From food waste to water safety: mango endocarp-derived biogenic carbon dots as a fluorescent probe for real-time chlorine monitoring in pool water

Environmental Science Water Research & Technology 2026

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Authors: Martin Nady Saad, Amr M. Mahmoud, Sawsan M. Amer, Ibrahim mohammed El-sherbiny, Hoda M. Marzouk
DOI: 10.1039/d5ew00782h
Cited by: 1
References: 60

Abstract

A sustainable fluorimetric sensing platform based on carbon dots synthesized from waste mango endocarp is integrated into a portable Arduino-based device for rapid, low-cost monitoring of free chlorine in swimming pool water.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Carbon and Quantum Dots Applications Water Treatment and Disinfection Biosensors and Analytical Detection

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Water Research & Technology
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
727–741
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN