Carbon dots are promising transesterification catalysts due to their large surface area and easily modified surface. Often synthesized from renewable sources, carbon dots offer a sustainable approach to biodiesel production. Metal doping can be used to enhance catalytic potential through introduction of new active centers. In this study, manganese-doped carbon dots were synthesized via a one-step hydrothermal route. Fourier-transform infrared spectra confirmed successful doping, and energy dispersive X-ray indicated uniform metal distribution throughout the carbon matrix. The resulting carbon dots were used to catalyze the transesterification reaction with a recovery of 94% obtained.

Кизито Д., Карцев Д.Д. (науч. рук. Трейси Ш.) Metal-doped carbon dots for biodiesel synthesis // Сборник тезисов докладов конгресса молодых ученых. Электронное издание. – СПб: Университет ИТМО, [2026]. URL: https://kmu.itmo.ru/digests/article/16045