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Regenerated and reformed gold and titanium dioxide quantum dots from waste for sustainable and efficient environmental monitoring

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: , offering a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution for UV sensing, environmental monitoring, and water purification systems. These findings advocate for the strategic utilization of waste resources containing valuable elements to regenerate high-performance materials, thereby contributing to the development of a circular and sustainable economy.

Source: Nanoscale

DOI: 10.1039/d4nr04726e

Authors: Zain Ul Abideen, Rasoul Khayyam Nekouei, Mohsen Hajian Foroushani, Samane Maroufi, Farshid Pahlevani, Veena Sahajwalla

Institution: UNSW Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Clean water and sanitation

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: Analytical Center for the Government of the Russian Federation, University of New South Wales, Australian Research Council