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2D Black Phosphorus–Based Biomedical Applications
Author(s) -
Luo Miaomiao,
Fan Taojian,
Zhou Yun,
Zhang Han,
Mei Lin
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
advanced functional materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 6.069
H-Index - 322
eISSN - 1616-3028
pISSN - 1616-301X
DOI - 10.1002/adfm.201808306
Subject(s) - biocompatibility , black phosphorus , nanotechnology , photothermal therapy , materials science , biomedicine , photoacoustic imaging in biomedicine , drug delivery , cancer therapy , biochemical engineering , bioinformatics , cancer , optoelectronics , medicine , physics , optics , metallurgy , biology , engineering
Black phosphorus (BP) has increasingly attracted scientific attention since its first applications in biomedicine due to its unique properties and excellent biocompatibility. In particular, its layer‐dependent bandgap, moderate carrier mobility, large surface‐area‐to‐volume ratio, biodegradability, intrinsic photoacoustic properties, and biocompatibility make it an ideal candidate for use in photothermal therapy, photodynamic therapy, drug delivery, 3D printing, bioimaging, biosensing, and theranostics, which are reviewed here. In addition, the article discusses strategies to overcome challenges related to surface instability due to chemical degradation, a major obstacle for its application. This review not only provides a comprehensive summary on BP preparation and biomedical applications but also summarizes recent research and future possibilities.