Generación de quimiosensores del nanocomposito celulosa bacteriana/puntos cuánticos/ditiozona aplicado en la detección de metales pesados: contaminantes de impacto sobre la salud ambiental.

Abstract

This video presents the project “Generation of chemosensors form the bacterial cellulose/quantum dots/diothiozone nanocomposite applied to the detection of heavy metals: contaminants with an impact on environmental health”, focused on the development of a device to detect heavy metals in aqueous solutions, particularly targeting contaminants generated by mining activities in the Vetas and California regions of Colombia. Using nanotechnology, the device combines bacterial nanocellulose and quantum dots to accurately identify metals such as mercury, lead, and copper through a process known as fluorescence quenching. This technological advance seeks to protect the environment in areas affected by mining pollution. In addition, the project involves contributions form both undergraduate and master’s students in chemistry.