Heavy-metal free near infrared photoredox catalysts in cancer phototherapy

Chemical Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Mst Nasima Khatun, Satyendu Nandy, Chakali Srinivas, Mrinalini Singh, Ramkrishna Das Adhikari, Sachin Kumar, Parameswar Krishnan Iyer
DOI: 10.1039/d5sc07763j
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Abstract

Five donor-functionalized perylenimide exhibit NIR PS features, an ultra-large 270 nm Stokes shift, efficient (NIR AIEE/NIR) O 2 ˙ − photoredox catalysis, Φ Δ = 0.59 in 99% water, and NIR-driven O 2 -recycling cancer phototherapy (IC 50 = 20.5 µM).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nanoplatforms for cancer theranostics Advanced Nanomaterials in Catalysis Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Chemical Science
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
16
Pages
8028–8042
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN