Multi-doped carbon dots with ratiometric pH sensing properties for monitoring enzyme catalytic reactions

Chem Commun (Camb). 2016 Jul 28;52(59):9247-50. doi: 10.1039/c6cc02874h. Epub 2016 Jun 29.

Abstract

Multi-doped carbon dots (C-dots) were synthesized using a facile one-pot solvothermal method, and the C-dots can be used as a ratiometric pH probe directly without integrating with other dyes, which was demonstrated by monitoring the proton-producing enzyme catalytic reactions.

MeSH terms

  • Acetylcholinesterase / metabolism*
  • Biocatalysis
  • Carbon / chemistry*
  • Fluorescence
  • Glucose Oxidase / metabolism*
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Protons

Substances

  • Protons
  • Carbon
  • Glucose Oxidase
  • Acetylcholinesterase