Programmed Bacteria Death Induced by Carbon Dots with Different Surface Charge

Based on a series of biochemical experiments for analysis and characterization, it is found that the uncharged C-dots have no effect on bacterial growth while the negatively charged and positively charged C-dots can induce bacteria apoptosis. For the positively charged C-dots, they can induce both bacteria apoptosis and bacteria death. These observations will provide new insights into bioapplications of carbon dots. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.