CHARATERIZATION ON OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CARBON NANODOTS FROM SCREW PINE LEAVES FOR COPPER ION DETECTION
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Zakarias Seba Ngara(1*)
Physics Departement, Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Nusa Cendana
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Damaris Natalia Lende(2)
Physics Departement, Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Nusa Cendana
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Albert Zicko Johannes(3)
Physics Departement, Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Nusa Cendana
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Minsyharil Bukit(4)
Physics Departement, Faculty of Science & Engineering, University of Nusa Cendana
(*) Corresponding Author
Keywords:
Characterization, Optical properties, C-dots, Screw pine leaves, Copper ions
Abstract
Here, we fabricate, characterize and synthesize the highly fluorescent carbon nanodots (C-dots) from screw pine leaves (SPL). The objectives of this research are to fabricate C-dots from SPL using the carbonization method which is followed by sonication, centrifugation and filtering processes, to charactrize the optical properties of the as-prepared C-dots, and to applied these C-dots as sensor for detection of copper (Cu2+) ions. The optical properties of the C-dots can be characterized from their absorption (Abs), photoluminescence (PL), and Fourier Transform infrared (FTIR) spectra. Whereas the application of the as-produced C-dots as sensor for Cu2+ ions detection can be investigated by the quenching of PL intensity of C-dots after coordination with Cu2+ ions. The analysis of Abs, PL, and FTIR spectra demonstrated the formation of C-dots from SPL in ethanol solutiion. These C-dots have an absorption peak at 276 nm corresponding to the π→π* transition and PL peak at 401 nm corresponding to their blue fluorescence. Fortunately, the interaction between the as-prepared C–dots and Cu2+ ions displayed the PL quenching of the C-dots with the LOD value as low as 2.85 μM. Based on these results, these C-dots exhibited the sensing system for Cu2+ ions detection
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3 Debnath P, Dutta D, Choudhury B. 2023. a Review on Carbon Dots Produced from Biomass Waste-Its Development and Bio-Applications. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research 1 IJPSR. 14(1): 1.
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11 Ngara ZS, Elin A, Ngana FR, Bukit M, Lerrick RI. 2023. Facile Synthesis of Fluorescent Carbon Nanodots from Soursop Peel As a Carbon Source for Ferric Metal Ion Sensor. Engineering and Technology Journal. 08(10): 2904.
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13 Murugan N, Sundramoorthy AK. 2018. Green synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots from Borassus flabellifer flowers for label-free highly selective and sensitive detection of Fe3+ ions. New Journal of Chemistry. 42(16): 13297.
14 Jaya M, Johanes AZ, Pingak RK, Ngara ZS. 2022. Study on optical properties of carbon nanodots by annealing of rice powder as a carbon source. J Phys Conf Ser. 2243(1): 012103.
15 Xue M, Zhan Z, Zou M, Zhang L, Zhao S. 2016. Green synthesis of stable and biocompatible fluorescent carbon dots from peanut shells for multicolor living cell imaging. New Journal of Chemistry. 40(2): 1698.
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18 Tang J, Kong B, Wu H, Xu M, Wang Y, Wang Y, Zhao D, Zheng G. 2013. Carbon nanodots featuring efficient FRET for real-time monitoring of drug delivery and two-photon imaging. Advanced Materials. 25(45): 6569.
19 Kukreja D, Mathew J, Lakshmipathy R, Sarada NC. 2015. Synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots from mango peels. Int J Chemtech Res. 8(5): 61.
20 Jiao XY, Li L shuang, Qin S, Zhang Y, Huang K, Xu L. 2019. The synthesis of fluorescent carbon dots from mango peel and their multiple applications. Colloids Surf A Physicochem Eng Asp. 577: 306.
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22 Ngara ZS, Refli, Pingak RK, Bukit M, Bernandus, Tarigan J, Lerrick RI. 2025. Characterization and application of fluorescent carbon NANODOTS from dragon fruit peel as probes for detection of metal ions. Results Chem. 17: 102522.
23 Ngara ZS, Refli, Bukit M, Redi KP, Bernandus, Tarigan J. Pembuatan Karbon Nanodot Berbasis Kulit Buah Naga dan Pemanfaatannya Sebagai Sumber Nutrisi Pada Pertumbuhan Tanaman Sawi, JFISA, vol 10 (1), 67.
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26 Jaya M, Johannes AZ, Pingak RK, Ngara ZS. 2021. Analysis of absorption and photoluminescence spectra of the carbon nanodots based rice husk from Kupang regency (translate from Indonesia language with title "Analisis Spektrum Serapan Dan Photoluminesens Karbon Nanodots Berbasis Sekam Padi Asal kabupaten. Prosiding Seminar Nasional Ilmu Fisika dan Terapannya. 1(1): 102.
27 Ngu PZZ, Chia SPP, Fong JFY, Ng SM. 2016. Synthesis of carbon nanoparticles from waste rice husk used for the optical sensing of metal ions. Xinxing Tan Cailiao/New Carbon Materials. 31(2): 135.
28 Liu Y, Zhao Y, Zhang Y. 2014. One-step green synthesized fluorescent carbon nanodots from bamboo leaves for copper(II) ion detection. Sens Actuators B Chem. 196: 647.
29 Vedamalai M, Periasamy AP, Wang CW, Tseng YT, Ho LC, Shih CC, Chang HT. 2014. Carbon nanodots prepared from o-phenylenediamine for sensing of Cu2+ ions in cells. Nanoscale. 6(21): 13119.
30 Yang X, Xu J, Luo N, Tang F, Zhang M, Zhao B. 2020. N,Cl co-doped fluorescent carbon dots as nanoprobe for detection of tartrazine in beverages. Food Chem. 310: 125832.
31 Lu W, Qin X, Liu S, Chang G, Zhang Y, Luo Y, Asiri AM, Al-Youbi AO, Sun X. 2012. Economical, green synthesis of fluorescent carbon nanoparticles and their use as probes for sensitive and selective detection of mercury(II) ions. Anal Chem. 84(12): 5351.
32 Roy P, Chen P, Periasamy AP, Chen Y, Chang H. 2015. Photoluminescent carbon nanodots: synthesis, physicochemical properties and analytical applications. Material Today. 00(00): 1.
33 Liu W, Zhang R, Kang Y, Zhang X, Wang H, Li L, Diao H, Wei W. 2019. Preparation of nitrogen-doped carbon dots with a high fluorescence quantum yield for the highly sensitive detection of Cu2+ ions, drawing anti-counterfeit patterns and imaging live cells. New Carbon Materials. 34(4): 390.
34 Atchudan R, Edison TNJI, Chakradhar D, Perumal S, Shim JJ, Lee YR. 2017. Facile green synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon dots using Chionanthus retusus fruit extract and investigation of their suitability for metal ion sensing and biological applications. Sens Actuators B Chem. 246: 497.
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2025-10-27
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Ngara, Z., Lende, D., Johannes, A., & Bukit, M. (2025). CHARATERIZATION ON OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF CARBON NANODOTS FROM SCREW PINE LEAVES FOR COPPER ION DETECTION. Jurnal Fisika : Fisika Sains Dan Aplikasinya, 10(2), 24-32. https://doi.org/10.35508/fisa.v10i2.25384
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