Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bio-waste derived multifunctional carbon dots for white light generation, forensic and antibacterial applications Subject The topic of the resource Carbon dots; Green synthesis; Latent fingerprint; Solid-state fluorescence; White light-emitting diode Description An account of the resource The synthesis of multi-colour emitting solid-state fluorescent (SSF) carbon dots (CDs) is a challenging task due to the phenomenon of aggregation-induced self-quenching. However, this study presents an efficacious method to synthesize CDs from the sap stain of the cupressus lusitanica tree (cl-CDs) via a simple one-step microwave treatment. The resulting SSF CDs exhibited a particle size of approximately 3 nm, high stability, and remarkable efficacy in light conversion when coated on a UV light emitting diode (UV LED). The ensuing coating generated white light with CIE colour coordinates of (0.33, 0.34) and a high luminescence efficiency of approximately 671 L/W. The fluorescence capabilities exhibited by the cl-CDs in response to 254 nm and 365 nm UV light excitation make them an ideal choice for developing fluorescent inks to prevent counterfeiting. Moreover, the study investigated the notable fluorescence properties of cl-CDs as a luminescent fingerprint powder for the recognition of latent fingerprints on various surfaces. Additionally, the antibacterial potential of cl-CDs was evaluated against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, where the cl-CDs were utilized as an antibacterial dusting powder for fluorescent imaging of latent fingerprints on different substrates. Therefore, we believe that our present work offers a plethora of exciting possibilities for the multifunctional application of SSF green CDs with significant implications in white light generation, counterfeiting prevention, forensic applications, and healthcare. 2024 Elsevier B.V. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Varghese M.; Jayaram S.; Sarojini S.; Kumbhakar P.; Balachandran M. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry, Vol-450 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier B.V. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115456" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jphotochem.2023.115456</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182522232&amp;doi=10.1016%2Fj.jphotochem.2023.115456&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=b779cb01230a8bb6f7e7e9a907cbd5cf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85182522232&amp;doi=10.1016%2fj.jphotochem.2023.115456&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=b779cb01230a8bb6f7e7e9a907cbd5cf</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 10106030; CODEN: JPPCE Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Varghese M., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Jayaram S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Sarojini S., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Kumbhakar P., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India