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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science and Nanotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Radiology and Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Bismuth oxyhalide (BiOX) nanomaterials exhibit potential for medical diagnostics and therapeutics.
  • Limitations of pure BiOX include narrow light absorption, rapid electron-hole recombination, and large particle size.
  • Functionalization is crucial for enhancing BiOX performance and overcoming inherent drawbacks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent advancements in functionalization methods for BiOX nanomaterials.
  • To discuss the diverse biomedical applications of functionalized BiOX, focusing on anticancer, antibacterial, and bioimaging.
  • To explore strategies for overcoming current limitations to improve therapeutic efficacy and imaging quality.

Main Methods:

  • Summarization of various functionalization techniques applied to BiOX nanomaterials.
  • Review of literature on BiOX applications in tumor inhibition and bacterial proliferation.
  • Analysis of BiOX as contrast agents for computed tomography (CT) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging.

Main Results:

  • Functionalized BiOX demonstrates improved light absorption, reduced recombination, and controlled particle size.
  • BiOX systems show efficacy as sensitizers in anticancer and antibacterial therapies.
  • BiOX nanomaterials serve as effective contrast agents for advanced bioimaging modalities.

Conclusions:

  • Multifunctional BiOX nanomaterials offer significant promise for integrated diagnostic and therapeutic applications.
  • Strategic functionalization is key to unlocking the full potential of BiOX in nanomedicine.
  • Further research into overcoming limitations will enhance therapeutic outcomes and imaging precision.