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This study describes the green synthesis of cadmium sulfide quantum dots using natural plant extracts from Quercus infectoria (oak galls) and Heracleum persicum as coating agents. The researchers evaluated the cytotoxicity of these biologically-synthesized quantum dots on human red blood cells (RBCs) and human foreskin fibroblast cells (HFF-2). The plant-coated quantum dots demonstrated biocompatibility characteristics that were assessed through cell viability assays.
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This research offers an environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional chemical synthesis methods for producing quantum dots, which have applications in bioimaging, drug delivery, and diagnostic technologies. The use of plant-based coating materials may reduce toxicity concerns associated with cadmium-based nanomaterials, potentially making them safer for biomedical applications.
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