production, addressing critical questions related to safety, toxicity, and regulatory frameworks.
This book serves as an invaluable resource for researchers, industry professionals, and students in fields such as nanotechnology, materials science, and biotechnology. It offers essential knowledge for those looking to explore the practical applications and future potential of CNDs. With its emphasis on sustainability and cutting-edge research, this volume invites readers to think critically about the role of CNDs in addressing global challenges in health, food, and agriculture.
Contents
Section 1: Introduction and synthesis of Carbon dots.- Chapter 1: Carbon Nanodots in Health, Food and Agriculture: An Overview.- Chapter 2: Synthesis Methods of Carbon Nanodots.- Chapter 3: Green synthesis of carbon nanodots.- Chapter 4: AI-assisted synthesis of carbon dots.- Chapter 5: Characterization Techniques of Carbon Nanodots.- Section 2: Carbon Nanodots in Human Health.- Chapter 6: Applications of Carbon Dots in Diagnostics and Bioimaging.- Chapter 7: Role of Carbon Nanodots in Drug Delivery.- Chapter 8: Carbon nanodots in the therapy of infectious diseases.- Chapter 9: Carbon Nanodots in Cancer Therapy.- Section 3: Carbon nanodots in Food and Agriculture.- Chapter 10: Carbon Dots in Food and Beverages: Benefits and bottlenecks.- Chapter 11: Carbon Nanodots in Food Safety and Preservation.- Chapter 12: Carbon Nanodots as Fertilizers and Nutrient Carriers.- Chapter 13: Use of Carbon Nanodots in Crop Protection.- Section 4: Challenges and Toxicity.- Chapter 14: Challenges and Opportunities in Scaling Up of Carbon Dots.- Chapter 15: CDs Toxicity to Humans and Plants.- Chapter 16: Toxicity of CNDs to Environment.
