Carbon nanotubes: Smart drug/gene delivery carriers
The unique properties of carbon nanotubes (CNTs)(such as their high surface to volume
ratios, enhanced conductivity and strength, biocompatibility, ease of functionalization, optical …
ratios, enhanced conductivity and strength, biocompatibility, ease of functionalization, optical …
Recent progress in the use of renewable energy sources to power water desalination plants
Rapid population growth and industrial development have propelled water resources to the
forefront of challenges facing modern societies. While water covers about two thirds of the …
forefront of challenges facing modern societies. While water covers about two thirds of the …
Overview of the application of inorganic nanomaterials in cancer photothermal therapy
Cancer photothermal therapy (PTT) has captured the attention of researchers worldwide due
to its localized and trigger-activated therapeutic effect. In this field, nanomaterials capable of …
to its localized and trigger-activated therapeutic effect. In this field, nanomaterials capable of …
Nanomaterial applications in photothermal therapy for cancer
ACV Doughty, AR Hoover, E Layton, CK Murray… - Materials, 2019 - mdpi.com
As a result of their unique compositions and properties, nanomaterials have recently seen a
tremendous increase in use for novel cancer therapies. By taking advantage of the optical …
tremendous increase in use for novel cancer therapies. By taking advantage of the optical …
Nanoparticles-based magnetic and photo induced hyperthermia for cancer treatment
Nanoscience provides several modalities to combat cancer disease effectively. Magnetic
hyperthermia and photothermal therapy techniques are central research themes among …
hyperthermia and photothermal therapy techniques are central research themes among …
Exploiting the biological windows: current perspectives on fluorescent bioprobes emitting above 1000 nm
With the goal of developing more accurate, efficient, non-invasive and fast diagnostic tools,
the use of near-infrared (NIR) light in the range of the second and third biological windows …
the use of near-infrared (NIR) light in the range of the second and third biological windows …
Recent advances in subcellular targeted cancer therapy based on functional materials
WH Chen, GF Luo, XZ Zhang - Advanced Materials, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Recently, diverse functional materials that take subcellular structures as therapeutic targets
are playing increasingly important roles in cancer therapy. Here, particular emphasis is …
are playing increasingly important roles in cancer therapy. Here, particular emphasis is …
Hyaluronic acid for anticancer drug and nucleic acid delivery
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is widely used in anticancer drug delivery, since it is biocompatible,
biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-immunogenic; moreover, HA receptors are …
biodegradable, non-toxic, and non-immunogenic; moreover, HA receptors are …
Carbon‐based sunlight absorbers in solar‐driven steam generation devices
Carbon‐based sunlight absorbers in solar‐driven steam generation have recently attracted
much attention due to the possibility of huge applications of low‐cost steam for medical …
much attention due to the possibility of huge applications of low‐cost steam for medical …
Near-infrared light-responsive nanomaterials in cancer therapeutics
V Shanmugam, S Selvakumar, CS Yeh - Chemical Society Reviews, 2014 - pubs.rsc.org
Noninvasive techniques, such as breath tests (urea breath test), blood pressure
measurements using a sphygmomanometer and electrocardiography, were employed by a …
measurements using a sphygmomanometer and electrocardiography, were employed by a …