Abstract
Hydroxyapatite (HAp) was combined with amino-functionalized carbon quantum dots (CQDs) to enhance the optical and surface area properties of HAp. The loading of amino-functionalized CQDs could enhance the luminescence of HAp and its UV–Vis absorbance. Additionally, surface area of HAp could be increased from 84.16 to 129.94 m2/g by loading amino-functionalized CQDs. The drug release experiment was conducted using acetaminophen. The release happened slowly for amino-functionalized CQDs/HAp, with full release of acetaminophen being observed after 24 h. The enhanced luminescence composite shows high potential for the composite to be used for the controlled release of drugs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 295-306 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Comptes Rendus Chimie |
Volume | 25 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2022 |
Keywords
- Acetaminophen
- Carbon quantum dots
- Chitosan
- Drug delivery
- Hydroxyapatite