Multi-system evaluation of quantum dots' biotoxicity: DNA integrity, cell damage, and viability in organisms

Environmental Science Nano 2026

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Authors: Stephania Rosales, Karol Zapata, J. A. Rodriguez Lopez, Sara Niebles, Benjamín A. Rojano, Agustín Francisco Pérez-Cadenas, Esther Bailón‐García, Carrasco-Marin Francisco, Esteban A. Taborda, Farid B. Cortés, C Carlos Jaime Franco
DOI: 10.1039/d5en00664c
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References: 101

Abstract

Comprehensive multisystemic assessment of biotoxicity demonstrates that nitrogen-doped carbon quantum dots exhibit negligible cytotoxicity compared to CdTe-QDs and conventional tracers.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Nano
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
604–620
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN