Versatile BiMoO/Prussian Blue-Au nanoplatform for oxygen-self-produced and GSH-depleted enhanced sonodynamic efficacy.

Deprivation of oxygen and scavenging of reactive oxygen species (ROS) severely restrict the antitumor efficiency of sonodynamic therapy (SDT). To address these challs, we report the BiMoO/Prussian Blue-Au (BMO/PB-Au) nanosystem as piezoelectric sonosensitiser for highly efficient ROS production under ultrasonic irradiation. In this system, the nanosystem has catalase-like (CAT) and glutathione oxidase (GSHOD) catalytic activity, which can enhance SDT effectively by producing reactive oxygen species and consuming glutathione (GSH).

Ternary BiWO/TiO-Pt Heterojunction Sonosensitizers for Boosting Sonodynamic Therapy.

Engineering Z-scheme heterojunctions represents a promising strategy for optimizing the separation and migration of charge carriers in semiconductor sonosensitizers for enhanced reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Nevertheless, establishing a continuous and directional pathway for ultrasonic-induced charge flow in Z-scheme heterojunctions remains a significant challenge. In this study, we present a ternary BiWO/TiO-Pt heterojunction sonosensitizer achieved through the precise growth of Pt nanocrystals on a directionally assembled BiWO/TiO Z-scheme structure.

An NIR light-driven AgBiS@ZIF-8 hybrid photocatalyst for rapid bacteria-killing.

Bacterial infection is the most common risk factor that causes the failure of implantation surgery. Therefore, the development of biocompatible implants with excellent antibacterial properties is of utmost importance. In this study, NIR light-driven AgBiS@ZIF-8 hybrid photocatalysts for rapid bacteria-killing were prepared.

Fabrication of Laponite-Reinforced Dextran-Based Hydrogels for NIR-Responsive Controlled Drug Release.

Natural polymer gels with sensitivity to near-infrared (NIR) light have attracted the attention of scientists working on intelligent drug delivery systems. Compared to ultraviolet or visible light, NIR light has the advantages of strong trigger levels, deep penetration through affected tissues, and fewer side effects. Herein, we present a topical photothermal hydrogel for NIR-controlled drug delivery.

Mechanism Insight into Rapid Photodriven Sterilization Based on Silver Bismuth Sulfide Quantum Dots.

Microbial contamination and the prevalence of resistant bacteria is considered a worldwide public health problem. Therefore, recently, great efforts have been made to develop photoresponsive platforms for the simultaneous photodynamic antibacterial (PDA) and photothermal antibacterial (PTA) therapy processes as mediated by specific light. However, owing to the absorption mismatches of the photothermal agents and photodynamic photosensitizers, it has been discovered that many synergistic photoresponsive antibacterial platforms cannot be excited by a single-wavelength light.