Amino acid assisted synthesis of CDs: a novel paradigm in plant tissue culture media for enhanced cellular effects and biotechnological advancements.

ABSTRACT: We report a green approach to prepare carbon dots (CDs) with fresh tomatoes as carbon sources and amino acids as dopants (ACDs) by a microwave assisted method. The synthesised CDs were analysed by UV-visible absorption spectroscopy, photoluminescence spectroscopy, high resolution transmission electron spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray photo electron spectroscopy. An MTT assay was used to evaluate the cytotoxicity of CDs toward L929 cells and found that CDs exhibit low cytotoxicity. The effects of ACDs on seed germination were evaluated by treating pea seeds with various concentrations of CDs. The results demonstrated a significant increase in germination and seedling vigour compared to untreated controls. Subsequently, the application of ACDs w

SUBMITTER: Annmary C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11774188 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature