Comprehensive Analytical Chemistry, cilt.108, ss.404-428, 2025 (Scopus)
This chapter explores the transformative potential of eco-friendly carbon dots in analytical chemistry and beyond. Carbon dots (CDs), with their unique properties and sustainable synthesis routes, offer a promising platform for the development of environmentally friendly analytical methodologies. The chapter begins with an introduction to CDs, highlighting their synthesis, properties, and versatile applications. It then delves into the role of CDs in environmental sensing and monitoring, showcasing their capabilities in rapid, sensitive, and eco-friendly detection of various analytes. Challenges and future directions in synthesis optimization, surface functionalization, standardization, and quality control are discussed to pave the way for sustainable innovation in carbon dot research. Additionally, the chapter examines the environmental fate and toxicity of CDs, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation strategies. Finally, the chapter underscores the significance of multidisciplinary collaboration in advancing eco-friendly CDs research, driving innovation, and addressing global challenges. Overall, the chapter provides insights into the potential of eco-friendly CDs to revolutionize analytical chemistry and contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.