Introducing a Method for Green Synthesis of Carbon Nanoparticles and its Cytotoxicity

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1 Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Sahid Beheshti university, Tehran, Iran.

2 Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Sahid Beheshti university, Tehran, Iran

3 Faculty of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, Sahid Beheshti university,Tehran, Iran

Abstract

In recent years, synthesis of carbon dots from plant precursors has received great attention. In the present study, the green synthesis of carbon dots with two different methods and their cytotoxicity was compared. The size and morphological properties of carbon dots have been analyzed by facility of DLS, AFM, and TEM. Then cytotoxicity assay was performed. UV-Vis spectrum observed an absorption band at 250-280 nm suggesting the formation of carbon dots. Also, size and morphological properties of carbon dots were done. Despite the smaller size of the carbon dots in Teflon lined stainless-steel autoclave, both methods lacked significant cytotoxicity. Therefore, both methods have the necessary efficiency for different purposes due to their appropriate size and non-toxicity.

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Journal of Color Science and Technology
Volume 15, Issue 1
April 2021
Pages 47-54

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