Novel colored hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose/ magnetite carbon dots films for beef packaging with DFT calculations and molecular docking study
摘要
This study investigates the preparation and characterization of a novel HPMC-MCDs (Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose-magnetite carbon dots) composite film for potential applications in food safety monitoring. While carbon dots (CDs) offer promising sensing capabilities, their inherent lack of color limits direct visual detection, a limitation addressed in this work by incorporating magnetite (Fe3O4) to create a visually discernible sensor. Characterization techniques, including XRD, FTIR, and SEM, confirmed the successful integration of MCDs within the HPMC matrix. The incorporation of MCDs significantly reduced the film’s surface roughness. The HPMC-MCDs composite exhibited a remarkably smooth surface. DFT calculations revealed enhanced stability of the HPMC-MCDs composite. Fluorescence studies demonstrated color change in the HPMC-MCDs upon interaction with