C' dots, or carbon dots, are small carbon nanoparticles less than 10nm in size that fluoresce. They were accidentally discovered in 2004 and have since been extensively researched for their fluorescence properties. C' dots have a number of beneficial properties including biocompatibility, photostability, low toxicity, and water solubility. They can be synthesized through various natural and chemical methods. C' dots have many potential applications including biosensing, optoelectronics, catalysis, drug delivery, and bioimaging due to their unique optical and chemical properties. Recent research is also exploring using C' dots as a cancer treatment by combining them with chemotherapy drugs like 5-FU to target cancer cells.