Development of Thermoresponsive Composite Hydrogel Loaded with Indocyanine Green and Camptothecin for Photochemotherapy of Skin Cancer After Surgery by Yu-Hsiang Lee, Chieh-Lin Chung

“…Upon NIR exposure, ICHHPG can generate hyperthermia and consequently provide photothermal therapy when the ICG dosage is >5 μM. Furthermore, ICHHPG may provide a remarkably enhanced cancericidal effect compared to the equal concentration of free ICG (≤10 μM) or CPT (≤1000 μM) alone, and more than 95% of cancer cells can be destroyed as the intra-gel doses of ICG/CPT were elevated to 10/800 μM. …”
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Application of Multifunctional Metal Nanoparticles in the Treatment of Glioma by Ren Y, Yang H, Xu D, Zhang Z, Gao S, Yu R

“…We also discussed the advantages and mechanisms of metal nanoparticles when used for glioma therapy, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and photothermal therapy. We hope to promote the application of metallic nanoparticles in glioma diagnosis and treatment, moving towards clinical translation to benefit patients.Keywords: metal nanoparticles, glioma, treatment…”
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Unlocking the potential of gold nanoparticles as a game-changer in the fight against hepatocellular carcinoma by Sarmistha Saha, Manas Taneja, Sneha Dubey, Alok Bhardwaj

“…The current review discusses the efficiency of AuNPs in various fields, including imaging, immunotherapy, and photothermal therapy for treating liver cancer. Finally, this review summarized the limitations of the prospects of the AuNPs.…”
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Laser-Induced Nanowire Percolation Interlocking for Ultrarobust Soft Electronics by Yeongju Jung, Kyung Rok Pyun, Sejong Yu, Jiyong Ahn, Jinsol Kim, Jung Jae Park, Min Jae Lee, Byunghong Lee, Daeyeon Won, Junhyuk Bang, Seung Hwan Ko

“…Highlights Laser-induced percolation interlocking technology enables the development of the robust, open-structured nanowire (NW) electrodes through the photothermal effect at the interface between NW and substrate. …”
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Programmable light‐driven soft actuator enabled by structurally anisotropic liquid crystalline network by Zhaoping Deng, Xinyu Chen, Xinrui Deng, Jiangmin Yang, Shuai Zhou, Jingyu Chen, Peixiang Wang, Huai Yang, Ruochen Lan

“…More importantly, the nanoporous LCN film can be harnessed as a promising template to achieve diverse light responsiveness by changing the photothermal dyes via a feasible washing and refilling process, demonstrating a reprogrammable light‐driven soft actuator.…”
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Targeted therapeutic strategies for Nectin-4 in breast cancer: Recent advances and future prospects by Yufei Wang, Guangliang Li, Hanying Wang, Quan Qi, Xian Wang, Haiqi Lu

“…Nectin-4-targeted approaches, such as ADCs, oncolytic viruses, photothermal therapy and immunotherapy, have shown promising results in early-phase clinical trials. …”
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Nano-Oncologic Vaccine for Boosting Cancer Immunotherapy: The Horizons in Cancer Treatment by Chao Chen, Yue Xu, Hui Meng, Hongyi Bao, Yong Hu, Chunjian Li, Donglin Xia

“…The combination therapy effects with photothermal therapy, radiotherapy, or immune checkpoint inhibitors are also discussed. …”
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Theoretical Analysis of the Optical Response of Silicon/Silica/Gold Multishell Nanoparticles in Biological Tissue by Wajdi Chaabani, Abdallah Chehaidar, Julien Proust, Jérôme Plain

“…Our simulation thus shows that silicon/silica/gold multishell nanoparticles are potential candidates in bioimaging and photothermal therapy applications.…”
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MoS₂–Plasmonic Hybrid Platforms: Next-Generation Tools for Biological Applications by Nayra A. M. Moussa, Seungah Lee, Seong Ho Kang

“…MoS₂’s adjustable optical features, combined with the plasmon resonance of noble metals such as gold and silver, enhance signal amplification, enabling detailed imaging and selective photothermal or photodynamic therapies while minimizing effects on healthy tissue. …”
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Black Phosphorus Tagged Responsive Strontium Hydrogel Particles for Bone Defect Repair by Zhengwei Liu, Hui Zhang, Jingjing Gan, Yuanjin Zhao, Yongxiang Wang

“…Upon exposure to near‐infrared irradiation, the pNBCSMs experience volume shrinkage and provoke the extrusion of the incorporated Sr, ascribed to the photothermal conversion ability of BP and the thermosensitivity of pNIPAM. …”
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Ultrafast enzyme-responsive hydrogel for real-time assessment and treatment optimization in infected wounds by Yitao Zhao, Yong Tan, Chun Zeng, Weilun Pan

“…Moreover, the HDG hydrogel provides a dual antibacterial mechanism through chemical and photothermal therapies via the generated PDA, significantly improving bacterial clearance. …”
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Recent advances in nanomaterials and their mechanisms for infected wounds management by Jianping Zhu, Fan Xia, Shuaifei Wang, Yan Guan, Fuqiang Hu, Fangying Yu

“…The antibacterial mechanisms of nanomaterials are varied, including ion release, chemodynamic therapy, photothermal/photodynamic therapy, electrostatic interactions, and delivery of antibacterial drugs, which not only combat bacterial infections but also address the challenges posed by biofilms and antibiotic resistance. …”
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Fish scale-inspired biomimetic nanocoatings on magnesium implants for vascularized bone regeneration in infected bone defects by Dan Li, Danni Dai, Jianrong Wang, Zhen Ai, Chao Zhang

“…In the early stage of implantation, it exerted a photothermal effect to ablate bacterial biofilms and avoid contaminating the microenvironment. …”
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Nano-technological advancements in multimodal diagnosis and treatment by Dinesh Bhatia, Tania Acharjee, Shruti Shukla, Monika Bhatia

“…Beyond imaging, NPs offer a “one-two punch” in the treatment of complicated disorders by enabling photothermal (PTT), photodynamic (PDT), and multimodal therapies (MMT), as well as nano drug delivery systems (NDDS). …”
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A review of photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) technology applied in building environment control by Xuhui Cao, Niansi Li, Yulin Li, Lei Che, Bendong Yu, Huifang Liu

“…PV/T technology combines solar photovoltaic and photothermal technology and obtains sustainable electrical energy and thermal energy at the same time. …”
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Recent achievement of graphene in biomedicine: Advancements by integrated microfluidics system and conventional techniques by Mohammad Aminul Islam, Aslam Hossain, Nayem Hossain, Md Mir Shakib Ahmed, Safiul Islam, A.M.A. Henaish, A.V. Soldatov, Mohammad Asaduzzaman Chowdhury

“…While many studies have focused on individual applications of graphene, this review uniquely present a holistic view of its potential across various biomedical fields, including drug delivery, gene delivery, tissue engineering, and photothermal treatment, detection, sensor with respect to conventional and microfluidics techniques. …”
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Nanoparticles assisted drug delivery for effective management of Glioblastoma by Mansi Damani, Nagesh Nilawar, Munira Momin, Raghumani Singh Ningthoujham, Tabassum Khan

“…Moreover, lipid-based nanoparticles, such as solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) and nanostructured lipid carriers (NLCs), offer advantages in drug encapsulation, stability, and controlled release metal nanoparticles, including gold and silver nanoparticles, provide unique properties for imaging and photothermal therapy, potentially augmenting the efficacy of conventional treatments. …”
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A graphene-based photo-electro-thermal metamaterial for soft fixtures with superior grasping performance by Bowen Yang, Xuanchen Dong, Wenhao Lv, Wenzhuo Liu, Mengying Lu, Zhe Liu, Tonghui Lu, Xianglin Li, Song Lv

“…To address these issues, we developed a graphene-assembled film (GAF) via the redox method, characterized by high thermal conductivity, conductivity, and stiffness. Using GAF as a photothermal and electrothermal driver, we engineered a sandwich-structured metamaterial (SSM) by combining two polymers with vastly different thermal expansion coefficients. …”
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Orchestrating cancer therapy: Recent advances in nanoplatforms harmonize immunotherapy with multifaceted treatments by Rongwei Xu, Pei Lin, Jiarong Zheng, Yunfan Lin, Zizhao Mai, Ye Lu, Xu Chen, Zihao Zhou, Li Cui, Xinyuan Zhao

“…This review highlights the critical role of nanomaterials in enhancing immunotherapy when combined with chemotherapy, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy, photothermal therapy, and sonodynamic therapy. Additionally, it addresses current challenges, including limited in vivo studies, difficulties in standardizing and scaling production, complexities of combination therapies, lack of comparative analyses, and the need for personalized treatments. …”
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Silver single atoms and nanoparticles on floatable monolithic photocatalysts for synergistic solar water disinfection by Jian Wang, Jiahe Zhang, Yang Li, Xinghui Xia, Hengjing Yang, Jae-Hong Kim, Wen Zhang

“…Atomically dispersed Ag sites form an Ag−N charge bridge, extending the lifetime of charge carriers and thereby promoting reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. The photothermal effect of the plasmonic Ag nanoparticles reduces the bacterial resistance to ROS and impairs DNA repair capabilities. …”
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