Surface decoration of black phosphorus nanosheets to generate oxygen and release<sup>1</sup>O<sub>2</sub>for photodynamic killing of bacteria
Pan Ran, Weijia Chen, Huan Zheng, Jingjing Zhou, Bo Qiu, Wenxiong Cao, Xiaohong Li
Abstract
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has evolved as an essential method for infection control, but is confronted with challenges in terms of low oxygen supply, possible toxicity during light irradiation, and nonpersistent action.
Topics & Concepts
Photodynamic therapyPhotosensitizerOxygenBlack phosphorusIrradiationPhotochemistryChemistryReactive oxygen speciesNanoparticleVisible spectrumPhotocatalysisDecompositionToxicityCovalent bondBiophysicsMaterials scienceNanotechnologyCatalysisBiochemistryOptoelectronicsOrganic chemistryBiologyNuclear physicsPhysicsNanoplatforms for cancer theranosticsPhotodynamic Therapy Research StudiesInhalation and Respiratory Drug Delivery