In:
Journal of Materials Chemistry B, Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), Vol. 9, No. 35 ( 2021), p. 7100-7116
Abstract:
Nanocomposite (NC) hydrogels are emerging biomaterials that possess desirable and defined properties and functions for therapeutics and diagnostics. Particularly, nanoparticles (NPs) are employed as stimulus-transducers in NC hydrogels to facilitate the treatment process by providing controllable structural change and payload release under internal and external simulations. Among the various external stimuli, near-infrared (NIR) light has attracted considerable interest due to its minimal photo-damage, deep tissue penetration, low auto-fluorescence in living systems, facile on/off switch, easy remote and spatiotemporal control. In this study, we discuss four types of transducing nanomaterials used in NIR-responsive NC hydrogels, including metal-based nanoparticles, carbon-based nanomaterials, polydopamine nanoparticles (PDA NPs), and upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs). This review provides an overview of the current progress in NIR-responsive NC hydrogels, focusing on their preparation, properties, applications, and future prospects.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
2050-750X
,
2050-7518
Language:
English
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Publication Date:
2021
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2702241-9
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2705149-3
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