00:00To see is to believe, so our innovation today is a type of nanotechnology that can give light to small things like viruses and bacteria.
00:23Come on, let's change the game!
00:30Don't underestimate our innovation today, whether it's small or nanoscopic, there are so many uses.
00:39From medical diagnosis, to the creation of new drugs, and even to the detection of bacteria, viruses, and cancer cells.
00:46That's Carbon Quantum Dots, a type of nanotechnology that can give light to things that we can't see.
00:56Behind the technology, scientists and researchers of the DOST Industrial Technology Development Institute, led by Sir Mark Christian Que.
01:08Carbon Quantum Dots is a type of material that is very small.
01:12Now, because it's so small, it has unique properties.
01:18When it is illuminated by UV light, it glows.
01:23That's lit!
01:25It's also sustainable compared to other Quantum Dots made from heavy metals.
01:30Carbon Quantum Dots are made from bio-waste from the skin of calamansi and pineapple leaves.
01:36During tests, it was effective in detecting and illuminating E.coli bacteria.
01:42E.coli is a pathogen that can be a signal that food is contaminated.
01:49From here, we can study how it can be effectively used for food packaging that has sensors.
01:59So that we can know if food is safe to eat or not.
02:05In making this, let's start with the raw materials.
02:09Here are the dried calamansi and dried pineapple leaves.
02:14We'll put it in a Teflon container.
02:17Acid solution.
02:19Let's combine it with the raw material.
02:21We're ready to put it in the reactor.
02:24We'll put this in the oven.
02:27We'll heat it up.
02:29After 12 to 18 hours...
02:33After 12 to 18 hours, we took the reactor out of the oven.
02:38Now, we'll know if we succeeded in making Carbon Quantum Dots.
02:44It's time for us to turn off the lights.
02:48As you can see, there's a big difference.
02:52The technology can also modify where it's attached.
02:56It can be specific bacteria, virus, and even cancer cells.
03:02Innovation is one of the Philippines' achievements
03:05in the Consumer Electronics Show that was held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
03:10We're looking for local partners or startups
03:14who are interested in venturing into the new field of nanotechnology.
03:20There you have it, Nakapuso.
03:21Let's see what nanotechnology can do for medicine.
03:25For GMA Integrated News, I'm Martin Aviar.
03:29Changing the Game!
03:40Transcription by ESO. Translation by —
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