Author(s)

Zihan Wang

Corresponding Author

Zihan Wang

Abstract

Introduced the application of photothermal nanomaterials in cancer treatment, including inorganic nonmetals, precious metals, organic small molecules, organic polymers and focused on the application of porous silicon-based nanocomposites in cancer photothermal treatment. It is reviewed and prospected.

Keywords

Nanomaterials, Photothermal effect, Drug delivery, Photothermal therapy, Combination therapy