Green synthesis of lactic acid and carbon dots using food waste and seashell waste
Jin‐Hua Mou, Ling-Feng Ouyang, Zi‐Hao Qin, Yahui Miao, Xin-Tian Jiang, Mui‐Choo Jong, Man‐Chung Tang, Chenyu Du, Season S. Chen, Carol Sze Ki Lin
Abstract
Novel utilisation of seashell waste in lactic acid fermentation, showcasing fluorescent carbon quantum dots synthesised from cell biomass.
Topics & Concepts
Food wasteWaste managementCarbon fibersLactic acidChemistryEnvironmental scienceMaterials scienceBacteriaEngineeringBiologyGeneticsComposite numberComposite materialSynthesis of Organic CompoundsPigment Synthesis and Propertiesbiodegradable polymer synthesis and properties