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ArticleJournal of fluorescence2025

Microwave Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Quantum dots from Araucaria Heterophylla Gum: Application in Drug Detection.

Rohitash Kumar, Vimal K Bhardwaj

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Article in Journal of fluorescence, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Rohitash KumarDepartment of Chemistry, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India.
Vimal K BhardwajDepartment of Chemistry, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, India. bhardwajvk@nitj.ac.in.

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Abstract

This study employed a green microwave synthesis technique to produce carbon quantum dots (CQDs) from araucaria heterophylla gum extract. The produced CQDs emit a distinct blue fluorescent light, contributing a remarkable quantum yield of 14.69%. Their average particle size measures at 1.62 ± 0.39 nm. Furthermore, these CQDs demonstrate excellent water solubility and maintain high fluorescence stability despite ionic strength, pH and time variations. Moreover, we present here for the first time that the synthesized CQDs demonstrate a rapid, exceptionally sensitive, and discerning fluorescence quenching phenomenon (IFE) concerning Cefprozil (CPR). The fluorescent probe was sensitive and specific with good linear relationships for CPR in the 0-18 µM range. The limit of detection for relationships for CPR was 2.51 µM. This study provides novel opportunities for producing high-quality luminescent CQDs that meet the requirements for various biological and environmental applications.

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CarbonFluorescent DyesMicrowavesPlant GumsQuantum DotsTracheophytaFluorescenceParticle SizeSpectrometry, FluorescenceCarbonFluorescent DyesPlant GumsAraucaria heterophylla gumCarbon quantum dots (CQDs)Cefprozil (CPR)Fluorescence quenching effect (IFE)Fluorescent probe

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