Inorganic Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
64(10), P. 4854 - 4861
Published: March 4, 2025
In
the
rapidly
evolving
field
of
nanotechnology,
metal@semiconductor
core-shell
heterostructures
have
garnered
significant
attention
for
their
unique
optical
and
electronic
properties.
These
structures
offer
immense
potential
enhancing
light
harvesting
tuning
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
(LSPR).
However,
lack
a
universal
scalable
synthetic
method
constructing
diverse
semiconductor
shells
remains
major
challenge.
this
study,
we
report
first
time
versatile
low-temperature
two-step
fabricating
hollow
gold
nanoparticles
(HGNs)@semiconductor
heterostructures.
By
employing
mercaptobenzoic
acid
(MBA)
as
linker
molecule
polyvinylpyrrolidone
(PVP)
stabilizing
agent,
enables
uniform
deposition
various
semiconductors,
including
CuO,
Fe3O4,
CdS,
FeS,
Ni(OH)2.
The
exhibits
broad
material
applicability
allows
precise
control
LSPR
by
adjusting
shell
thickness,
spanning
spectral
range
from
visible
to
near-infrared
(NIR)
region.
Our
work
not
only
demonstrates
modulation
properties
through
thickness
but
also
provides
new
insights
into
metal-semiconductor
interfacial
dynamics
plasmonic
energy
transfer
mechanisms.
This
platform
lays
foundation
next-generation
photocatalysts
optoelectronic
devices
in
NIR
regions
broadens
its
applications
other
metal@compound
systems
across
fields,
such
optoelectronics,
energy,
catalysis.
Pharmaceutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(9), P. 2286 - 2286
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Graphene-based
nanomaterials
(GBNMs),
specifically
graphene
oxide
(GO)
and
reduced
(rGO),
have
shown
great
potential
in
cancer
therapy
owing
to
their
physicochemical
properties.
As
GO
rGO
strongly
absorb
light
the
near-infrared
(NIR)
region,
they
are
useful
photothermal
(PTT)
for
treatment.
However,
despite
structural
similarities
of
rGO,
exhibit
different
influences
on
anticancer
treatment
due
capacities.
In
this
review,
various
characterization
techniques
used
compare
features
first
outlined.
Then,
a
comprehensive
summary
discussion
applicability
GBNMs
context
PTT
diverse
types
presented.
This
includes
integration
with
secondary
therapeutic
strategies,
particular
focus
capacity
achieved
through
irradiation
parameters
modifications
implemented.
Furthermore,
dedicated
section
is
devoted
studies
hybrid
magnetic-GBNMs.
Finally,
challenges
prospects
associated
utilization
GBNM
PTT,
primary
emphasis
clinical
translation,
addressed.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(2)
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Abstract
In
reactive‐oxygen‐species‐mediated
tumor
therapy,
the
generation
and
accumulation
of
·OH
is
highly
dependent
on
peroxidase
(POD)‐like
enzymatic
activities
antioxidant
microenvironment.
As
noble
metal
nanoalloys
can
enhance
POD‐like
activity
by
improving
electron
transfer
upgrading
active
sites,
PdCu
x
(
=
0.6–1.2)
bimetallic
with
optimized
activity,
enhanced
photothermal
conversion
efficiency,
altered
glutathione
(GSH)
consumption
ability
are
synthesized
a
facile
co‐reduction
method.
The
between
Pd
Cu
in
their
new
+
catalytic
centers
contribute
to
“hand‐in‐hand”
collaboration
activities,
while
properties
remain
almost
unchanged
because
“back‐to‐back”
confrontation
occurring
owing
excess
produced
surface
plasmon
resonance
effect.
Moreover,
intrinsic
GSH
those
heat
from
effect
tilt
redox
steady
state.
Therefore,
0.9
nanoalloy
show
excellent
resulting
route,
which
involves
electron‐enriched
hydrogen
peroxide
heat‐enhanced
/Cu
2+
‐coupled
Fenton‐like
reactions.
shed
light
mechanism
responsible
for
enhancing
offer
typical
model
constructing
next‐generation
alloy
nanozymes.
Advanced Functional Materials,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
34(18)
Published: Jan. 18, 2024
Abstract
Plasmonic
materials
have
aroused
considerable
interest
in
diagnostic
and
therapeutic
biomedical
applications
because
of
their
remarkable
optical
properties
the
integration
multiple
functionalities.
Particularly,
near‐infrared
II
(NIR‐II)
plasmonic
present
great
advantages
for
anticancer
treatments,
including
deep
tissue
penetration,
low
light
scattering
autofluorescence,
high
spatial
resolution.
Thus,
NIR‐II
phototheranostics
represents
a
promising
approach
effective
treatments
through
multi‐modal
imaging‐guided
therapy.
Accordingly,
tremendous
efforts
recently
been
devoted
to
development
highly
efficient
phototheranostics.
In
this
review,
recent
progress
phototheranostic
are
overviewed.
First,
localized
surface
plasmon
resonance
effect
related
such
as
photothermal
effect,
photoacoustic
surface‐enhanced
Raman
(SERS)
introduced.
Then,
unique
features
structure‐property
relationship
various
types
discussed.
Finally,
material‐based
multimodal
with
an
emphasis
on
functionalities
reviewed,
subsequently
current
challenges
future
research
perspectives
This
review
will
provide
valuable
guidelines
rational
design
cancer
future.
International Journal of Nanomedicine,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 20, P. 2021 - 2041
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
DNA-based
functional
nanomaterials
are
distinguished
by
their
structural
designability
and
controllability,
making
them
particularly
attractive
in
the
biomedical
field.
Using
DNA
for
cancer
treatment
through
synergistic
approaches
combining
photodynamic
therapy
photothermal
has
garnered
significant
attention.
This
growing
interest
driven
active
development
of
various
tailored
integrated
strategies
targeting
cancer,
including
phototherapy,
chemotherapy,
etc.
review
provides
an
overview
nanoplatforms
employed
phototherapy
treatment.
It
highlights
recent
advances
that
leverage
multifaceted
synergy
to
enhance
phototherapeutic
efficacy.
also
offers
a
new
perspectives
clinical
application
potential
malignant
tumors,
focusing
on
developments
years
directions
future
research
applications.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
31, P. 101583 - 101583
Published: Feb. 16, 2025
The
application
of
Nanocarriers
(NCs)
provides
a
promising
strategy
to
solve
the
problems
faced
by
traditional
chemotherapy
drugs,
like
imprecise
delivery,
poor
bioavailability,
high
dose
requirement,
and
tendency
develop
multidrug
resistance.
With
protection
NCs,
drugs
can
reach
lesion
site
then
release
accurately
completely.
Although
some
reviews
have
summarized
biological
applications
little
attention
has
been
given
advantages
disadvantages
analyzing
organic,
inorganic,
hybrid
NCs
separately
for
targeted
therapy
identifying
means
further
improve
targeting
ability.
First,
in
this
review,
we
emphasize
three
factors
that
marked
impact
on
therapy:
tumor
microenvironment
(TME),
different
administration
modalities
(intravenous,
oral,
intracavitary
administration),
pathways
(passive
active).
Second,
systematic
examination
polymeric
dendrimers,
micelles,
liposomes,
mesoporous
silica
gold
quantum
dots,
nano
clay,
core-shell
MOFs
are
reviewed.
Further,
propose
ways
efficiency
therapy,
including
regulating
size,
shape,
surface
properties
NCs.
Angewandte Chemie International Edition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
63(3)
Published: Nov. 22, 2023
Abstract
Constructing
ambient‐stable,
single‐atom‐layered
metal‐based
materials
with
atomic
precision
and
understanding
their
underlying
stability
mechanisms
are
challenging.
Here,
stable
nanoclusters
of
Pd
were
synthesized
precisely
characterized
through
electrospray
ionization
mass
spectrometry
single‐crystal
X‐ray
crystallography.
A
pseudo‐pentalene‐like
8
unit
was
found
in
the
nanocluster,
interacting
two
syn
PPh
units
nonmetal‐to‐metal
‐ring
coordination.
The
unexpected
coordination,
which
is
distinctly
different
from
typical
organoring‐to‐metal
coordination
half‐sandwich‐type
organometallic
compounds,
contributes
to
ambient
as‐obtained
nanocluster
as
revealed
theoretical
experimental
analyses.
Furthermore,
quantum
chemical
calculations
dominant
electron
transition
along
horizontal
x
‐direction
plane,
indicating
high
photothermal
conversion
efficiency
(PCE)
verified
by
PCE
73.3
%.
Therefore,
this
study
unveils
birth
a
novel
type
compound
finding
unusual
has
important
implications
for
future
syntheses,
structures,
properties,
structure–property
correlations
materials.
Materials Today Bio,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
26, P. 101028 - 101028
Published: March 24, 2024
The
expansion
applications
of
semiconducting
polymer
dots
(Pdots)
among
optical
nanomaterial
field
have
long
posed
a
challenge
for
researchers,
promoting
their
intelligent
application
in
multifunctional
nano-imaging
systems
and
integrated
nanomedicine
carriers
diagnosis
treatment.
Despite
notable
progress,
several
inadequacies
still
persist
the
Pdots,
including
development
simplified
near-infrared
(NIR)
nanoprobes,
elucidation
inherent
biological
behavior,
integration
information
processing
nanotechnology
into
biomedical
applications.
This
review
aims
to
comprehensively
elucidate
current
status
Pdots
as
classical
nanophotonic
material
by
discussing
its
advantages
limitations
terms
biocompatibility,
adaptability
microenvironments
vivo,
etc.
Multifunctional
surface
chemistry
play
crucial
roles
realizing
Pdots.
Information
visualization
based
on
physicochemical
properties
is
pivotal
achieving
detection,
sensing,
labeling
probes.
Therefore,
we
refined
underlying
mechanisms
constructed
multiple
comprehensive
original
mechanism
summaries
establish
benchmark.
Additionally,
explored
cross-linking
interactions
between
nanomedicine,
potential
yet
complete
metabolic
pathways,
future
research
directions,
innovative
solutions
integrating
treatment
strategies.
presents
possible
expectations
valuable
insights
advancing
specifically
from
chemical,
medical,
photophysical
practitioners'
standpoints.
