Carbon Quantum Dots (CQDs) are objects with a size less than 10 nm that have the ability to emit radiation in the visible range from blue to red depending on the excitation radiation used. Quantum dots are used in in vitro bioimaging of cell structures or creation of biosensors. In contrast to classic nanodots, which are obtained from simple sulphides, selenides or metal tellurides, carbon quantum dots are constructed from a non-toxic, biocompatible carbon core, thanks to which it is possible to apply quantum carbon dots in bio-imaging in-vitro or in-vivo biological structures with minimal cytotoxic effect on cells. The aim of the research was to obtain carbon nanodots capable of emitting fluorescence using lignin from waste biomass. The CQDs were functionalized with amino-acids. The result of the work was to obtain a series of CQDs with advanced luminescence properties using hydrothermal and microwave assisted methods. Ready products were investigated over their cytotoxicity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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