Carbon quantum dot synthesis method from edible sulfur-treated apricots.

The hydrothermal synthesis of carbon quantum dots from sulfur-treated apricots addresses the limitations of existing methods by providing a simple, low-cost, and environmentally friendly process, producing non-toxic, biocompatible dots suitable for bioimaging and other applications.

TR202522514A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-10-21INONU UNIVERSITESI REKTORLUGU +2
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Application Number
TR202522514
Authority / Receiving Office
TR · TR
Patent Type
Applications
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Filing Date
2025-12-29
Publication Date
2026-10-21

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Technical Problem

Current methods for synthesizing carbon quantum dots are limited by the use of non-renewable materials, chemical reagents, and lack of a simple, low-cost, one-step process, which also restricts the production to solid forms and excludes liquid forms.

Method used

A hydrothermal method using sulfur-treated apricots as a precursor, eliminating the need for chemical reagents, and involving cutting, hydrothermal treatment, filtration, and drying to produce carbon quantum dots in a viscous liquid form.

Benefits of technology

Produces environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and biocompatible carbon quantum dots with optical properties suitable for bioimaging and other applications, utilizing renewable biomass and avoiding harmful chemicals.

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Abstract

The invention relates to the synthesis of carbon quantum dots in the form of a viscous liquid obtained by hydrothermal process from edible sulfur-containing apricots.
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Carbon quantum dot synthesis method from edible sulfur-treated apricots. TECHNICAL FIELD The invention is generally related to the synthesis of carbon quantum dots. The invention specifically relates to edible sulfur-containing apricots obtained by hydrothermal method. It is related to the carbon quantum dot synthesis method. STATE OF THE ART Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) This so-called new generation will leave its mark on the future, in every field of science. usable, organic-based, containing carbon and hydrogen in its structure, other than the carbon from which it is produced. Depending on its source, it also contains other inorganic elements such as oxygen, sulfur, and nitrogen. Apart from these, there are those who can participate from the raw material source and indirectly from abroad. These are nature-identical chemical structures, including metals. And most importantly, biological. There are many molecules to which macromolecules (amino acids, mRNA, etc.) can bind. They are important structures. Carbon quantum dots are carbon particles with a diameter of 10 nm. It is a smaller and newer carbon material. Research focused on it after its discovery. It has become a point of fluorescence because the carbon point has good optical properties and high fluorescence. its density, good light stability, resistance to photobleaching, and good performance. It has advantages such as biocompatibility. It also has low toxicity and excellent electron configuration. It is an electron acceptor (EA) and electron donor. In addition, it is used for bioimaging, analysis, and testing. It has wide application possibilities in fields such as sensing and photoelectric effects. For these reasons, its areas of application include; bioimaging in medicine, medical diagnosis, gene studies, disease diagnosis, identification of cancerous tissues; in the chemical industry as catalysts and in the production of homogeneous and / or heterogeneous catalysts, different In the production of chemicals as raw materials; biological sensing, biological labeling; Because it is non-toxic and water-soluble, it can be used in many different fields. 2 It can be used in other ways; besides these, drug release systems in the pharmaceutical industry. It can be used to treat skin diseases, skin burns, and various wounds. It has a composition that can be used in the construction of structures. Furthermore, it provides energy. In the preparation of new generation MOF and similar materials by bonding metal in storage. It can be used as a raw material. Carbon quantum dots are generally different from all raw materials containing carbon. They are produced using various methods. In the current application, powdered carbon is used as quantum dots. Its production is quite limited. Mostly waste carbon is used as raw material. Biomass containing these materials is used. Viscous from edible food biomass directly. The production of carbon quantum dots in liquid form is not currently possible. The document numbered CN109370576A, encountered under the known state of the art, is carbon dating. It relates to a chemical method for preparing quantum dots. This method is a Mixing nitrate with a long carbon chain organic substance, 5-300 at 180-205°C heating for a few minutes, reacting the mixture, and obtaining carbon quantum dots. It includes the steps. However, this document describes the use of edible food biomass to reduce carbon emissions. Quantum dot synthesis was not mentioned. Document CN111925793A concerns nitrogen-sulfur doped carbon quantum dots. It relates to the preparation method. This method involves: powdered coal and chloride. Preparing coal-water slurry from an aqueous solution containing ions, coal-water adding nitrogen-sulfur additive to the slurry and electrolytic oxidation To achieve this, electrification is performed, thus doping with non-metallic elements. Obtaining solid carbon quantum dots involves the following process steps. This The document also mentions carbon quantum dots using edible food biomass. Its synthesis has not been mentioned. As a result, improvements are being made in the synthesis of carbon quantum dots. Therefore, it will eliminate the disadvantages mentioned above and improve existing systems. New structures are needed to provide solutions. 3 THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The present invention meets the aforementioned requirements and overcomes all the disadvantages. edible sulfur-treated apricots that eliminate carbon and bring some additional advantages It is related to the quantum dot synthesis method. The main purpose of the invention is to create an environmentally friendly, easy-to-use and simple, low-cost, one-step solution. It is the preparation of carbon quantum dots by hydrothermal method. Therefore... a precursor that supports synthesis without the need to use any chemical reagents. Simply with edible food products without requiring processing or passivation. A prepared method has been developed. One aim of the invention is to create a product with a composition identical to nature, that is non-toxic and safe for human health. It is about developing an environmentally friendly product and method that does not have negative impacts. All the advantages mentioned above and explained in detail below. The current invention to be realized is the carbon quantum dot synthesis method; • Sulfurized apricots are cut into small pieces and placed in a container of a certain weight. Placement of the hydrothermal reactor inside a Teflon container. • a specific weight of sulfur-treated apricots depending on their weight is added to the hydrothermal reactor. adding water, • The hydrothermal reactor is placed in an oven and subjected to heat treatment at a specific temperature and duration. implementation, • After the heat treatment, the oven is closed and allowed to cool to room temperature. Removing the reactor from the oven and removing the Teflon container from the reactor, • transferring the mixture from the Teflon container into a clean container and filtering, • drying and removing water from the filtered liquid, • storing the resulting product by reducing its size. A structure containing the process steps has been obtained. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are detailed below. This will be understood more clearly thanks to the explanation. Therefore, the evaluation will also be clearer. This should be done taking this detailed explanation into account. 4 DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION This detailed explanation describes the carbon quantum dot synthesis method that is the subject of the invention. preferred structures are solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject. and is explained in a way that will not create any limiting effects. The invention is a method for carbon quantum dot synthesis; • Sulfurized apricots are cut into small pieces and placed in a container of a certain weight. Placement of the hydrothermal reactor inside a Teflon container. • a specific weight of sulfur-treated apricots depending on their weight is added to the hydrothermal reactor. adding water, • The hydrothermal reactor is placed in an oven and subjected to heat treatment at a specific temperature and duration. implementation, • After the heat treatment, the oven is closed and allowed to cool to room temperature. Removing the reactor from the oven and removing the Teflon container from the reactor, • transferring the mixture from the Teflon container into a clean container and filtering, • drying and removing water from the filtered liquid, • storing the resulting product by reducing its size. It includes the steps involved in the process. Our invention uses edible sulfur-treated apricots. Edible The sulfur-treated apricots are first cleaned, washed with pure water, and then dried. Then, it is broken down into smaller pieces and placed in a hydrothermal reactor. Hydrothermal Raw material (apricot) added to the reactor's Teflon chamber: water ratio by weight oooo The ratio is 1:2. The hydrothermal reactor operates at separate temperatures of 100°C, 125°C, 150°C, and 175°C. They are subjected to heat treatment for 10 hours each. At the end of the heat treatment, in the oven... It is expected to cool down to room temperature naturally. After the cooling process... The mixture in the Teflon pan is transferred to a clean container and strained. The filtered portion (filtrate) is washed with pure water until it becomes clear. Water removal and / or drying processes for the filtrate after washing. he This process is carried out in an oven (100°C), a rotary evaporator, or This can be achieved through lyophilization. Our invention addresses the following: sample preparation process, raw material-pure water ratio, temperature, and process. duration, filtration, washing speed, and water removal and / or drying method, obtained The critical properties of the generated carbon quantum dots are directly determined by their final characteristics. These parameters are factors in the application areas of carbon quantum dots. It significantly shapes its performance and interaction with other substances. A viscous liquid produced from edible sulfur-treated apricots at four different temperatures. Carbon quantum dots in this form are identical to their raw material in terms of their properties. It has a basic structure. Due to its viscous liquid form and solubility in water. It can be easily applied in biological environments. Due to its water solubility, it is suitable for serum. It can also be used in aqueous mixtures such as physiological saline. The invention is produced using raw materials that are entirely renewable biomass (waste). (including biomass) therefore has a composition identical to that of nature. This allows synthetic and petroleum-based materials to be used. According to formulations of derived ingredients, it is non-toxic and does not negatively affect human health. a product that will prevent it from causing consequences that will affect and A method has been proposed. For these reasons, it is an environmentally friendly approach. With the sulfur-treated apricot used in our invention; - A sulfur-containing KKN structure has formed, - The product obtained as a result of the tests has very low resistance at a wavelength of 365 nm. It emits light that is close to white even at high concentrations. - this color is due to carbon quantum dot molecules with a molecular diameter of 2-5 nm. It shows that it has - suitable for bioimaging due to its sulfur content and high functional group content. It has a different composition. Therefore, carbon quantum dots obtained from sulfur-treated apricots are very... It has specific characteristics.

Claims

1. It is a carbon quantum dot synthesis method, and its characteristic feature is; • The sulfur-treated apricots are cut into small pieces and a certain weight is obtained Placement of the hydrothermal reactor in a Teflon container with a lid, • a specific amount of water is added to the hydrothermal reactor, depending on the weight of the sulfur-treated apricots. adding water by weight, • The hydrothermal reactor is placed in an oven and heated at a specific temperature and for a specific duration. application of the process, • After the heat treatment, the oven is closed and allowed to cool to room temperature. Removing the reactor from the oven and removing the Teflon container from the reactor, • transferring the mixture from the Teflon container into a clean container and filtering, • drying and removing water from the filtered liquid, • storing the resulting product by reducing its size. It includes the steps of the process.

2. The method is in accordance with Claim 1, and its characteristic is that sulfur-containing apricot is added to the hydrothermal reactor. The process involves adding twice the weight of the product in water.

3. The method is in accordance with Claim 1, and its characteristic is that the hydrothermal reactor is placed in an oven. oooo Thermal treatment at temperatures of 100°C, 125°C, 150°C, and 175°C for 10 hours each. The process involves implementing the process step.