Low power upconverted near-IR light for efficient polymeric nanoparticle degradation and cargo release.
basic_science · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/adma.201300902 and PMC identifier 3980738.
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Abstract
By encapsulating NaYF4 :Tm.Yb upconverting nanocrystals in UV-degradable polymer capsules, it is possible to access efficient polymer photodegradation and remotely controlled release using near-IR laser light at an unprecedentedly low power.
Medical subject headings
- Nanoparticles
- Polymers