Elsevier Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications (Nanotechnology in Biomedicine)

Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications addresses the growing need for environmentally friendly and sustainable materials in the field of biomedicine. Carbon dots, a class of carbon-based nanoparticles, offer unique optical properties and biocompatibility compared to traditional semiconductor-based nanomaterials, providing a promising alternative by utilizing renewable and low-cost carbon sources and employing eco-friendly synthesis methods. A wide range of theranostic applications for green carbon dots are thoroughly reviewed, including bioimaging, drug delivery, cancer therapy, and many more. Green Carbon Dots for Theranostic Applications: Synthesis, Characterization and Applications provides a comprehensive understanding of green carbon dots and their applications in theranostics, with a focus on bridging sustainable nanotechnology and biomedical innovation. This book is of interest to academics and researchers working in the fields of materials science, nanotechnology, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical science. Introduces the synthesis methods, characterization, and surface functionalization principles and techniques of green carbon dots Aids the reader in selecting cost-effective and sustainable materials for application in theranostics, promoting the use of environmentally friendly approaches and resources Explores a wide range of theranostic applications, such as precision medicine, regenerative medicine, molecular diagnostics and more