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In contrast to most reported GQD\u2013TiO2 or titanate-based systems that primarily focus on photocatalytic applications, this work develops GQDs\/TiNT composites specifically designed to improve fluorescence stability for optical imaging. The optical and stability properties of the GQDs\/TiNT composites were systematically compared with those of pristine GQDs and TiNT. The composites were characterized using fluorescence (FL) spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Raman spectroscopy (Raman), ultraviolet\u2013visible absorption spectroscopy (UV\u2013vis), and zeta potential measurements. The results demonstrate that the successful integration of GQDs with TiNT results in GQDs\/TiNT composites that exhibit significantly enhanced fluorescence intensity and improved stability. 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