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Book SynopsisThe exploration of photothermal nanomaterials with high light-to-heat conversion efficiency has paved the way for practical applications, including in cancer therapy, environmental remediation, catalysis, imaging and biomedicine. Covering the photothermal effect of different categories of light-absorbing nanomaterials, and focusing on metallic nanomaterials, 2D materials, semiconductors, carbon-based nanomaterials, polymeric nanomaterials and their composites, chapters in this book provide a systematic summary of recent advances in the fabrication and application of photothermal nanomaterials, discussing advantages, challenges and potential opportunities. This text will be a valuable resource for scientists working on photothermal nanomaterials, as well as those interested in the applications across chemistry, biomedicine, nanotechnology and materials science.
Table of ContentsIntroduction of Photothermal Nanomaterials; Engineered Gold Nanoparticles for Photothermal Applications; Branched Metallic Nanocrystals: Synthesis, Properties and Photothermal Applications; Metal Oxide Semiconductor Nanomaterials for Photothermal Catalysis; Copper Sulfide-based Nanomaterials for Photothermal Applications; Two-dimensional Nanomaterials and Hybrids; Polymer–Quantum Dot Hybrid Materials; Near-infrared Upconversion Nanomaterials-mediated Photothermal Conversion for Various Applications; Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for Photothermal Therapy; Carbon-based Nanomaterials; Photothermal Nanomaterials for Oncological Hyperthermia
