La-Doped CeO₂ Quantum Dots: Novel Dye Degrader, Antibacterial Activity, and In Silico Molecular Docking Analysis.

ABSTRACT: The current work demonstrates a novel synthesis of different concentrations of La-doped (2, 4, and 6 wt %) CeO₂ quantum dots (QDs) using a hydrothermal approach. This research aimed to examine the dye degradation efficiency, antibacterial activity, and in silico molecular docking analysis of La-doped CeO₂ QDs. The structure, elemental composition, optical properties, d-spacing, and morphological features of QDs were examined using various methods. XRD spectra exhibited the cubic structure of CeO₂, and the crystallinity was suppressed upon La doping. TEM revealed the formation of cubic-shaped QDs of CeO₂, and the incorporation of La decreased agglomeration. UV-vis absorption spectra showed a red shift upon La doping, assigned to a de

SUBMITTER: Shahzadi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9996582 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature