Graphitic Carbon Nanocubes Derived from ZIF-8 for Photothermal Therapy

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Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5750-5752
Journal / PublicationInorganic Chemistry
Volume55
Issue number12
Online published2 Jun 2016
Publication statusPublished - 20 Jun 2016

Abstract

Graphitic carbon nanocubes (GCNCs) were prepared by pyrolysis of ZIF-8 anocubes. The GCNCs resemble the structure of N-doped graphite and exhibit a high photothermal conversion efficiency of 40.4%. In vitro tests demonstrate that the GCNCs are highly biocompatible and induce an effective photothermal therapy effect under 808 nm irradiation. Our study provides a facile strategy for preparing functional carbon nanomaterials of prescribed size, morphology, and porous structure for bioapplications.

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Graphitic Carbon Nanocubes Derived from ZIF-8 for Photothermal Therapy. / Chen, Wei; Zhang, Xiaoman; Ai, Fujin et al.
In: Inorganic Chemistry, Vol. 55, No. 12, 20.06.2016, p. 5750-5752.

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