Issue 14, 2021

Does black phosphorus hold potential to overcome graphene oxide? A comparative review of their promising application for cancer therapy

Abstract

Although graphene oxide (GO) is leading the way in the biomedical field of 2D materials, nanosized black phosphorus (NBP) has recently come to attention for use in this challenging field. A direct comparison between these two materials, in this context, has never been described. Therefore, in this mini-review, we will critically compare the applications of NBP and GO in cancer therapy. Material functionalisation, biodegradation by design, phototherapy and immunotherapy will be summarised. This work aims to inspire researchers in designing the next generation of safe NBP platforms for cancer treatment, taking advantage of the vast experience gained with GO.

Graphical abstract: Does black phosphorus hold potential to overcome graphene oxide? A comparative review of their promising application for cancer therapy

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
17 mar 2021
Accepted
22 may 2021
First published
28 may 2021
This article is Open Access
Creative Commons BY license

Nanoscale Adv., 2021,3, 4029-4036

Does black phosphorus hold potential to overcome graphene oxide? A comparative review of their promising application for cancer therapy

A. Ruiz, C. Martín and G. Reina, Nanoscale Adv., 2021, 3, 4029 DOI: 10.1039/D1NA00203A

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