Issue 39, 2019

A three-component supramolecular nanocomposite as a heavy-atom-free photosensitizer

Abstract

Design of photosensitizers capable of generating singlet oxygen is crucial for the success of photodynamic therapy, and biocompatible supramolecular systems are emerging in this area. We report a supramolecular nanocomposite consisting of BODIPY, tryptophan and gold nanoparticles. While the individual components in isolation were inactive, the nanocomposite was found to be photostable and exhibited efficient photosensitization properties.

Graphical abstract: A three-component supramolecular nanocomposite as a heavy-atom-free photosensitizer

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
30 Mar 2019
Accepted
18 Apr 2019
First published
18 Apr 2019

Chem. Commun., 2019,55, 5623-5626

A three-component supramolecular nanocomposite as a heavy-atom-free photosensitizer

P. P. P. Kumar, P. Yadav, A. Shanavas, S. Thurakkal, J. Joseph and P. P. Neelakandan, Chem. Commun., 2019, 55, 5623 DOI: 10.1039/C9CC02480H

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