Semiconductor polymer nanoparticles for biological application

Mengke Xu, Kanyi Pu

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Abstract

In this article, current progress on semiconducting polymer nanoparticles (SPNs) applied for both real-time imaging and phototherapy in living animals is mainly discussed. Firstly, several preparation methods for SPNs are summarized. Next, in vivo bioimaging of SPNs for fluorescence, chemiluminescence, afterglow, and photoacoustic imaging are introduced in detail. After that, cancer phototherapy including photodynamic therapy (PDT) and photothermal therapy (PTT) induced by SPNs is further discussed. In the end, a summary as well as outlook are presented, and existing challenges of SPNs are given.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationEncyclopedia of Nanomaterials
PublisherElsevier
PagesV3-447-V3-468
ISBN (Electronic)9780128224236
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1 2023
Externally publishedYes

Bibliographical note

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ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • General Chemistry

Keywords

  • Bioimaging
  • Phototherapy
  • Semiconducting polymer nanoparticles

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