Modus Operandi of Simultaneous Covering Synthesis from Precursor Heterogeneity for Shelled Nanorods for Multipotent Cancer Theranostics

Gyeonghye Yim, Seounghun Kang, Hyungjun Kim, Young Jin Kim, Yeong Gyu Gil, Young Kwan Kim, Dal Hee Min, Hongje Jang

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Abstract

The synthesis of nanostructures using homogeneous precursors in the solution phase is widely used to achieve uniformity and well-defined morphological control. However, drawbacks such as the lack of diversity due to the limited reaction rate modulation exist. One-step, core–shell nanorod formation using simultaneous covering synthesis using solid and ionic heterogeneous precursors is proposed in this study. A Te-Bi2Te3/TeO2 core–shell structure is successfully synthesized by precisely controlling various influencing factors, including concentration, temperature, and pH, and its physicochemical and photochemical properties are thoroughly investigated. The proposed nanostructure overcomes the oxidation susceptibility of Te and can be applied to multipotent cancer theranostics in vitro and in vivo in combination with computed tomography imaging.

Original languageEnglish
Article number1907203
JournalAdvanced Functional Materials
Volume30
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Feb 2020

Keywords

  • bismuth
  • cancer therapy
  • hydrothermal
  • nanorods
  • tellurium

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